Upcoming I-26 Traffic Shift Marks Next Phase of Asheville Connector Project
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-24T14:59:51.732Z
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Asheville -- July 24, 2026: Work continues on the I-26 Connector project through Asheville, with transportation officials preparing for another change in traffic patterns as construction moves into its next phase.
Asheville -- July 24, 2026: Work continues on the I-26 Connector project through Asheville, with transportation officials preparing for another change in traffic patterns as construction moves into its next phase.According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), crews are planning to shift westbound I-26 traffic into the highway median on Thursday, July 31, if weather conditions allow. The adjustment will create additional workspace for crews to continue construction along t