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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — Repairs to the bridge taking Wendover Road/Eastway Drive over Independence Boulevard will get underway Sunday night at 9 p.m., weather permitting. The bridge was damaged from a crash earlier in the week.
To complete the work safely, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will close the two left lanes on U.S. 74 West and the exit ramp from U.S. 74 East to Wendover Road. A lane will also be closed on the bridge while repairs are made to the pedestrian handrail and damaged concrete is replaced.
It is possible the lane closures will shift during the course of repairs, but all lanes should open by 6 a.m. Monday. Depending on progress, another night of closures may be needed.
Drivers should stay alert and use caution driving through the work area. This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
Original Story (Posted: April 17, 2024):
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – One person was seriously injured and three of the four inbound lanes on East Independence Boulevard are closed Wednesday afternoon due to multiple vehicle crashes caused by fallen debris.
The road is down to one lane at Exit 245B at Eastway Drive.
Charlotte Fire said that multiple vehicle accidents happened after debris was falling from the bridge.
MEDIC said one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The road cleared up around 7 p.m.
