Interstate 85 reopens in Charlotte 7 hours after wreck involving a big rig, NCDOT says
A crash involving an overturned semi-truck has closed Interstate 85 southbound at Brookshire Boulevard in Charlotte Saturday morning, police said.
Traffic was detoured for about seven hours onto Brookshire Boulevard from I-85, police and highway officials said.
The crash occurred about 4:15 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The highway reopened at about 11:30 a.m., after crews finished clearing the scene.
Police haven’t released details of the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published February 11, 2023 at 8:21 AM.
Joe Marusak
The Charlotte Observer