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The latest traffic problem on a morning full of traffic problems is on northbound Interstate 77, where a wreck was reported near Nations Ford Road.
But there also are problems on Providence Road, Albemarle Road, Harris Boulevard at North Tryon Street, and in Union County on Potter Road.
In addition, congestion is heavy on the interstates.
Here are the details at 8:30 a.m.:
-- Mount Holly-Huntersville Road at Overlook Mountain Drive ... A collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle is causing major delays. Injuries are involved. This is near the Walmart store. Motorists should avoid the area until at least 9 a.m.
-- I-485 inner loop, south Mecklenburg ... Congestion; traffic averaging 15-20 mph from Providence Road to South Boulevard.
-- I-77 southbound, Lake Norman area ... Congestion; traffic averaging 20-25 mph from the lake to Exit 23.
-- I-85 southbound, Cabarrus County ... Congestion; traffic averaging 25-30 mph from N.C. 73 down to I-485.
-- I-77 northbound, south Charlotte ... Collision near Nations Ford Road, at mile marker 4; traffic moving 10 mph from Carowinds Boulevard to the wreck scene. Two lanes blocked at 8:30 a.m.
-- Independence Boulevard inbound ... Congestion between Margaret Wallace Road and Idlewild Road; traffic moving 10 mph.
-- Providence Road inbound ... Congestion near the Arboretum.
-- Providence Road at Kuykendall Road ... Collision; moderate delays.
-- Albemarle Road at Harrisburg Road ... Collision; minor to moderate delays.
-- Harris Boulevard and North Tryon Street ... Collision; moderate delays for northbound traffic on North Tryon.
-- Potter Road at Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, Union County ... Collision; moderate delays.
