In the ongoing saga of construction and inevitable traffic reroutes, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority has announced new overnight closures for motorists looking to navigate the area where the Triangle Expressway meets the bustle of I-40/I-42. If you're someone whose nightly travels include Toll N.C. 540 Eastbound Exit 36, gear up for a short-term shift in your journey.
Starting tomorrow evening, drivers expecting to roll through the Turbine Interchange will face a blockage, with the exit shutting down from 8:00 p.m. until the brink of midnight at 12:30 a.m. For those plotting a course to I-42 Eastbound or I-40 Westbound, detours will become the temporary norm. According to an NCDOT release, the transitions aren't too convoluted. You’ll need to stay east on Toll N.C. 540, snag the I-40 East exit, then hit I-42 via Exit 312.
For those aiming westward on I-40, the detour mirrors the first few steps: continue east on Toll N.C. 540, take I-40 East, and navigate to I-42 with Exit 312. The final dance step involves a quick hop onto the exit ramp for I-40 Westbound so you can continue your westward trek.
