Left lane blocked on I-77 north in Statesville near Exit 54

The left lane of Interstate 77 north is blocked near the U.S. 21/Turnersburg Highway exit in Statesville due to a wreck at 10:04 a.m. that initially blocked both lanes.

Delays are likely in the area.

Crews are working near exit 54 to clear the scene and expect to reopen the interstate around noon, according to a report from N.C. Department of Transportation.

Details about the wreck have not been released, and there is no word on whether injuries are involved.

This story was originally published April 20, 2016 at 7:56 AM with the headline "Left lane blocked on I-77 north in Statesville near Exit 54."