Hickory residents, take note: if your late-night travels typically take you through Lenoir Rhyne Blvd NE, you'll need to consider an alternate route tonight. The thoroughfare from 7th Avenue NE to Highland Avenue NE will be out of commission starting at 11 p.m. yesterday due to necessary work on the traffic signals, as reported by the city of Hickory. This stretch of road is expected to reopen by the wee hours of Friday morning, at 7:00 a.m.
During the traffic signal downtime, the intersection of Lenoir Rhyne Blvd NE, and Highland Ave NE won't be directing traffic in its usual methodical pulse. Instead, vehicles will be rerouted to 8th Street NE – a minor detour that will lead commuters through the nocturne of the city's sleeping possibilities. "Please slow down and exercise caution when traveling through this area so crews can return home safely," urged the city's official announcement, a simple plea for the safety of those working to keep Hickory's veins clear and running.
For those seeking more information or updates on the road closure, details can be found on the city of Hickory's official website, where this information first appeared. Please consult the website for any new developments or potential changes to the schedule.
