CHARLOTTE – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures as part of a $16.3 million project to improve the roadway and 22 bridges along I-277.
Two closures from the outer loop will affect the exit ramps at Carson Boulevard and the 3rd/4th Streets tonight and Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On Thursday night, exit ramps from the outer loop to Kenilworth Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday morning, then from 9 p.m. Friday night to 6 a.m. Monday, July 22.
Left lane closures also will be installed along the outer loop between South Boulevard and U.S. 74 for bridge work. The closures will be in place each night from 9 p.m. Tuesday through 6 a.m. Saturday, July 20.
Detour information will be online at DriveNC.gov under Mecklenburg County.
Drivers need to slow down and use extra caution while going through the work zones and the detour routes. They also need to pay extra attention to the road for their own safety, as well as any passengers, occupants of other vehicles and the construction crews in the area.