Shoulder, guardrail improvements upcoming

SALUDA – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will install a single-lane closure Sunday night just west of the Saluda Grade section of Interstate 26 West.

Crews from Harrison Construction will close the right lane starting at 7 p.m. for up to 10 days from mile marker 63 to mile marker 61. 

During the closure, crews will upgrade the nearby shoulder up to the current NCDOT standard with new asphalt and add additional guardrail. These upgrades will increase safety by increasing the usefulness of the shoulder section.

Traffic will be merged into one lane immediately following the climbing lane taper. Transportation officials remind motorists to stay alert, remain patient and obey all posted traffic signs in the work zone. 

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