CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The inner loop of I-485 in south Charlotte has reopened following a crash Friday afternoon.
The crash happened after 2 p.m. Friday in the inner loop lanes approaching Rea Road. Traffic delays stretch back into Matthews and toward the interchange with U.S. 74 (Independence Freeway). The closure impacted drivers headed toward Pineville and Ballantyne.
To avoid the crash in south Charlotte, drivers had several options:
1. Drivers can take Ballantyne Commons Parkway with access to I-485 at Providence Road and Johnston Road (U.S. 521).
2. Drivers can parallel to the north using Pineville-Matthews Road, also called NC 51.
3. Drivers can parallel to the south using Ardrey Kell Road and again use return access to I-485 at Providence Road and Johnston Road (U.S. 521.)
Medic said they did not respond to the crash and did not have any information to share about injuries.
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