Salisbury - N.C. Department of
Transportation contractors are closing two of four north and southbound lanes
along I-85 between mile
markers 80 and 86 while they conduct warranty repair work along the Yadkin
River Bridge in Rowan County.
Alternating lanes will
be closed starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Lanes will reopen by 3 p.m.
on Friday, April 6, weather permitting. Additional lane closures may be
scheduled through April 20, with no weekend closures.
“Lane closures will be in place primarily so that when crews finish
repairing the concrete roadway joints, cracks and chipped areas, the concrete
itself can ‘cure’ and dry properly, which means no vehicles can drive in these
closed lanes,” said Division 9 Engineer Pat Ivey.
While the portion of highway will not be completely closed, crews will
be working alongside traffic at times so drivers are urged to slow down in the
work zone, watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the
posted speed limit.
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Media Contact: Miracle King
miracleking@ncdot.gov
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