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​RALEIGH — N.C. Department of Transportation crews have adjusted the schedule for overnight closures for demolition of the Melbourne Road bridge over Interstate 440 as a part of the Interstate 440 Improvements Project.



The Beltline closures for next week are as follows:



Oct. 7 – the inside westbound lane will be closed from 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day



Oct. 8-9 – all eastbound lanes will be closed from 12-5 a.m.

During the closure, eastbound travelers will exit I-440 at Jones Franklin Road and follow a detour to Western Boulevard back to the Beltline.



Closures for the following week are:



Oct. 14-16 – the inside eastbound lane of I-440 will be closed from 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day

Oct. 15-17 – all westbound lanes will be closed from 12-5 a.m.

Drivers heading west will take the Western Boulevard exit and turn left on Jones Franklin to get back to I-440.



Motorists need to pay extra attention and anticipate needing a little extra time for the detours.



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

