Attention, commuters and residents of Garner: a section of Vandora Springs Road will be closed for railroad repairs today. The work is scheduled to be executed by contractors for Norfolk Southern Railway, focusing on an area near West Garner Road. The road closure is set to take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., should the weather hold up, per an announcement from the Town of Garner.
To navigate around the closure, traffic that typically uses Garner Road is being redirected to Yeargan Road, then to U.S. 70 East and back onto Vandora Springs Road. Drivers, best be on the lookout for detour signs, and extra caution is the word of the day in this work zone.
For those looking to steer clear of the area entirely or plan routes with precision, several alternatives are available. According to the Town of Garner's news release, real-time travel information can be found on DriveNC.gov. Meanwhile, those eager for real-time updates can follow NCDOT on social media for the latest traffic advisories and alerts, potentially avoiding major travel disruptions.
