Drivers should expect heavy congestion and plan for significant delays.
Key Closure and Project Details
Location: U.S. 74 East in Clyde, just south of the I-40 interchange.
Dates of Closure: Starting Thursday, November 20, and lasting through November 25.
Action: A single lane of U.S. 74 East will be closed for a short stretch during this time.
Traffic Shift: The full shift of U.S. 74 East traffic onto the two-lane detour alignment is scheduled for Thursday night, November 20.
Restoration: The standard two lanes of U.S. 74 East should be restored by Friday morning, November 21st, but will be operating on the new temporary alignment.
Project Goal: The traffic shift allows the contractor to begin demolition and replacement of the 64-year-old bridge over the Southern Railroad.
Recommended Detour Routes
NCDOT strongly encourages drivers to utilize the following alternatives to bypass the work zone and avoid heavy traffic, especially during commuting hours:
To I-40 West: Take N.C. 209 North (Exit 104) to access I-40 West.
To I-40 East: Utilize U.S. 19/23 (Exit 106) through Canton to reach I-40 East.
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