Travelers heading north for Christmas will be glad to know the N.C. Department of Transportation has opened all lanes of Interstate 85 between mile markers 206 and 214 near Henderson in Vance County.
Southbound I-85 was previously reduced to one lane for pavement rehabilitation. Occasional lane closures may be required throughout the winter to complete additional work.
In March 2009, north and southbound I-85 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Both directions of traffic will use the northbound lanes while crews continue paving operations on the southbound lanes as part of an ongoing I-85 rehabilitation project. This traffic shift will remain in effect until November 2009.
NCDOT reminds motorists to be aware of new traffic patterns, watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
Plan ahead before driving by visiting the NCDOT Traveler Information Management Web site at www.ncdot.gov/traffictravel or call 511, the state’s free travel information line for current travel conditions.