Interstate 73 Lane Closures for Sign Maintenance Affect Guilford County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced planned right lane closures on Interstate 73 in Guilford County to perform sign maintenance, according to a department press release published Nov. 3, 2025. The first closure was set for Interstate 73 East at mile marker 106 on Nov. 4 beginning at noon with a target reopening by 2 p.m. The second closure was scheduled for Interstate 73 North at mile marker 92 on Nov. 5 beginning at 9 a.m. with a target reopening by 11 a.m.

Both closures affect only the right lane and are planned as short term operations intended to allow NCDOT crews to replace, repair or reposition road signage. While the impacts are expected to be limited in scope and duration, the timing overlaps with periods that can include significant local traffic, and motorists traveling through Guilford County should anticipate slower traffic and allow additional time for trips that cross those segments of Interstate 73.

Local commuters, commercial drivers and school transportation services are the most likely to feel any disruption. Even one lane closures on a major artery can reduce throughput during peak flows and cause backups to form more quickly than usual. Drivers planning to use Interstate 73 during the scheduled windows should consider modest adjustments to departure times or alternate routes, and be prepared for brief delays so that emergency vehicles and maintenance crews can operate safely.

The NCDOT release advised motorists to allow extra travel time and directed the public to DriveNC.gov for real time travel information. The department web page includes the official publication date and contact information for the department for those who need additional details or who wish to report related concerns. Real time traffic feeds on DriveNC.gov can help residents monitor conditions near the specified mile markers and choose routes that minimize delay.

Sign maintenance is a regular element of road safety and infrastructure management, intended to ensure clear guidance and compliance with state standards. Scheduling these activities during daytime hours and as single lane operations reflects a balance between maintaining visibility and minimizing disruption. For Guilford County residents the brief closures underscore the importance of checking traffic conditions before travel and of allowing extra time when passing through highway work zones.