I-40 East section will be closed June 7-10: What to know about detours, timing

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I-40 East section will be closed June 7-10: What to know about detours, timing

A stretch of Interstate 40 East is set to close this weekend to allow contract crews to work on the eastbound bridge over Hominy Creek, according to a news release from N.C. Department of Transportation.

Where will I-40 East be closed?

I-40 East will be closed from the I-240 East/I-26 West interchange (Exit 46B) to Hendersonville Road, allowing construction crews to complete work on the eastbound bridge over Hominy Creek.

When will I-40 East be closed? When will I-40 East reopen?

The section of I-40 will be closed for the entirety of the weekend, from 8 p.m. Friday through Monday at 6 a.m., the news release said.

What detours are there during the I-40 East closure?

The main detour provided will be via I-240 East, with digital signs across the area to notify motorists of the temporary changes. The ramp from I-26 West to I-40 East will be closed, with message boards alerting motorists to continue to I-240 East.

Why is I-40 East closed?

I-40 East is closed this weekend to allow crews to work on the eastbound bridge over Hominy Creek as part of a $27.9 million interstate rehabilitation project including roadway resurfacing and bridge overlays, NCDOT said in the release.

The project will also address spalling concrete on bridge substructure components including the piers, and bring improvements to the riding surface of the bridges. Crews aim to complete construction in the spring of 2026.

Going forward, the associated 2024 traffic plan includes phases of nighttime lane closures for asphalt resurfacing, installation of new guardrail, concrete drainage construction, and pavement markers. Alternative options would have brought regular daytime closures, creating more traffic disruptions, and extended the total length of the contract.