THE APEX TIMES
Drivers using Interstate 64 in Shelby County are being warned to expect overnight delays tonight while crews continue work on a major I-64 widening project.
Crews working on a large-scale Interstate 64 widening project in Shelby County are scheduled to conduct ramp and lane closures overnight tonight, a traffic advisory from local media reported. The closures are expected to cause intermittent delays for motorists moving through the corridor during late hours.
The advisory describes the work as part of the ongoing I-64 widening effort with a reported project cost of $118 million. The closures are intended to support construction activity as crews continue work on improving and expanding the highway through the county.
Motorists traveling through the area overnight are urged to plan ahead and allow additional time for their trips, according to the report. The advisory indicates that drivers should be prepared for disruptions associated with both ramp impacts and lane restrictions.
Because details such as specific ramp locations, which lanes will be affected, and the exact duration of each closure were not included in the report, drivers are being directed to remain attentive to on-the-ground signage and any updates issued for the work zone.
The I-64 widening project is expected to require phased traffic management as work progresses, and the overnight closures reflect the common approach of adjusting access patterns during lower-traffic periods to reduce conflict with daytime peak travel.
Motorists who must travel tonight are advised to monitor highway messaging and exercise caution in the construction area, where traffic patterns may shift at entrances, exits, and merge points.
