The N.C. Department of Transportation will shift all traffic on Leesville Road (State Road 1839) into a new pattern between Darling Street and Mt. Herman Road / Shady Grove Road (S.R. 1981) in Raleigh on Friday Dec. 19, weather permitting.

Both northbound and southbound lanes will be shifted onto the new pavement located on the east side of the project. Throughout the shift, intermittent lane closures can be expected and flaggers will help to direct traffic. All travel lanes will remain open from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

These traffic shifts are necessary to construct the next phase of the project.

NCDOT reminds motorists to stay alert, travel at non-peak times and use alternate routes, when possible. Plan ahead before driving by visiting the NCDOT Traveler Information Management System Web site www.ncdot.gov/traffictravel or call 511, the state's toll-free travel information line for current travel conditions.