Large fallen tree blocks south Charlotte road Tuesday

A large tree fell across a road in south Charlotte Tuesday morning, closing the area down.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police closed Archdale Drive in both directions near Archdale Park around 4:39 a.m.

Crews are expected to have the area cleared by 8 a.m.

Alternate routes are advised.

This story was originally published July 11, 2017 at 7:12 AM with the headline "Large fallen tree blocks south Charlotte road Tuesday."