For Raleigh and Durham area motorists, construction and or new highways is the norm. It is a growing region, and with that comes traffic, an endless sea of orange barrels, and testing of patience. And the first half of 2022 will be no different - specifically around Research Triangle Park. There are a few new numbers, and a directional change that I can see will cause some confusion to unfamiliar motorists. First, the number changes. Interstate 885 is coming - yes, sometime soon we hope - and as a result, the southern half of the Durham Freeway, currently NC 147, will have a new number. Once the East End Connector opens, that's a big if, considering that CSX and NCDOT cannot get their act together , Interstate 885 will be born. The new Interstate starts where US 70 meets Interstate 85 in Durham, continues along East US 70, cuts across the east side of Durham on the new connector, and then south on the Durham Freeway to Interstate 40. As a result of the new...
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