ASHEBORO – A section of a Randolph County road will close next week so N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews can repair a bridge over Interstate 73/74.
Southmont Drive will be closed between just east of Good Luck Road and just west of U.S. 220 Business starting Monday, July 22. The span is expected to remain closed until Aug. 19.
Signs will direct traffic on a 3-mile detour following Southmont Drive, Mack Road and McDowell Road back to Business 220.
Drivers should slow down near the work zone and allow extra time to safely reach their destinations while the detour is in place.