Ramp Closure Scheduled for I-85 in Orange County

HILLSBOROUGH – N.C. Department of Transportation crews are set to close an off-ramp along Interstate 85 this week, weather permitting.  

The off-ramp at Exit 163 from I-85 South to I-40 East will close starting tonight at 9 p.m. to allow for hauling and clearing operations. The ramp is expected to reopen by Sept. 12 at 5 a.m. 

During the closure, a signed detour will direct motorists to take Exit 161 to get on the I-40 East on-ramp.  

Transportation officials remind drivers to plan ahead, remain alert and obey all posted traffic signs.  

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