Peters Creek Parkway Bridge Closed for Repairs

Northbound lanes at Clemmonsville Road shut down for two weeks due to January overpass damage

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

The northbound lanes of N.C. 150 (Peters Creek Parkway) at Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are now closed as crews work to repair damage to a bridge overpass. The closure began on February 9th and is expected to last around two weeks, weather permitting. The damage occurred in January when a tractor-trailer hauling an excavator struck the overpass.

Why it matters

The closure will cause traffic detours and delays in the area, impacting commuters and businesses along the busy Peters Creek Parkway corridor. Ensuring the structural integrity of the overpass is critical for public safety.

The details

During the closure, traffic is being detoured by exiting at West Clemmonsville Road, traveling through the roundabout, and re-entering Peters Creek Parkway using the on-ramp. Repairs have been delayed due to inclement weather since the initial damage occurred in January.

  • The closure began at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • The closure is expected to last around two weeks, weather permitting.

The players

N.C. Department of Transportation

The state transportation agency overseeing the bridge repair project and traffic detours.

Tractor-trailer driver

The driver of the tractor-trailer that struck and damaged the overpass in January 2026.

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What’s next

Once the bridge repairs are completed, the northbound lanes of Peters Creek Parkway at Clemmonsville Road will reopen to normal traffic.

The takeaway

This closure highlights the importance of maintaining critical transportation infrastructure and the impact that unexpected damage can have on commuters and businesses in the local community.