The NC 5 Road Closure in Aberdeen scheduled for next week will require drivers to plan alternate routes as transportation crews temporarily shut down a section of the highway for railroad crossing removal work.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that N.C. 5 will close beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 23, near the former Gulistan Carpet facility west of Saunders Avenue in Aberdeen. The closure is expected to remain in place through Tuesday, June 24, with the roadway scheduled to reopen by 6 p.m.
The project will allow the Aberdeen Carolina Western Railway to safely remove an existing railroad crossing in the area.
Where the NC 5 Road Closure in Aberdeen Will Occur
The closure will affect both directions of N.C. 5 west of its intersection with Saunders Avenue. The work zone is located near the former Gulistan Carpet factory and the current Builders FirstSource facility.
Because the railroad crossing spans the entire roadway, transportation officials say a full closure is necessary to safely complete the project.
Motorists who regularly travel between Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and surrounding parts of Moore County should expect delays and allow extra travel time during the closure period.
Detours Will Direct Traffic Around the Work Zone
To help drivers navigate around the closure, transportation officials will establish a signed detour route.
Drivers will be directed to use U.S. 1, Roseland Road, and Sand Pit Road while crews complete the crossing removal.
Electronic message boards will also be placed in advance of the closure to give drivers notice and help them adjust their travel plans.
The NC 5 Road Closure Aberdeen is expected to affect local commuters, commercial traffic, and businesses that rely on the corridor for transportation access.
Transportation Officials Urge Drivers to Plan Ahead
Transportation officials are reminding drivers to stay alert when approaching construction areas and to follow all posted traffic signs and detour instructions.
While the closure is temporary, planning ahead can help reduce congestion and avoid unexpected delays around Aberdeen and southern Moore County.
The railroad crossing removal is part of infrastructure work involving the Aberdeen Carolina Western Railway. The project requires crews to safely access the roadway and remove the crossing from N.C. 5.
For drivers traveling from Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, or other parts of the Sandhills, the best advice is simple: check your route before you leave, give yourself extra time, and watch for detour signs near the work zone.
The NC 5 Road Closure in Aberdeen is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, June 23, and end by 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, weather and work conditions permitting.
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