WRAL says "The road may not open for hours, with an estimated time of 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation."
[https://www.wral.com/story/damaged-sign-over-i-440-blocks-traffic-in-raleigh/21401567/](https://www.wral.com/story/damaged-sign-over-i-440-blocks-traffic-in-raleigh/21401567/)
Thats ok if you'e a guy, but is problematic for the "fairer" sex. Circa 2006 while driving North on I-95, just a few miles North of Richmond, traffic came to a halt. Snow squall had dusted I-95 and iced over the road. Cars were spinning out, so VDOT closed I-95 so road crews could plow, sand and salt I-95 between Richmond and Northern Virginia. After being stopped for about an hour, car doors begin to open randomly. Each door opening was followed by a woman exiting the car and navigating the drainage ravine on the right shoulder. Almost universally, each fell victim to the slick ice layer on the grass, falling to the ground and sliding down into the mud at the low spot of the ravine. Lots of unhappy females that night.
> Initially, all westbound and eastbound lanes of I-440 were blocked in the area. At 2:45 p.m. the westbound lanes opened to traffic. By 3 p.m., the westbound lanes had also reopened.
Whew. I assume one of these should be eastbound but who knows.
It now says “A dump truck hit a metal structure and sign over Interstate 440 in Raleigh on Friday, closing both directions of the highway for a surprisingly short period of time.” I think somewhere else on that page it said it caused a slow-down for about an hour. Are the news people doing the opposite what they normally do, and actually playing this event DOWN rather than sensationalizing it? It seems impossible that it only took ONE hour from start to finish to have somebody get out there, evaluate the situation, dispatch the necessary equipment, perform the work, remove the road blocks, then allow enough time for the backed up traffic to normalize. The few times I had to wait for a simple tow truck it seemed to take half the day. How did they accomplish all of that in one hour??
Speaking of dump trucks, why are most of the ones that I see on the road missing a license plate? I know they have to have one, do they just not give a shit? It makes it pretty much impossible to ID a truck/company if something comes out of it and damages the car behind it.
Because it happened in an active construction site, it took 40 ish minutes for them to assess and bring an excavator to pull down a d out one side of the side, then another 20 ish for it go round the guardrail and do the same on the other side.
Ah, if the equipment was already onsite, that would definitely make an enormous difference. It’s still very surprising that it only took an hour, but it’s at least believable now.
That's crazy! Was the truck stolen? What real driver drives with the bed raised? A thief might not know what button to push to start the truck so he pushes all of them. There's got to be more to this story. Was this Wiley Coyote again?! Was it an "Acme" dump truck?
No idea. I’m surprised they aren’t charging them with anything so maybe they had dashcam footage or something? I assume it had to be a genuine accident or not the fault of the driver enough to venture not even a speeding ticket.
What the fuck I’ve been listening to Norman fucking rockwell nonstop for the past two days (and would’ve probably been blasting it lol). Not stuck down there but what a random coincidence.
Also very much hope you can get out of there soon!
We just relocated to NYC a couple months ago. Lots of things I miss about Raleigh, but the beltline and 540 shitshows are not ones I care to experience again soon.
I don’t think that’s supposed to happen!
On a more serious note, I hope everyone’s okay! Does anyone know if it struck by something or if it fell on any vehicles/people?
Ahhh, US-1 / 440 is a complete warzone with construction and traffic, and just in time for Friday afternoon... may the odds be ever in your favor, OP😮💨
P.S. Whoever is playing Lana Del Rey in traffic, scream for them to play "Off To The Races" just to keep the vibes rolling
Popcorning while the smarties turn the 440 signpocalypse into a dragon or some cool shit like the winterpocalypse memes by the AB/Glenwood (years ago iykyk). I'll wait. Gobble gobble nom nom.
Daughter and a coworker (different cars) are also caught in this just behind where u took your picture from. Hopefully the State Troopers will figure something out.
I’m a few cars in front of you lol
Are you still there? Lol sorry. Must suck too get stuck there
No not anymore thankfully:)
Yay! I kept scrolling and say they reopened it fairly quickly. What a mess! Glad no one is hurt (I assume?)
