HICKORY– N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will start a three-month project to improve the intersection at U.S. 70 and Fairgrove Church Road in Hickory on Monday.
Crews will close the right turn lane from U.S. 70 West to head north on Fairgrove Church Road to change the alignment of the lane. The project includes updating grading, drainage, paving, traffic signals, pavement markings and erosion control.
Traffic will be detoured to Old St. Paul’s Church Road to Fairgrove Church Road. Work is expected to be complete by Oct. 15.
Motorists should remain vigilant and drive carefully on the detour route.
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