For those planning to travel through Durham County this weekend, heads up — there's a road closure on the schedule that's going to shake up your night-time commute. The N.C. Department of Transportation has contracted work which is prompting the closure of Fayetteville Road near Interstate 40. It's not a permanent fixture, but it will surely tweak the late-night traffic patterns for several days.
Starting tonight, weather allowing, crews are set to barricade the road starting at 9 p.m. and won't lift the blockades until 5 a.m the following morning. This pattern will repeat, frustratingly, from Friday through Tuesday. In a statement obtained by the N.C. Department of Transportation, the intent is clear — they need to shut down the stretch south of Durham to to seemingly get their work done without the buzz and bustle of the usual traffic.
But don't worry, they have thought of a detour. The alternate path winds drivers around via I-40, N.C. 55, and N.C. 751. It's longer, sure, but it will get you where you need to go. The N.C. Department of Transportation is advising commuters to prepare for traffic delays, a prudent, albeit annoying, warning. Patience will be as necessary as your GPS this weekend if you find yourself out on these roads.
For the latest updates on the construction or any other changes, check the N.C. Department of Transportation announcements. Stay informed and stay safe on your travels this weekend.
