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Memorial Day weekend is packed with activities \u2014 some will cause road closures or change traffic patterns in the Charlotte area.<\/p>\n

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The 67th Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway has brought large crowds to Charlotte and Concord year after year for food, music, military appreciation and of course, racing. This year, events will be held <\/a>at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 leading up to the main race (and Brad Paisley pre-concert)<\/a> on Sunday, May 24 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Speed Street<\/a>, an annual multi-day motorsports festival held in the Charlotte area over Memorial Day weekend, will also bring thousands of fans to the area.<\/p>\n

The North Carolina Department of Transportation<\/a> announced Tuesday, May 19 the department is preparing for increased traffic on Interstate 85, U.S. 29, N.C. 49 and Bruton Smith Boulevard<\/b> throughout the festivities. Commuters should avoid using I-85<\/b> or be prepared for traffic and congestion, especially through the weekend.<\/p>\n

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The NCDOT recommends motorists use U.S. 29<\/b> to reduce delays.<\/p>\n

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Real time traffic updates are available at DriveNC.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlotte FC<\/a> will play the New England Revolution at Bank of America Stadium Saturday, May 23. Kick off is at 7:40 p.m., but the parking lots open at 11 a.m. and events run throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Traffic adjustments, according to the City of Charlotte:<\/p>\n

The City of Charlotte offers an interactive street closure map at charlottenc.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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