Nightly Closure for Highway Ramp in Waynesville Upcoming
Summary
NCDOT announces a contractor will close the U.S. 19 ramp to U.S. 23/74 for four consecutive nights starting Monday, April 20, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. A marked detour will route drivers via U.S. 276 South to U.S. 23/74 East. The closures are part of a $42.5 million project to replace parallel bridges on U.S. 23/74 over Richland Creek and the U.S. 19 bridge connection, with completion scheduled for spring 2028.
What changed
NCDOT issued a press release announcing upcoming overnight closures of the U.S. 19 ramp to U.S. 23/74 in Waynesville for four straight nights beginning April 20. The closures will occur from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night, with a marked detour via U.S. 276 South to U.S. 23/74 East. Closures will be lifted for weekend travel.
Drivers should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during the closure periods. These closures are part of a $42.5 million infrastructure project to replace bridges over Richland Creek and upgrade the U.S. 19 to U.S. 23/74 connection to modern standards, with project completion expected in spring 2028. No new compliance obligations are imposed on businesses or individuals beyond standard work zone caution.
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Nightly Closure for Highway Ramp in Waynesville Upcoming
WAYNESVILLE – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the ramp from U.S. 19 to U.S. 23/74 for four straight nights starting Monday, April 20.
Closing the ramp, which takes drivers from Lake Junaluska onto U.S. 74 toward Clyde and points beyond, from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., each night reduces additional daytime closures and allows crews to accelerate construction activities.
A marked detour will send drivers on U.S. 276 South to U.S. 23/74 East. The closures will be removed in time for weekend travel.
These operations are part of a $42.5 million project to replace parallel bridges on U.S. 23/74 over Richland Creek and the bridge connecting U.S. 19 to U.S. 23/74, which upgrades them to modern standards.
The contract calls for completion in the spring of 2028.
Transportation officials advise drivers to plan ahead and drive with caution when approaching and traveling through active work zones.
NCDOT
4/17/2026 11:47 AM
Published Date:
4/17/2026
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