Watauga County Traffic and Road Conditions

 

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Watauga County Traffic Alerts

74 BUS
Ramp Closed on US-74 BUS (Ellenboro Rd) In Mooresboro / Both Directions
Asphalt pavement will be placed along US74 West bound for widening of project.  Ellenboro Rd ramps to and from US74 will be closed.  Detour signs will be in place.
DETOUR: Detour signs will be in place for traffic to follow.  All traffic frow US74 West should take Exit 189 to NC 120 to Ellenboro Rd.
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:56 pm
74
Lane Closed on US-74 (W Dixon Blvd) In Mooresboro / Both Directions
Project R-4045 will require lane closures throughout the life of the project.  Temporary traffic control and lane closures will be used for roadway, utility, and bridge construction from Peachtree St to Exit 189 NC120 on US74 West and East bound.  
Start: November 7, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 7, 2026, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:14 pm
74
Lane Closed on US-74 Near Orrum / Mile Marker 222 to 223 Heading East
The left lane is closed near Exit 222 (NC 72) for road maintenance.
Start: November 3, 2025, 1:18 pm / End:November 14, 2025, 10:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:30 pm
64
Lane Closed on US-64 Near Tarboro / Mile Marker 481 to 478 Heading West
The right lane is closed 3 miles past Exit 484 (NC 122), for installation of curbing gutters on the bridge.
Start: October 15, 2025, 12:06 pm / End:November 14, 2025, 10:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:38 pm
52
Lane Closed on US-52 (US 52) Near Rural Hall / Heading North
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance contractor will be closing the right lane of US 52 northbound at SR1632 Westinghouse Rd. bridge (Br. 034-0315) in order to perform repairs to the concrete girders caused by a truck impact on September 23, 2025. Lane closures will be in place nightly from 8:00 pm until 6:00 am beginning Sunday November 16 and lasting until Friday November 21, weather permitting. The exit ramp (Exit 39) from US 52 north to SR1632 Westinghouse Rd. will remain open, but Westinghouse Rd. bridge over US 52 will be closed to all traffic from Sunday November 16 until Friday November 21, and a signed detour will be in place.
Start: November 17, 2025, 1:00 am / End:November 21, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:28 pm
401 BUS
Shoulder Closed on US-401 BUS In Fayetteville / Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:33 pm
158
Lanes Closed on US-158 (Caratoke Hwy) Near Aydlett / Both Directions
Lane closure to facilitate core cuts for roadway investigation.  
Start: November 11, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 11, 2025, 9:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:01 pm
158
Shoulder Closed on US-158 Near Roanoke Rapids / Heading South
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:19 pm
1
Lane Closed on US-1 (HWY 1) North East of Cameron / Heading South
One lane closed for bridge maintenance.
Start: November 12, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 12, 2025, 8:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:31 pm
9999
Road Closed on SR-9999 (Mendenahll St) In Greensboro / Both Directions
The city of Greensboro will be hosting The Westwood 5K it will consist of the following temporary road closures to facilitate the event: Mendenhall St from Friendly Av to E Lake Dr  Westover Terrace from Mimosa Dr to W Friendly Av  Guilford Av from E Lake Dr to Prescott St  The Westerwood neighborhood from Westover Terrace to Wilson St and north of W Friendly Av  Right lane of Benjamin Pkwy/Smith St eastbound between Garland Dr and Hill St 
Start: November 9, 2025, 6:15 pm / End:November 9, 2025, 8:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:42 pm
9999
Road Closed on SR-9999 (Simpson st) In Greensboro / Both Directions
The city of Greensboro will be hosting The Veterans Day Parade it will consist of the following temporary road closures to facilitate the event: Lindsay St between Battleground Av and Summit Av –closure 0915-1500 Elm St between Bellemeade St and Smith St – closure 0915-1500 Battleground Av between Greene St and Smith St- closure 0915-1500 Paisley St- closure 0915-1500 Greene St between Smith St and Bellemeade St- intermittent closures possible Elm St between Washington St and Smith St – full closure 1030-1430 Church St between E Sycamore St and Summit Av- full closure 1030-1430 Lindsay St between Battleground Av and Murrow Blvd – full closure 1030-1430 Davie St/Summit Av between Washington St and N Church St – full closure 1030-1430 Friendly Av between Murrow Blvd and Greene St – full closure 1030-1430 Market St between Greene St and Lyndon St– full closure 1030-1430
Start: November 8, 2025, 2:15 pm / End:November 8, 2025, 7:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:10 pm
9999
Road Closed on SR-9999 (Blandwood av) In Greensboro / Both Directions
The city of Greensboro will be hosting The Blandwood Burbon Festival  it will consist of the following temporary road closures to facilitate the event: Blandwood Av from W McGee St to W Washington St 
