Watauga County Intersection Realignment, Pavement Markings, Lane Closure
Summary
NCDOT announced that a contractor will complete a Watauga County intersection realignment project by installing permanent pavement markings at the southern intersection of Old Shulls Mill Road and N.C. 105. Temporary lane closures or narrowed lanes may occur on both roads from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, weather permitting. This work is one of the final steps to finish realigning Old Shulls Mill Road to meet N.C. 105 at a 90-degree angle, improving sight distance for drivers.
What changed
NCDOT issued a public advisory regarding the completion of a Watauga County intersection realignment project. The contractor will install permanent pavement markings at the intersection of Old Shulls Mill Road and N.C. 105, which represents one of the final construction phases. Temporary lane closures or narrowed lanes may be implemented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday to ensure crew and motorist safety.
For affected parties including local residents, commuters, and transportation companies, this announcement serves as a traffic advisory rather than a compliance requirement. Drivers should plan for potential delays in the work zone and allow additional travel time. No regulatory obligations or penalties are associated with this notice—it's informational guidance to help the public navigate the construction area safely.
What to do next
- Monitor DriveNC.gov for real-time travel information
- Follow NCDOT social media for updates
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Contractor to Finish Watauga County Intersection Realignment
BOONE – The N.C. Department of Transportation will place permanent pavement markings on a Watauga County road next week.
Crews will install pavement markings at the southern intersection of Old Shulls Mill Road and N.C. 105 on Tuesday, weather permitting.
The contractor may temporarily close or narrow a lane of traffic on both N.C. 105 and Old Shulls Mill Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to ensure the safety of crews and motorists.
This is one of the last steps needed to finish realigning Old Shulls Mill Road to meet N.C. 105 at a 90-degree angle, improving sight distance for drivers.
Transportation officials encourage drivers to allow additional travel time and exercise caution in the work zone.
For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
NCDOT
4/17/2026 4:46 PM
Published Date:
4/17/2026
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