Raleigh beltline now has three lanes in each direction from Wade Avenue to Walnut Street

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A major milestone in the improvement project on one of the Capital City's busiest roadways, the Raleigh beltline.

Traffic is now in its final pattern along the west side of I-440.

Chopper 11 flew over the highway today.

The beltline now has three lanes open in each direction from Wade Avenue to Walnut Street.

That makes this the last section to be upgraded from two to three lanes each way. This is expected to improve traffic flow and safety.