Start: November 8, 2025, 6:00 pm / End:November 9, 2025, 12:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:22 pm
2042
Shoulder Closed on SR-2042 (Old Wake Forest Road) In Raleigh / Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:56 pm
1946
Permanent Road Closure on SR-1946 (Audrey Lane) Near James City / Both Directions
On Saturday, Nov. 8, new U.S. 70 service roads will open to traffic between Thurman Road and Garner Road. In addition, access to U.S. 70 at Garner Road, Audrey Lane, and Craven County Fairgrounds will be permanently closed. The following link shows the new service road openings and U.S. 70 access closures: https://publicinput.com/Customer/File/Full/0b35c797-3557-4977-a433-abf37cee9716. Access from U.S. 70 to Audrey Lane and Craven County Fairgrounds Permanently Closed Access from U.S. 70 Westbound to Audrey Lane and Craven County Fairgrounds will be permanently closed. To access Audrey Lane and Craven County Fairgrounds from U.S. 70, travelers should use East Thurman Road to the newly extended U.S. 70 Westbound service road. Access to Audrey Lane and Craven County Fairgrounds will remain unchanged from Old Cherry Point Road.  
Start: November 8, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 8, 2026, 12:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:13 pm
1926
Road Closed with Detour on SR-1926 (Angier Ave) In Durham / Both Directions
Water and Sewer Installation for the City of Durham.
DETOUR: Road closed with detour.
Start: November 10, 2025, 2:00 am / End:December 7, 2025, 2:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:59 pm
1725
Road Closed on SR-1725 (Weaver Boulevard) In Weaverville / Both Directions
Weaver Boulevard will be closed at North Main Street (US 19 BUS) for pipe repair operations. Motorists are advised to watch for all signs in the area.
DETOUR: Motorists on N Main Street wishing to access Weaver Boulevard must proceed North to Monticello Road. Motorists will turn left and follow Monticello Road to US 25/70. Motorists will  turn left and follow US 25/70 East to re-access Weaver Boulevard.
Start: November 14, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:10 pm
1632
Road Closed with Detour on SR-1632 (Westinghouse Rd.) Near Rural Hall / Both Directions
NCDOT Bridge Maintenance will be closing SR1632 Westinghouse Rd. bridge (Bridge 034-0315) over US52 for repair work on concrete girders caused by truck impact damage on September 23, 2025. Bridge will remain closed continuously beginning Sunday November 16 at 8:00 pm and lasting until Friday November 21 at 6:00. A signed detour will be in place.
DETOUR: US 52 northbound to SR 1632 Westinghouse Rd. south - Detour is US 52 north to Exit 36 SR 1634 Moore - RJR Dr. to US 52 South to Exit 120 SR 1632 Westinghouse Rd.  SR 1632 Westinghouse Rd. south to US 52 South - Detour is US 52 north to Exit 36 SR 1634 Moore - RJR Dr. to US 52 South US 52 southbound to SR 1632 Westinghouse Rd. north - Detour is US 52 south to Exit 119 NC 65, to US 52 north to SR 1632 Westinghouse Rd. SR 1632 Westinghouse Rd. north to US 52 north - Detour is US 52 south to Exit 119 NC 65, to US 52 north
Start: November 17, 2025, 1:00 am / End:November 21, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:07 pm
1619
Road Closed with Detour on SR-1619 (Christian School) East of Washington / Both Directions
NCDOT will be closing SR1619 (Christian School Rd) in order to replace a failing crossline pipe.
DETOUR: SR1619 (Christian School Rd) to SR1612 (Terra Ceia Rd) to NC32 to SR1620 (Windley Canal Rd) to SR1619 (Christian School Rd)
Start: November 18, 2025, 1:00 pm / End:November 18, 2025, 10:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:06 pm
1571
Shoulder Closed on SR-1571 (Gorman St) Near Cary / Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:24 pm
1335
Road Closed with Detour on SR-1335 (Willow Green Rd) North East of Snow Hill / Both Directions
Pipe Replacement
DETOUR: Detour As follows: SR1335 Forrest Curry Rd to NC123 to NC903 to SR1342 Half Moon Rd.
Start: November 12, 2025, 1:00 pm / End:November 13, 2025, 10:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:58 pm
1306
Road Closed on SR-1306 (Powers Road) North of Burgaw / Both Directions
 Crews will be constructing the tie in for the newly relocated Wallace Airport Road to the existing Wallace Airport Road. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of Powers Road from Willard Road to the intersection of Wallace Airport Road and Old Mill Road beginning Nov. 10. An additional signed detour will be in place beginning on Dec. 8.   
DETOUR: A signed detour will be available via Willard Road and Wallace Airport Road.  Local traffic may access Powers Road from Willard Road.
Start: November 10, 2025, 11:00 am / End:December 15, 2025, 10:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:14 pm
1205
Road Closed with Detour on SR-1205 (Auto Drive) In Durham / Both Directions
Box Culvert Installation
DETOUR: Road Closed with detour on Weymouth Street and Mayfair Street.
