I-440 Exit 293A Shutdown Alert

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Drivers on I-440 near exit 293A brace for overnight closures June 25-26 as crews inspect the ramp—part of a major future overhaul. This critical link between Cary, Apex, and the mid-Atlantic corridor has long frustrated commuters, and with Wake County’s population projected to hit 2 million by 2054, the North Carolina DOT is gearing up for a massive rebuild. Plans include widening I-40 and reconstructing the complex interchange where I-40, I-440, U.S. 1, and U.S. 64 converge—aiming to handle 55-70% more traffic in the coming decades. Contractors may not start work until 2027, but the…