Road closes for alignment

Murphy

  The N.C. Department of Transportation advises that beginning Monday, Hiwassee Street – also known as U.S. 19 Business – will be closed to all traffic from the intersection with U.S. 64 West to the entrance of Murphy First Baptist Church.

       The closure is necessary to excavate, grade and pave the new alignment, according to a release. The DOT expected to reopen that portion of Hiwassee Street no later than Friday morning, Sept. 3.

       The detour route for motorists will be from U.S. 64 West to Peachtree Street, then back to Hiwassee Street in the middle of downtown. The release advises motorists to beware of the barricades and obey all posted speed limits.