Start: November 7, 2025, 6:49 pm / End:July 31, 2026, 11:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:53 pm
1121
Permanent Road Closure on SR-1121 (Garner Road) Near James City / Both Directions
On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, new U.S. 70 service roads will open to traffic between Thurman Road and Garner Road. In addition, access to U.S. 70 at Garner Road, Audrey Lane, and Craven County Fairgrounds will be permanently closed. The following link shows the new service road openings and U.S. 70 access closures: https://publicinput.com/Customer/File/Full/0b35c797-3557-4977-a433-abf37cee9716 Access to U.S. 70 at Garner Road Permanently Closed Access to U.S. 70 Eastbound at Garner Road will be permanently closed. To access U.S. 70 from Garner Road, travelers should drive to Taberna Way or Grantham Road via the new U.S. 70 Eastbound service road (SR 1178).   
Start: November 8, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 8, 2026, 12:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:08 pm
1114
Road Closed on SR-1114 (Vinson Road) South of Yanceyville / Both Directions
Removing old pipe and replacing it with aluminum pipe
Start: December 1, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:December 31, 2025, 2:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:08 pm
1007
Shoulder Closed on SR-1007 (All American Fwy) In Fayetteville / Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:32 pm
1007
Shoulder Closed on SR-1007 (All American Fwy) In Fayetteville / Mile Marker 6 to 8 Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:22 pm
1007
Shoulder Closed on SR-1007 (All American Fwy) In Fayetteville / Heading South
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:31 pm
751
Shoulder Closed on NC-751 South of Durham / Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:05 pm
50
Road Closed with Detour on NC-50 (Benson Rd) In Garner / Both Directions
Umstead Lane will be closed due to the ongoing bridge project on NC 50 over US 70 in Garner. The US 70 westbound Loop will be closed for 60 days. Hilltop Avenue will also close due to the construction. 
DETOUR: Detour for US 70 Westbound off ramp for NC 50 Southbound: Continue on US 70 Westbound to Vandora Springs. Utilize Vandora Springs to W Garner Rd and follow detour signs for NC 50 South. 
Start: September 8, 2025, 1:00 pm / End:November 14, 2025, 2:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:43 pm
42
Road Closed with Detour on NC-42 East of Wilson / Both Directions
Road is closed for culvert replacement 
DETOUR: NC 42- SR 1418 Bridgersville Rd - SR 1434 Batts Rd - SR 1432 Shallingtons mill Rd (Wilson County Rd) - NC 42
Start: November 10, 2025, 1:00 pm / End:November 12, 2025, 11:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:11 pm
191
Ramp Closed on NC-191 (Brevard Road) In Asheville / Heading North
The on-ramp from NC 191 North (Brevard Road) to I-26 East will be restricted. 
DETOUR: Motorists are advised to follow the direction of on scene personnel. 
Start: November 10, 2025, 12:30 am / End:November 14, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:09 pm
191
Ramp Closed on NC-191 (Brevard Road) In Asheville / Heading South
The on-ramp from NC 191 South (Brevard Road) to I-26 East will be restricted.
DETOUR: Motorists are advised to follow the direction of on scene personnel.
Start: November 10, 2025, 12:30 am / End:November 14, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:08 pm
146
Ramp Closed on NC-146 (Long Shoals Road) Near Arden / Both Directions
The on-ramp from NC 146 East (Long Shoals Road) in both directions to I-26 West will be restricted.
DETOUR: Motorists are advised to follow the direction of on scene personnel.
Start: November 10, 2025, 12:30 am / End:November 14, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:11 pm
12
Lanes Closed on NC-12 Near Corolla / Both Directions
Lane closure to facilitate core cuts for roadway investigation.  
Start: November 10, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 10, 2025, 9:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:56 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 Near Dunn / Mile Marker 72 to 73 Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:49 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 Near Dunn / Mile Marker 74 to 73 Heading South
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:47 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 Near Roanoke Rapids / Mile Marker 171 to 170.5 Heading South
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:03 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 In Dunn / Mile Marker 94 Heading South
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:20 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 Near Roanoke Rapids / Mile Marker 172 to 171.5 Heading South
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:09 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 Near Roanoke Rapids / Mile Marker 170 to 170.5 Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:13 pm
95
Shoulder Closed on I-95 Near Roanoke Rapids / Mile Marker 168 to 169 Heading North
