CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Traffic impacts are expected Monday because of an event in Concord, North Carolina with Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump.
Joined alongside his son, Eric Trump, and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, the Trump event is also expected to feature faith leaders. The names of those faith leaders were not included in the event's description.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Concord Convention Center, which is located off of Bruton Smith Blvd. between Interstate 85 and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Doors to the event open at 3:30 p.m.
Charlotte-area drivers should expect traffic impacts because of the event. As with previous visits, traffic on area roads is subject to temporary road closures and detours and the former president's motorcade travels between the airport and the event.
The exact motorcade route is publicly disclosed. With close proximity to the event venue, drivers should expect potential impacts on Interstate 85, Concord Mills Boulevard, Burton Smith Boulevard and North Tryon Street (also known as U.S. 29).
Trump's campaign has called this event the "11th Hour Faith Leaders Meeting." Just a few weeks before the Nov. 5 General Election, the event is one of three in the Carolinas this week. Earlier Monday, Trump is holding a 3 p.m. rally in Greenville, North Carolina. He will be in Greensboro, North Carolina on Tuesday night.
Trump's visit comes after Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Greenville, North Carolina last Sunday. There she spoke about the dangers of misinformation about the federal response to Helene in North Carolina.
The presidential candidates have visited North Carolina multiple times in the past few months hoping to secure the favor of voters in the critical swing state.