Garner Announces Temporary Traffic Stops on U.S. 70 for Complete 540 Construction

The Town of Garner notified residents on Nov. 14, 2025 that temporary traffic stops would be put in place on U.S. 70 to allow contractors to carry out essential work for the Complete 540 regional roadway expansion. The notice said the short stops were planned to be brief, reported locally as around 10 minutes twice daily, and would occur between Auburn Knightdale Road and TV Tower Road during a designated work window. Motorists were asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

Town officials and project contractors coordinated the advisory to minimize disruption while maintaining safety for workers and travelers. The stops are intended to provide periodic control of traffic flow during specific construction operations that require full lane clearance or temporary halts to vehicular movement. The work is part of the broader Complete 540 effort to expand regional connectivity across Wake County and the greater Triangle area.

For local commuters the impact is concentrated along a key east west corridor. Even short stops can ripple through rush hour traffic, particularly on U.S. 70 where volumes rise during morning and evening commutes. Drivers who regularly use that stretch between Auburn Knightdale Road and TV Tower Road should expect small but reliable delays during the stated work windows and consider alternate routes or extra travel time. Local businesses that rely on timely deliveries and freight carriers that use the corridor may also see minor schedule adjustments on days when the stops occur.

The town framed the message as a temporary management measure to allow essential construction to proceed safely and efficiently, while seeking to limit inconvenience for daily travelers. Coordination between the Town of Garner and project contractors aimed to concentrate stoppages and communicate them in advance so that residents and regional commuters can make informed choices about travel. The work supports a larger infrastructure project that is intended to improve mobility and economic linkages across Wake County once complete.

Residents looking for updates should follow official Town of Garner communications for any changes to the planned work window or traffic control measures. Short term traffic management remains part of the trade off for long term infrastructure gains, and the notice underscores the need for local patience as the Complete 540 project advances.