Permanent I-26 Ramp Closures Set to Begin April 16: What Asheville Commuters Need to Know
By Staff Writer | Published 2026-04-11T18:34:01.875Z
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Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
I-26 ramp closures in Asheville start April 16! Expect commute changes due to the I-26 Connector project. ART bus routes also affected.
Asheville -- Significant changes to Asheville traffic patterns are scheduled to begin April 16, 2026, as part of the ongoing I-26 Connector project. Several permanent ramp closures on I-240 and I-26 will fundamentally alter daily commutes, while Asheville Rides Transit (ART) users will face immediate route adjustments.Permanent Ramp Closures & DetoursThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has confirmed that these closures are necessary for construction progress and will rema
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