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​CHARLOTTE – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures this week as part of a $16.3 million project to improve the roadway and 22 bridges along I-277.​​



Tonight, the following ramps will close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday:​​

East Fifth Street to U.S. 74 East

U.S. 74 West to the inner loop



The outer loop to U.S. 74 East

East Third Street to the inner loop

East Stonewall Street to the inner loop​



Tuesday and Wednesday nights, work will close the ramps from East Third Street and East Stonewall Street to the inner loop. The closures will be in place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.​​



On Sunday night, crews will close the ramp from East Fifth Street to U.S. 74 East and the ramp from the outer loop to U.S. 74 East from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, March 2.​​



All the work is weather permitting and subject to change. Detour information will be online at DriveNC.gov under Mecklenburg County.​​



Drivers need to slow down and use extra caution while going through the work zones and the detour routes. They also need to pay extra attention to the road for their own safety, as well as any passengers, occupants of other vehicles and the construction crews in the area.​



For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.​



