Attention, Rowan County drivers: Smith Road is about to hit the pause button on your daily commute. The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced a closure in both directions slated to start at 8:30 a.m. this coming Monday, a move that's going to reroute traffic and test your patience for about two weeks. The reason? A worn-out drainpipe lying beneath Smith Road at Parks Creek needs some serious TLC if it's to keep managing that water.
The clock on this maintenance marathon ticks until the afternoon of Jan. 16, so you'll need to keep your detour game strong until then, as per the NCDOT announcement. Drivers are encouraged to get their detour plans locked down and, while at it, exercise a sprinkle of caution because you know how these things can go work is messy and there's heavy machinery involved, which can be a pretty chaotic combo.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will conduct bridge maintenance that includes removing old pipes and installing new ones. During construction, detour signs will be posted along affected routes to guide motorists around closed sections of the road.
The Department of Transportation is conducting maintenance on drainage systems to prevent potential road washouts and ensure safe travel. While closures may cause temporary inconvenience, officials say these measures are necessary to maintain the integrity of roadways and prevent more serious problems in the future.
Drivers should expect detours and minor delays for the next two weeks due to ongoing roadwork. Officials advise motorists to follow posted detour signs, plan alternate routes, and allow extra travel time during this period.
