CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The northbound lanes of I-77 in north Charlotte were shut down Friday due to a tractor-trailer fire.
According to Charlotte Fire, crews responded to a reported fire near Sunset Road around 12:30 p.m. A team of 30 firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze by 1:10 p.m. Officials expected the road to be closed until around 5 p.m. Friday.
Drivers were advised to use I-85 North to Exit 45B to re-access I-77 north of the scene.
Traffic was backed up for several miles and heavy delays were expected as crews worked to clear the scene.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
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