CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Race events at Charlotte Motor Speedway will increase traffic in northeast Mecklenburg County and southwest Cabarrus County.
This month’s NASCAR events begin Thursday, May 19th, and culminate with the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29th.
During this time, the heaviest traffic is expected on I-85, U.S. 29, N.C. 49 and Bruton Smith Boulevard.
The following routes are suggested for drivers heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway:
- For motorists traveling from South Carolina: Take I-77 North to the I-485 outer loop (Exit 1B) to U.S. 29 North (Exit 32) or N.C. 49 North (Exit 33)
- For motorists traveling from west of Charlotte: Take I-85 North to I-485 (Exit 30) and follow I-485 Inner to U.S. 29. An alternate route is I-85 North to Poplar Tent Road (Exit 52) to Pitts School Road to U.S. 29 South
- For motorists traveling from east of Charlotte: Take the I-485 outer loop to U.S. 29 North (Exit 32) or N.C. 49 North (Exit 33)
- For motorists traveling from north of Charlotte: Take George W. Liles Parkway (Exit 54) to U.S. 29 South.
- Commuters who use I-85 through this area should adjust driving time or, if possible, use an alternate route, especially if traveling during the weekend.
