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RECENT CHANGES:

� Work on I-26 lanes moving forward:  With work on the center lanes and divider wall wrapping up, work is now underway on concrete paving on the new travel lanes of I-26, as well as exit and entrance ramps at the Aviation Avenue interchange.

� Aviation Avenue:  Work is continuing on completing the exit and entrance ramps with I-26. The roadway is open to through traffic going between Rivers Avenue and the airport area.

TRAFFIC ADVISORIES:

• I-26 night-time lane closures:  Night-time lane closures will be taking place most nights, weather conditions permitting.  Drivers can be expect lanes to be closed on both directions of I-26 at various locations and times for concrete paving work.  Speed limits of 45 will be strictly enforced during these times.
   

• Exit ramp open at Remount Road: Permanent off-ramp from I-26 Eastbound to Remount Road is open at the temporary entrance point between Aviation Avenue and Remount Road.
   

• Ramp closures at Aviation Avenue: These ramps were closed to allow work to commence on the new lanes and ramps on I-26. They will re-open once the new I-26 lanes re-open. Please use the ramps at Remount Road to reach Aviation Avenue.

IN THE NEWS:

8/17/2010: Work on I-26 75% complete
7/28/2009: An accelerating danger zone
7/25/2009: Drivers are urged to slow down
7/15/2009: Driver hits construction worker
7/8/2009: Remount Road to shut down
5/19/2009: Easing traffic headaches on I-26
2/27/2009: Work on I-26 soon could be disruptive
1/7/2009: Fixing 26: Dangerous for workers
12/26/2008: Don't pour a wall, spray it
11/10/2008: Post and Courier editorial: Let them work safely
11/7/2008: Rude, speeding motorists put workers at risk
8/9/2008: I-26 lane closings to begin
7/13/2008: Project to widen Interstate 26 to get under way in August

NEWS VIDEO SEGMENTS:

Channel 2, August 8, 2010:

"Work sites along I-26 turn into danger zones"