Winston-Salem drivers, prep for a bit of a slowdown next week. The left lane of the southbound direction of U.S. 52 is about to get a tad tighter, thanks to an impending bridge inspection happening on Mock Street. The road diet is scheduled for tomorrow and will stretch from 9 in the morning till noon. Let it be known, every inspection is like a scheduled check-up to keep the bridges we count on day-to-day both safe and trustworthy.
Now, no one wants to sit in traffic longer than they need to. It's the kind of inconvenience that's slightly irritating on a good day and downright maddening when you're running late. According to a release on the North Carolina Department of Transportation website, they're asking everyone who'll be passing through to tack on a few extra minutes to their commute. That's the price we pay for safety measures that are truly non-negotiable. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry—or worse, stuck on a faulty bridge on your way to work.
If you're someone who drives through this patch of U.S. 52 regularly, you might be looking for the ins and outs of navigating what will undoubtedly be a busier-than-normal roadway. Officials have suggested planning ahead and keeping a keen eye out for the traffic control signs that'll be up. There’s nothing out of the ordinary—just the usual request to slow down and give the inspection crew a wide berth.
In their announcement, NCDOT makes it clear this is routine stuff.