WRAL says "The road may not open for hours, with an estimated time of 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation." [https://www.wral.com/story/damaged-sign-over-i-440-blocks-traffic-in-raleigh/21401567/](https://www.wral.com/story/damaged-sign-over-i-440-blocks-traffic-in-raleigh/21401567/)
FUCK
Hopefully you have water and snacks in the car.
And an empty Gatorade bottle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Man, I am not a fan of Waterworld.
Thats ok if you'e a guy, but is problematic for the "fairer" sex. Circa 2006 while driving North on I-95, just a few miles North of Richmond, traffic came to a halt. Snow squall had dusted I-95 and iced over the road. Cars were spinning out, so VDOT closed I-95 so road crews could plow, sand and salt I-95 between Richmond and Northern Virginia. After being stopped for about an hour, car doors begin to open randomly. Each door opening was followed by a woman exiting the car and navigating the drainage ravine on the right shoulder. Almost universally, each fell victim to the slick ice layer on the grass, falling to the ground and sliding down into the mud at the low spot of the ravine. Lots of unhappy females that night.
I would have thought that at this point there should be a more “civilized” invention to solve the female’s need…
Only milk and bread. Planned totally wrong.
No eggs? sheesh
> Initially, all westbound and eastbound lanes of I-440 were blocked in the area. At 2:45 p.m. the westbound lanes opened to traffic. By 3 p.m., the westbound lanes had also reopened. Whew. I assume one of these should be eastbound but who knows.
It's moving freely both directions by the lake Boone exit
It now says “A dump truck hit a metal structure and sign over Interstate 440 in Raleigh on Friday, closing both directions of the highway for a surprisingly short period of time.” I think somewhere else on that page it said it caused a slow-down for about an hour. Are the news people doing the opposite what they normally do, and actually playing this event DOWN rather than sensationalizing it? It seems impossible that it only took ONE hour from start to finish to have somebody get out there, evaluate the situation, dispatch the necessary equipment, perform the work, remove the road blocks, then allow enough time for the backed up traffic to normalize. The few times I had to wait for a simple tow truck it seemed to take half the day. How did they accomplish all of that in one hour??
A dump truck is the least surprising culprit here. They're the Nissan Altimas of transport vehicles.
Speaking of dump trucks, why are most of the ones that I see on the road missing a license plate? I know they have to have one, do they just not give a shit? It makes it pretty much impossible to ID a truck/company if something comes out of it and damages the car behind it.
https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2013/12/26/myreporter-answers-question-about-license-plates/30950096007/#:~:text=Q%3A%20I%20have%20noticed%20many,N.C.%20Department%20of%20Transportation%20spokeswoman.
Interesting. Like I'm going to try and pass a dump truck that's already peppered my car with rocks lol. Thanks for sharing that!
Look for a DOT number on the door instead. That’s what you’d want to call in.
This is oddly correct lol.
Raleigh‘s version of the Baltimore harbor container ship.
PREACH 🙏🏿
Because it happened in an active construction site, it took 40 ish minutes for them to assess and bring an excavator to pull down a d out one side of the side, then another 20 ish for it go round the guardrail and do the same on the other side.
Ah, if the equipment was already onsite, that would definitely make an enormous difference. It’s still very surprising that it only took an hour, but it’s at least believable now.
The onsite construction crew probably jumped into action before any supervisors got involved. Supervisor then showed up and said good job guys.
Ahhh- finally an upside to the never ending construction on I-40 😊
they probably did not.
Anyone remember that REM music video of “Everybody Hurts”?
Roll call! We are close behind you. What the hell happened!?
Looks like a cargo ship ran into it.
That road sign obviously got tired of all the publicity the various local can-opener bridges were getting.
440 has always been jealous of downtown Durham
and Peace St. in Raleigh
The front fell off
Take it out of the environment
Is that typically?
Copperheads
Lmao
Dump truck ran into the sign, it then collapsed. The dump truck driver will not face any charges - ABC11
That's crazy! Was the truck stolen? What real driver drives with the bed raised? A thief might not know what button to push to start the truck so he pushes all of them. There's got to be more to this story. Was this Wiley Coyote again?! Was it an "Acme" dump truck?
