ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Several overnight closures are planned for Interstate 26 this week.

Each night a section of the interstate will close no earlier than 8 p.m. and open again by 6 a.m. One section will close at 10:30 p.m. Marked detours will direct traffic and traffic lights will remain green longer than normal to accommodate additional overnight traffic.

The following closures are scheduled:

Monday

  • Location: I-26 East from Brevard Road (Exit 33) to Upward Road (Exit 53)
  • Detour: I-40 East to Hendersonville Road (Exit 50) south through Hendersonville to U.S. 176 to Upward Road and rejoin at I-26 at Exit 53

Tuesday

  • Location: Starting at 8 p.m. — I-26 East from U.S. 25 (Exit 44) to U.S. 64 (Exit 49)
  • Detour: U.S 25 south through Hendersonville to U.S. 176 to Upward Road and to I-26 at Exit 49
  • Location: Starting at 10:30 p.m. — I-26 West from Airport Road (Exit 40) to Brevard Road (Exit 33
  • Detour: Airport Road to Hendersonville Road, north to I-40 West

Wednesday

  • Location: I-26 West from U.S. 64 (Exit 49) to U.S. 25 (Exit 44)
  • Detour: U.S. 64 West to U.S. 25 North to I-26
  • Location: Airport Road onramp to I-26 East and exit ramp from I-26 east
  • Detour: I-26 to Exit 44, cross over interstate, join I-26 West and return to Exit 40

Thursday

  • Location: I-26 West from from U.S. 64 (Exit 49) to U.S. 25 (Exit 44)
  • Detour: U.S. 64 West to U.S. 25 North to I-26
  • Location: I-26 East exit ramp at Airport Road
  • Detour: Take U.S. 25 (Exit 44) to Airport Road

Friday

  • Location: I-26 West from U.S. 64 (Exit 49) to U.S. 25 (Exit 44)
  • Detour: U.S. 64 West to U.S. 25 North to I-26

These operations are part of the I-26 widening projects in Buncombe and Henderson counties. Crews will utilize the closures for various operations including diamond-grinding, shoulder improvements, sign installation, paving and Blue Ridge Parkway bridge concrete work.

Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project

The night closures of Patton Avenue previously scheduled for the Carter Ann Patton Stormwater project have been postponed to Monday, Aug. 19, and Tuesday, Aug, 20.

According to the city website, the construction area will remain open during the day with one lane in each direction. Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow crews to continue installing the new stormwater system in the area.

The following street sections will be closed to through traffic (open only for business and resident access):

  • Carter Street from Patton Avenue to Haywood Street
  • North French Broad Avenue from Patton Avenue to Otis Street
  • South French Broad Avenue from Patton Avenue to Hilliard Avenue

Work will be carried out overnight to minimize disruption to area businesses, residents and visitors. Detour signs will be posted at Otis Street and Clingman Avenue.

Asheville road closures, according to the city’s website:

  • Vance Gap Road – Closed until Nov. 15, 2024
  • Court Plaza – Closed Aug. 17, 2024
  • N. Pack Square – Closed Aug. 16, 2024
  • College Street – Closed until Aug. 30, 2024
  • Patton Avenue – Closed Aug. 15-16
  • Federal Alley – Closed until Aug. 16, 2024
  • N. Market Street – Closed Aug. 17 and 24, 2024
  • Spruce Street – Closed Aug. 24, 2024
  • Court Plaza – Closed Aug. 24, 2024
  • N. Pack Square – Closed Aug. 23, 2024
  • Hiawassee Street – Closed until Sept. 6, 2024
  • Patton Avenue – Closed Aug. 19-20, 2024
  • Court Plaza – Closed Aug. 24, 2024
  • Bordeau Place – Closed until Aug. 15, 2024
  • Broadway Street – Closed Aug. 19-23, 2024
  • Hilliard Avenue – Closed Aug. 15, 2024
  • Depot Street – Closed until Sept. 16, 2024

Metropolitan Sewerage District road interruptions:

  • Old Haw Creek Road at Dillingham Road – Aug. 26 through Sept. 23
  • Weaverville Pump Station and Force Main Improvements – Aug. 19 through June 19, 2026
  • Depot Street at Livingston Street – Until Sept. 16, 2024
  • Joyner Avenue at Amboy Road – Until Sept. 6, 2024