Traffic Delays Expected For Bridge Project In Southeast Charlotte

Charlotte NC

26 January, 2022

8:11 AM

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Expect crews working overnight through the end of the week on both sides of I-485 near Ballantyne Commons Parkway and expect traffic delays. The work is taking place from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. but for those traveling that section of I-485, there will be lane closures and rolling road blocks, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. It's all part of the I-485 express lanes project in southeast Charlotte. The plan is for the existing two-lane bridge on Ballantyne Commons Parkway to be replaced with a new, four-lane bridge, approximately 300 feet long with 12-foot sidewalks and a concrete median. The following lane closures are scheduled to allow crews to safely set girders for the new bridge: Wednesday night/Thursday morning Double left lane closures on the inner loop from Rea to Providence Roads from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Double right lane closures on the outer loop from Providence to Rea Roads from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Four rolling roadblock operations from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to move cranesTwo will occur in each direction, each lasting 30 minutes Thursday night/Friday morning Double left lane closures on the outer loop from Rea to Providence Roads from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Single left lane closure on the inner loop from Providence to Rea Roads from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.Five rolling roadblock operations from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to set girders, each lasting 30 minutes Friday night/Saturday morning Double left lane closures on the outer loop from Rea to Providence Roads from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Single left lane closure on the inner loop from Providence to Rea Roads from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.Five rolling roadblock operations from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to set bridge girders, each lasting 30 minutes Drivers are encouraged to stay alert and slow down while construction is happening.