NCDOT will be closing the I-85 Northbound ramp onto NC 152 (Exit 68) near China Grove beginning at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5  for construction associated with the I-85 widening project in Rowan County.

The ramp is expected to be open the morning of Aug. 15. Impacted traffic shall use I-85 North to Exit 70 (Webb Rd) to I-85 South Exit 68 (US29) to NC 152 as the detour route.

For detour, click here.

For alternate route, click here.

Questions should be directed to NCDOT @ 704-630-3220.

Old Beatty Ford Road

The contractor will begin the next two  pipe crossings between 6240 Old Beatty Ford Road and 6310 Old Beatty Ford Road today. This section will remain closed until Thursday, Aug. 3, at 8 pm. There are no houses between 6240 and 6310.