Location: I-40, NC
I-40 Westbound CLOSED between Exit 261 and Exit 259 in Orange County. Detour Route: Primary Alternate Route: Exit 279B (I-885 North) to I-85 South to I-40 West. Alternate Route: Exit 261 (Old NC 86), right, then left to I-85 South to I-40 West. Detour / Alt Route: I-40 West use Exit 261 "Old NC 86" to I-85 South to I-40 West. Special Alert Activated: 07/23/2026 06:37.
Updated: Thu 7/23/26 7:02 AM EDT

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