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I-85 reopened after a crash near Statesville Rd.

Only one lane was open as emergency officials worked to clear the crash.
Credit: NCDOT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes of Interstate 85 southbound at Statesville Road have reopened after a crash Tuesday afternoon.

At least three Medic ambulances responded along with the Charlotte Fire Department. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to Medic to ask about any injuries as a result of the crash.

Delays stretched back several miles on I-85 southbound to at least Exit 36 for University City Blvd. Emergency officials had to reduce southbound traffic to only one lane after the crash. Northbound traffic remained open.

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