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I-540 project to close part of I-40 starting Wednesday for bridge work

Weather permitting, I-40 East will close at U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 309) at 10 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday and reopen at 5 a.m. the following mornings.
Posted 2024-01-30T12:55:45+00:00 - Updated 2024-01-30T12:57:07+00:00

Bridge work for the Complete 540 project is set to close part of Interstate 40 starting Wednesday.

Weather permitting, I-40 East will close at U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 309) at 10 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday and reopen at 5 a.m. the following mornings.

In addition, the median lane of I-40 West will also be closed Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Detour

At Exit 309, drivers can take U.S. 70 East to N.C. 42 West back to eastbound I-40.

Drivers should use caution when traveling through the detour and be alert to construction crews working in the area.

You can find real-time travel information at DriveNC.gov.

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