Construction on I-26 continues and on Monday, May 23, there will be a complete closure of the eastbound lane from exit 33 to 37.

Here are more details about the closure, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:

This operation will begin with rolling roadblocks (slow rolls) on I-40 East and I-240 West/I-26 East.  

U.S. 25 (Hendersonville Road) from I-40 (South) to NC 146 (Long Shoals Road) will serve as the primary marked detour route with Integrated Corridor Management signal timing included.

Access from I-40 (both directions) to I-26 East will be closed, and I-240 West/I-26 East traffic will exit at Brevard Road. 

For the detour, all traffic will be routed to U.S. 25 (Hendersonville Road) 

— I-40 East to I-26 East Traffic: Will be directed to Exit 50 with on-ramp to I-26 closed 

— I-40 West to I-26 East Traffic: Will be directed to Exit 50 with on-ramp to I-26 closed 

— I-240 West/I-26 East Traffic: Will be detoured at Exit 33 to N.C. 191 North, to I-40 East to Exit 50.