RALEIGH- The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is continuing construction of the southern portion of the Complete 540 Project, which will extend the Triangle Expressway (Toll N.C. 540) from N.C. 55 Bypass to Interstate 40.
The following key construction impacts have been outlined to assist in planning and navigating through upcoming closures:
- Bells Lake Road
- September 9 – September 11
- Truelove Drive
- Deer Meadow Drive
- September 12 – September 13
Please see the additional details below with more information about each closure. Drivers should follow the posted signs for the detour routes and use caution when navigating through the area.
Bells Lake Road
Beginning on or around Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, Bells Lake Road between Highland Creek Drive and Truelove Drive is scheduled to experience temporary intermittent lane closures. Drivers will see flaggers on the roadway and should expect delays. Motorists should use caution when approaching the area.
Truelove Drive
Beginning on or around September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Truelove Drive off of Bells Lake Road is scheduled to temporarily close to through traffic. Local access along Truelove Drive will be maintained throughout the scheduled closure. Drivers are strongly encouraged to plan to avoid the area, if possible. If drivers must be in the area, they are advised to take the detour route by following signs along the roadway.
Drivers wishing to access Truelove Drive from Bells Lake Road will use the following detour route:
- Drive south on Bells Lake Road
- Turn right onto Optimist Farm Road
- Turn right onto Forester Lane
- Turn right onto Truelove Drive
Deer Meadow Drive
Beginning on or around Thursday, September 12 through Friday, September 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, Deer Meadow Drive between Buckwood Drive and Lower Creek Court is scheduled to experience temporary intermittent lane closures. Drivers will see flaggers on the roadway and should expect delays. Motorists should use caution when approaching the area.
The closures and associated detours above are weather dependent. Drivers should slow down and pay extra attention when navigating the various detour routes.
If drivers have questions or need more information about the project or traffic impacts, they can contact the project team at 1-800-554-7849 or complete540@ncdot.gov.