Bay Area commuters take note—Forsyth County is set to hit a snag in traffic flow this Wednesday. If you're planning on traversing southbound on U.S. 52, particularly north of Interstate 40, be prepared for a bit of congestion. The state Transportation Department has announced that maintenance crews will be out patching up a rather troublesome pothole.
The repair work is zeroed in on the left lane of the U.S. 52 South bridge that spans Waughtown Street, near mile marker 109. Anyone driving that stretch can expect the left lane to be off-limits from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. During these times, the department advises drivers to anticipate delays and exercise caution when moving through the work zone. According to a statement obtained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, this temporary inconvenience is for the sake of ensuring long-term road safety.
For real-time traffic updates and more details on the status of the repairs, keep an eye on the Transportation Department's website or local travel advisories. With a heads-up on the work schedule, commuters can make informed choices about their routes today and hopefully skirt around the heart of traffic tangles.
