Travelers in Orange County should brace for detours as the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced a temporary closure of Millhouse Road for bridge repair work. The affected stretch, from New Jericho Road to the cell tower driveway, will be closed to traffic beginning Feb. 23 at 4 a.m., and is scheduled to reopen on March 16 at 10 p.m., weather permitting.
The closure was reported by NCDOT in a recent press release, detailing that the three-week interruption will allow contractors to conduct necessary repairs safely. Alert to local drivers, a marked detour will be in place to redirect them via Eubanks Road and N.C. 86, for drivers should anticipate delays and plan their routes accordingly.
For those commuting through the area, NCDOT urges extra caution and advises motorists to allow additional time to reach their destinations as they might encounter roadwork crews during their travel. Ensuring the safety of both workers and commuters is a priority during this period.
Up-to-date information regarding traffic conditions and road closures can be found by visiting the NCDOT website at DriveNC.gov or by following NCDOT's social media channels. As maintaining roads and infrastructure remains critical for public safety and community well-being, such closures are a necessary inconvenience for the improvement of our transportation network.
