Rowan County road closes for culvert repairs

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. –Β The N.C. Department of Transportation willΒ close Smith Road in both directionsΒ for about two weeks for drainage maintenance.

The closure is expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday and last through the afternoon of Jan. 16.

The department’s bridge maintenance unit will repair a drainpipe under Smith Road at Parks Creek.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, use caution in the area and follow posted detour signs.