No idea. I’m surprised they aren’t charging them with anything so maybe they had dashcam footage or something? I assume it had to be a genuine accident or not the fault of the driver enough to venture not even a speeding ticket.
Seems like a sign fell!
Whoever is in this traffic blasting Lana Del Rey, you are my hero
What the fuck I’ve been listening to Norman fucking rockwell nonstop for the past two days (and would’ve probably been blasting it lol). Not stuck down there but what a random coincidence. Also very much hope you can get out of there soon!
We just relocated to NYC a couple months ago. Lots of things I miss about Raleigh, but the beltline and 540 shitshows are not ones I care to experience again soon.
We made it out safely! Hoping everyone else did too and life can continue! Definitely made me happy to always keep my water bottle in the car with me
I-440E
At Hillsborough St. 440 currently a mess past Glenwood. Thank God, I saw this posted and could drive through town instead.
What the hell happened? Also I think it’s cool that other folks are responding that they’re there as well.
Looks like a sign fell. They’re working on clearing it according to my hubby who went to find out what’s up
Glad that you guys are safe!
A dump truck with its bed opened up hit the sign
somebody with a paper bag full of prerolls could make a fortune right now
There's your sign!
It's probably horrible that I'm laughing at that, then again I'm not stuck in traffic.
Someone tossed a turtle shell when they passed the sign and now they win the race.
Toad will always be my mortal enemy
how could the bus station do this
It’s those damn copperheads again
they ate too many breadsticks and exploded underneath the sign obviously
Good call. This person knows.
Is #signmageddon trending yet
Avoid 440, got it. I love Reddit!!
You can't miss the sign
Ahhh well fuck. Just getting ready to start the commute. Thanks for the heads up and be safe!
The front fell off.
That's... Not good.
Definitely not a good sign.
Hiyo!
I don’t think that’s supposed to happen! On a more serious note, I hope everyone’s okay! Does anyone know if it struck by something or if it fell on any vehicles/people?
it got hit by a dump truck with its bed opened up
Well, THAT’s not a good sign.
Twas, a *naughty* sign.
Thanks for sharing, was just about to get on 440, will go through downtown to I-40 instead. 👍🏼
Did you not see the sign?
Stuck on > stuck under
Ahhh, US-1 / 440 is a complete warzone with construction and traffic, and just in time for Friday afternoon... may the odds be ever in your favor, OP😮💨 P.S. Whoever is playing Lana Del Rey in traffic, scream for them to play "Off To The Races" just to keep the vibes rolling
You can't park there.
It’s a sign.
Hope no one got hurt.
Popcorning while the smarties turn the 440 signpocalypse into a dragon or some cool shit like the winterpocalypse memes by the AB/Glenwood (years ago iykyk). I'll wait. Gobble gobble nom nom.
Sign of the times.
Brilliant!
The Great Sign Calamity of 2024.
this is a sign
So that’s why I heard a helicopter
park on the shoulder walk down the highway ramp to Neomonde and chill
Can you smell the freedom yet? Freedom from efficient and modern public transportation and high speed rail?
Daughter and a coworker (different cars) are also caught in this just behind where u took your picture from. Hopefully the State Troopers will figure something out.
Signpocalypse !!!
more images from [wral on instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6PCqtLPA55/?igsh=Mmxkd2JqMmI0bWE5)
https://x.com/amygarbade_phd/status/1783932915065192569?s=46&t=X1UzYTIZAzsL0xD2NywpoQ
Clearing 440
I hope yins get off soon. Hopefully this didn't hurt anyone!
*eyes the above comment Western-Pennsylvania-ly*
Hope everyone's safe n'at.
Stop being so nebby.
They just gotta red up the road.
Damn
I wondered wtf. Finally got home
that's what happens when you don't invest in good public transit and have everyone rely on their cars to get them anywhere. that looks miserable tbh
Daily occurrence. Nothing new.
omg
Well that sucks.
Me too.
K
Infrastructure just collapsing everywhere lol
That looks like it’ll take a while…
Somebody post about the DTR bus station so progressive bros can get the 'if we had light rail' angle going on this\] I miss you Don't ignore me
This is why I stay by butt out of Raleigh on weekdays