Which roads will be affected for the monks in Charlotte? See their latest route
A line of robed Buddhist monks, walking quietly on a cross-country journey for peace, are almost to Charlotte.
Their arrival is drawing crowds, cameras — and a few questions for drivers wondering what it means for their commute. Will streets shut down? Should you plan a detour?
Here’s what to expect as the walk makes its way through Charlotte.
Which Charlotte roads will be closed for the monks?
As of Thursday morning, the monks were traveling north along Providence Road, according to the live online map tracking their journey. They will continue in that direction before turning right onto Hawthorne Lane, then right again onto Parkwood Avenue, which becomes The Plaza. From there, they’ll turn left onto Matheson Avenue, right onto North Tryon Street, and left onto West Sugar Creek Road, where they are scheduled to stop for lunch.
After the break, the group will head toward Interstate 85, exit back onto North Tryon Street, and continue north to Bruton Smith Boulevard. They’ll turn left there and stop for the night at ZMAX Dragway.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not confirmed to the Observer whether these roads will be closed, but local law enforcement has been involved in helping with safety and traffic when they’ve passed through other cities, like Atlanta.
How to support the monks
You can support the monks by making an online donation to help fund the walk and support their mission through their official donation page on Zeffy.
You can also send donations directly via Zelle using the following email address: huongdaovip2018@yahoo.com.
This story was originally published January 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM.
