US-221 North Carolina
Closures, crashes, chain controls and work zones on US-221 in North Carolina, in order along the road.
US-221 in North Carolina: 2 full closures now
As of 1:01 PM EDT. 5 entries; latest update 2 days ago.
Crashes, incidents and chain controls now 0
Fully closed for work now 2
- Full closurewestbound
Construction, US 221 Alt Westbound
Until Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT
Construction on US 221 ALT Westbound in Rutherford County from Cherry Mountain St to Thomas St. All lanes closed. Id: 8343 · All lanes closed · West Main Street closure between Cherry Mountain Street & Thomas Street for building demolition. Detour traffic must follow posted signage. · Rutherford County
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 21, 2026
- Full closureboth directions
US-221: Construction, Nanneytown Rd Both Directions
Until Mar 4, 2027, 5:00 PM EST
Construction on Nanneytown Rd Both Directions in Rutherford County from Halls Farm Dr to US 221. All lanes closed. Id: 869 · All lanes closed · The road will be closed between Horn Mill Road and US-221 at Catheys Creek. Local traffic only. On the West side, take Horn Mill Road to Painters Gap Road. Turn left, (East) and continue on Painters Gap Road to US-221. Turn left, (north) on US-221 for roughly 3 miles, returning to Nanneytown Road. On the East side, Take US-221 South roughly 3 miles, turn right onto Gilkey School Road, turning onto Painters Gap Road. Stay on Painters Gap Road to Hor
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 1, 2026
Lane closures and work zones 2
- Work zonenorthbound
Maintenance on US 221 Both Directions in Watauga County from Deerfield Rd to Possum Ho…
Since Tue, Oct 6, 9:00 PM EDT
Maintenance on US 221 Both Directions in Watauga County from Deerfield Rd to Possum Hollow Rd. All Lanes Affected. Id: 9027
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 30, 2026
- Work zonesouthbound
Maintenance on US 221 Both Directions in Watauga County from Deerfield Rd to Possum Ho…
Since Tue, Oct 6, 9:00 PM EDT
Maintenance on US 221 Both Directions in Watauga County from Deerfield Rd to Possum Hollow Rd. All Lanes Affected. Id: 9027
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 30, 2026
Planned work 1
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