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I-26 closing to remove old Naples Road bridge

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 20, 2021

Sections of Interstate 26 in Henderson County will be closed three nights this week and three nights next week for the removal of the old Naples Road bridge over I-26. Motorists will be detoured onto roads where traffic signals will be modified to handle the increased traffic.

The following schedule is based on good weather conditions:

• Oct. 20: I-26 East from Exit 44 (U.S. 25 Business) to Exit 49 (U.S. 64)
• Oct. 21, 24 and 25: I-26 West from Exit 49 (U.S. 64) to Exit 44 (U.S. 25 Business)
• Oct. 26: I-26 East from Exit 44 (U.S. 25 Business) to Exit 49 (U.S. 64)

The closures will begin no earlier than 8 p.m. and all lanes will open by 6 a.m. the following morning.

The Integrated Corridor Management system will provide longer green times at traffic signals to accommodate the additional interstate traffic. The marked eastbound detour directs traffic off I-26 at Exit 44 to U.S. 25 South into Hendersonville, then U.S. 176 East to Upward Road to rejoin I-26. The marked westbound detour directs traffic off I-26 at Exit 49 to U.S. 64 West then to U.S. 25 North to rejoin I-26. Transportation officials advise drivers to obey all posted traffic signs and remain alert in work zones.