ICC work to force U.S. 29 closings
Early morning travelers on U.S. 29 might want to look for an alternate route for the next several months. The State Highway Administration says that early Monday it will begin a series of temporary overnight closings on that highway to allow crews to work on a bridge that will carry the Intercounty Connector over 29.
The periodic closings, lasting no more than 15 minutes at a time, are expected to continue through the spring. The closings will take place Monday through Friday mornings between mindnight and 5 a.m. in the stretch of 29 between Fairland and Briggs Chaney roads.
The highway agency suggested that motorists use Interstate 95 or Old Columbia Pike as alternate routes.
In addition to the full road closings, the administration also said it will periodically close lanes to let work on the ICC bridge proceed. It said single-lane closings could take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and double lane closings may be in effect between 7 p.m. and midnight. Motorists will be notified in advance of such closings with electronic sign messages.
