U.S. 29 South Bridge in High Point Scheduled for Opening
A new U.S. 29 South bridge in High Point is set to open on Monday, with a detour beginning on Friday.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 8, 2026 — A significant infrastructure development is approaching completion in High Point, North Carolina, as the new U.S. 29 South bridge is slated to open to traffic on Monday. This opening marks the culmination of construction efforts for this vital transportation link.
In preparation for the bridge’s opening, a detour will be implemented starting on Friday. This detour is expected to guide traffic around the final stages of the transition or potential testing before the new structure becomes fully operational. Specific details regarding the route of the detour were not immediately available.
The U.S. 29 South corridor is a key artery for the region, and the opening of the new bridge is anticipated to improve traffic flow and connectivity. Further information about the project, including the contractor involved and the exact timeline for the detour’s conclusion, was not provided.
Residents and commuters are advised to anticipate changes in traffic patterns beginning on Friday due to the detour, and to plan accordingly for the full opening of the U.S. 29 South bridge on Monday.
Story summarized from the original created by GINGER BUMGARNER Staff Reporter on greensboro.com, see more information here.
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