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:14 pm
85
Shoulder Closed on I-85 South East of China Grove / Mile Marker 65 Heading North
The right shoulder is closed for traffic device maintenance past Exit 65 (Old Beatty Ford Road).
Start: November 12, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 12, 2025, 4:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:59 pm
85
Lanes Closed on I-85 In Gastonia / Mile Marker 23 Heading North
The 2 left lanes are closed at Exit 23 (Main Street).
DETOUR: Motorists use Exit 22 (S Main St), left on US 74 East, left on NC 7, left on McAdenville Rd, right to I-85 North. Alt Route: Exit 10A (US 29/US 74), left on NC 273 North (Park St) to I-85 North.
Start: November 7, 2025, 6:56 pm / End:November 7, 2025, 8:56 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:18 pm
85
Lanes Closed on I-85 West of Belmont / Mile Marker 26 to 24 Heading South
Right lane closed from 9:00PM until 5:00AM for construction on the bridge over the South Fork Catawba River.
Start: November 11, 2025, 2:00 am / End:November 12, 2025, 10:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:20 pm
85
Shoulder Closed on I-85 Near Salisbury / Mile Marker 77 Heading North
The right shoulder is closed for maintenance of traffic devices past Exit 76 (E Innes St)
Start: November 12, 2025, 4:00 pm / End:November 12, 2025, 6:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:39 pm
85
Lane Closed on I-85 Near Oxford / Mile Marker 203 Heading North
Right lane closed to repair concrete. 
Start: November 10, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 10, 2025, 9:30 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:07 pm
74
Lane Closed on I-74 (I-74) In Winston-Salem / Mile Marker 59 to 56 Heading West
A lane will be closed beginning at Exit 59 (Union Cross Rd) for various construction activities.
DETOUR: No detour necessary.
Start: November 10, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 12, 2025, 8:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:04 pm
74
Lanes Closed on I-74 (I-74) In Winston-Salem / Mile Marker 56 to 59 Heading East
A lane on I-74 eastbound is closed from Exit 56 (Ridgewood Rd) to Exit 59 (Union Cross Rd) to perform construction activities.
DETOUR: No detour necessary.
Start: November 10, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 16, 2025, 12:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:03 pm
74
Lane Closed on I-74 (I-74) In Winston-Salem / Mile Marker 56 to 59 Heading East
A lane on I-74 eastbound is closed from Exit 56 (Ridgewood Rd) to Exit 59 (Union Cross Rd) to perform construction activities. traffic switch, opening new ramp from Ridgewood to I-74
DETOUR: No detour necessary.
Start: November 18, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 24, 2025, 10:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:24 pm
73
Lane Closed on I-73 In Greensboro / Mile Marker 107 Heading North
The right lane is closed for maintenance of traffic devices near Exit 107 (Joseph Bryan Blvd).
Start: November 13, 2025, 5:00 pm / End:November 13, 2025, 7:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:50 pm
540
Shoulder Closed on I-540 In Raleigh / Mile Marker 16 to 17 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:54 pm
540
Shoulder Closed on I-540 In Raleigh / Mile Marker 17.4 to 17.2 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:58 pm
540
Shoulder Closed on I-540 In Raleigh / Mile Marker 17 to 16 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:01 pm
42
Shoulder Closed on I-42 Near Clayton / Mile Marker 319.5 to 320 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:52 pm
40
Congestion on I-40 In Asheville / Mile Marker 47 Heading West
There is congestion before Exit 47, NC 191 (Brevard Rd).       
Start: November 7, 2025, 7:34 pm / End:November 7, 2025, 8:34 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:37 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Cary / Mile Marker 297 to 296 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:20 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Brookford / Mile Marker 125 to 125.5 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:32 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 North of Salem / Mile Marker 101 to 102 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:08 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 West of Asheville / Mile Marker 44.5 to 44 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:41 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 West of Asheville / Mile Marker 43 to 44 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:40 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Brookford / Mile Marker 124 to 125 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:24 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Brookford / Mile Marker 126 to 125 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:22 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 East of Brookford / Mile Marker 126 to 125 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:21 