Expect lane closures on I-277 during massive bridge-repair project

April 13, 2022 at 5:28 am EDT

CHARLOTTE — There will be lane closures on Interstate 277 starting Tuesday night as part of a $26 million project to improve bridges along the loop between Tenth Street and Interstate 77, which is about 1.3 miles.

I-277 Bridge Rehab project Map of areas impacted by the bridge repair project along I-277.

Crews are starting single and double lane closures on the inner loop of the Brookshire Freeway from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. through Thursday, said the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Officials will examine bridges and make the necessary repairs.

🚧 Crews are closing lanes overnight on I-277, between 10th St and I-77. We have team coverage walking you through what you can expect. @TrafficTeam9
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) April 13, 2022

Crews start working on the outer loop starting Monday night and lasting through April 22.

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🚧 I-277 bridge rehabilitation to get underway, requiring lane closures on the Brookshire end of the uptown loop.
▶️ Learn more: https://t.co/dQqq3ecsT6 pic.twitter.com/iisg6YEkJE
— NCDOT Charlotte Area (@NCDOT_Charlotte) April 11, 2022

In the video at the top of this webpage, Traffic Team 9′s Mark Taylor explains what motorists can expect during these bridge repairs.

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