Heads up to drivers planning to navigate the stretch of Toll N.C. 540 Eastbound near Veridea Parkway: a scheduled closure is going to impact your commute. The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced a temporary shuttering of Exit 55, which is the eastbound exit for Veridea Parkway. The reason? Paving operations need to be carried out, and that means the loop will be closed from 9:00 p.m. tonight through 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, according to a report from the NCDOT.
For those looking to still to get to Veridea Parkway from Toll N.C. 540 Eastbound during the closure, you're going to need to reroute. The advised detour is to continue eastbound and take Exit 54 B to N.C. 55 Bypass, then make a right onto Bennet Knoll Parkway. Be prepared to encounter some delays and be ready to exercise extra caution while making your way through the area during these changes.
It's important for travelers to be aware that this rescheduling is not set in stone. The paving work—and thus the closure—is subject to the whims of the weather. Should the skies open or the storms rage, the plans might necessarily be altered once again, so keep an eye on the forecast as you plan your weekend movements.
And it's always wise to avoid such disruptions where possible. The suggestion rings loud to consider alternate routes or to delay non-essential trips that would have you crossing paths with this construction work. "Drivers may experience delays and should pay close attention when driving through the area," advised the NCDOT’s statement. Taking heed of this advice could save you from the frustration of sitting in slowdowns or navigating confusing detours.