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Clayton / Mile Marker 315 to 314 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:26 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Clayton / Mile Marker 314 to 313 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:23 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 North of Salem / Mile Marker 102 to 103 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:10 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Brookford / Mile Marker 123.5 to 124 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:28 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 West of Asheville / Mile Marker 44 to 44.5 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:44 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Mocksville / Mile Marker 169 to 170 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:35 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 South of Durham / Mile Marker 275 to 274 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:50 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 West of Asheville / Mile Marker 45.5 to 45 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 5:45 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Cary / Mile Marker 294 to 294.5 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:09 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Cary / Mile Marker 294.5 to 295 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:11 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Cary / Mile Marker 296 to 295 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:18 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Clayton / Mile Marker 310 to 311 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 4:29 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 South of Durham / Mile Marker 274 to 274.5 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:56 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Mocksville / Mile Marker 169 to 170 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:36 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 South of Durham / Mile Marker 273 to 274 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:48 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Mocksville / Mile Marker 168 to 169 Heading East
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:39 pm
40
Shoulder Closed on I-40 Near Mocksville / Mile Marker 171 to 170 Heading West
Logo sign maintenance
Start: November 17, 2025, 2:00 pm / End:November 21, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:43 pm
26
Lane Closed on I-26 Near Hendersonville / Mile Marker 56 Heading East
The left lane will be closed 2 miles prior to Exit 54, US 25, for leveling/milling/striping operations. 
Start: November 12, 2025, 12:00 pm / End:November 12, 2025, 9:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:20 pm
26
Road Closed with Detour on I-26 Near Arden / Mile Marker 37 to 31 Heading West
I-26 West will be closed at Exit 37, NC 146 (Long Shoals Road), for bridge demolition.
DETOUR: Motorists must use Exit 37, NC 146 (Long Shoals Road) and continue to the right. Motorists will continue on NC 146 East (Long Shoals Road) to US 25 North (Hendersonville Road) and turn left. Motorists will continue on US 25 North (Hendersonville Road) to I-40 West and keep right. Motorists will merge onto I-40 West from Exit 50 and continue to Exit 47, NC 191 North (Brevard Road) and turn right. Motorists will continue on NC 191 North (Brevard Road) to I-240 East (I-26 West) where they can rejoin I-26 from I-240 as they run concurrently. 
Start: November 10, 2025, 1:00 am / End:November 14, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:10 pm
26
Road Closed with Detour on I-26 In Asheville / Mile Marker 33 to 37 Heading East
I-26 East will be closed at Exit 33, NC 191 (Brevard Road), for bridge demolition.
DETOUR: Motorists must use Exit 33, NC 191 (Brevard Road) and turn left. Motorists will continue on NC 191 South (Brevard Road) to NC 146 East (Long Shoals Road) and turn right. Motorists will continue on NC 146 East (Long Shoals Road) in order to rejoin I-26 East from exit 37.
Start: November 10, 2025, 12:30 am / End:November 14, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:07 pm
26
Lane Closed on I-26 Near East Flat Rock / Mile Marker 56 Heading West
The left lane will be closed 2 miles prior to Exit 54, US 25, for removal of barrier wall and guardrail installation.
Start: November 11, 2025, 12:00 am / End:November 13, 2025, 12:00 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 6:08 pm
140
Lane Closed on I-140 (I-140) West of Leland / Mile Marker 6 to 0 Heading West
The lanes are closed alternating near US 74 for Milling and Repaving
Start: September 2, 2025, 10:00 am / End:November 25, 2025, 11:00 am / Updated: November 7, 2025, 3:46 pm
140
Lane Closed on I-140 Near Wilmington / Mile Marker 14 Heading East
The left lane is closed past Exit 14 (US 421).
Start: November 7, 2025, 5:31 pm / End:November 7, 2025, 8:31 pm / Updated: November 7, 2025, 7:16 pm
source: North Carolina DOT


