NCDOT To Temporarily Reduce Wide Load Width Limit To 12 Feet

by MMI

RALEIGH—The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will temporarily reduce wide load width limit to 12 feet on the I-40 eastbound entrance ramp from U.S. 1/64 northbound beginning Thursday, August 3 at 9 p.m. until Monday, August 7 at 6 a.m., weather permitting.

During this time, vehicles traveling from U.S. 1/64 northbound to I-40 east bound that are wider than 12 feet will be detoured.

Wide load vehicles should use the following signed detour:
I-40 westbound exit ramp from U.S. 1/64 northbound to U.S. 1/64 southbound to I-40 eastbound.

The U.S. 1/64 widening project is a $58 million project to improve U.S. 1/64 from south of the I-40 interchange to the U.S. 64/Tryon Road interchange in Cary. The project is anticipated to be complete in late 2006, weather permitting.

The NCDOT reminds motorists to stay alert, obey the posted speed limit of 55 mph, be aware of construction workers and watch signs for construction information. The fine for speeding in the work zone is $250 and violators may receive three driver license points.

Motorists can visit the project Web site www.us1wake.com for news and updates regarding the project. Web site users also can register to receive e-mail updates about the U.S. 1/64 improvement project.

For more information about this project or to obtain printed copies of the project updates, contact the toll-free information line at 1-888-303-3101. For more information about other NCDOT projects, call 1-877-DOT-4YOU.

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