National Traffic Forecast

 
Stormy Roads Ahead: Impacts from Nov 7 to Nov 9
Updated Fri Nov 7th 2025, 5:39am PST
Northern US and Great Lakes
We can expect some unsettled weather across the northern tier today. If you are traveling on I-94 or US Route 2, be prepared for wet conditions and possibly mixed snow, especially as we head into Saturday and Sunday. The Great Plains will see frigid air spilling over, making roads slick and travel potentially hazardous. Take caution when traveling on I-29 and Highway 83.

Tennessee and Ohio Valleys
Today, scattered thunderstorms will impact I-65 and I-75 as well as Highway 31. These routes might experience delays due to rain and storms that could intensify, especially overnight. As these storms roll through, be vigilant and ensure your vehicle is prepared for slick conditions.

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Rain showers are expected on highways such as I-95 and I-87 today, with some snow mixing in across northern New Hampshire and Maine this evening. Travelers should prepare for reduced visibility and slower travel times especially into the weekend.

Northwest and Central Plains
Expect mixed precipitation across parts of the Northwest today, impacting routes like I-90 and US Route 395. By Saturday and Sunday, this will affect the Central Plains on I-70 and I-35, so plan for variable road conditions.

Texas
Temperatures will soar in Texas with record-breaking highs on Friday and Saturday. If you are commuting along I-10 or I-35, ensure your vehicle's cooling system is functioning well as temperatures could reach into the 90s. An Arctic front on Sunday will bring a temperature drop, so be prepared for cooler conditions rapidly changing by the end of the weekend.

East Coast
Expect above-average temperatures and unseasonably warm conditions through the weekend along the East Coast on I-95 and US Route 1. While travel conditions should be favorable, check for any updates on possible rain as systems move through the area.

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