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As the remnants of
#FlorenceNC
move across our area, traffic signal service may be interrupted. If you do have to drive and approach a dark intersection, please use caution and treat it as a four-way stop.
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#TheKing
of
@NASCAR
made a pitstop to the
#NCDMV
for his
#NCREALID
today.
@RPMotorsports
@pettysgarage
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Update: crews removed
#ConeWeed
since it was so close to the road. They didn't mean to be a Grinch and disrupt a positive community effort. We're taking Cone Weed to
@Huntersville_FD
this afternoon for safe keeping. We hope Cone Weed continues to spread holiday cheer.
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The flyover bridge at
@ConcordMillsNC
is now open!
Please use caution getting used to the new pattern!
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In
@ConcordNCgov
, maintenance crews will close Cabarrus Avenue b/t Union & Church streets Tuesday for pavement repairs. The closure will be from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WB traffic can take Church St. South to Corban Ave. to Union St. NB. back to Cabarrus Ave.
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, I-85, South, MM 32, In Charlotte, Vehicle Crash, Lane Closed, at 3/7 5:42 PM
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As of 8:30 a.m., 9 roads are flooded in Cabarrus County,18 in Union County, 26 in Stanly County, and more than 90 in Anson County. Visit () for updates as conditions change.
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, Sen Marshall Arthur Rauch Hwy, North, MM 14, In Gastonia, Vehicle Crash, Lane Closed.
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This PSA is catchy, and you may end up singing along, but it does share an important message. Please don't drive across a flooded road or an area with standing water - turn around, don't drown. Thanks,
@NOAA
!
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New Information:
Ramps are now closed from I-85 North and South to I-77 South
Official detour for drivers on I-77 South:
Take Exit 13 A (I-85 South) for 8 miles, then Exit 30A (I-485 Inner) for 10 miles to reaccess I-77.
Go to for the latest information.
⚫ Additional closures ⚫
Entrance ramp from Tyvola Road to I-77 South
Left lane on I-77 North near exit 4/Nations Ford Road
All southbound lanes remain closed
Please seek an alternate route.
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Progress on Phase 1 of
#CharlotteGatewayStation
continues.
Once fully complete, this intermodal facility will link numerous modes of
#transportation
and spur economic development in the region.
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*Traffic Alert*
❗ I-77 North is closed near exit 52 in
#Statesville
➡️ Please avoid the area
🚗 Check for updates
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I-85 is currently closed in both directions near exit 45 (Harris Boulevard) due to police activity. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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*UPDATE*
I-485 Outer is shut down b/t I-77 and Westinghouse Blvd. due to a crash. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
Check for updates.
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➡️ Important news from
#CMPD
⬅️
👉 Two left lanes are OPEN on I-77 South near Nations Ford Road.
👉 The right lane and entrance ramp from Tyvola Road to I-77 South will stay closed until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
👉 Please plan accordingly.
2 lanes have reopened on I-77 Southbound for commuters. Please drive cautiously as we still have workers on scene.
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From our Metrolina Regional Traffic Management Center (TMC) in Charlotte. Working hard to keep traffic moving!
#ncwx
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*TRAFFIC UPDATE*
I-77 North remains closed near exit 9 in
#Charlotte
, including the collector lanes to John Belk Freeway/Wilkinson Blvd. Traffic is backed up approximately six miles. Please seek an alternate route and check for updates.
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🔊 Great news in
#Iredell
County
🚙 The I-40/I-77 interchange in
#Statesville
is in its final traffic pattern
🚧 Work continues into Spring 2024
👉 More:
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We were just made aware of the
#ConeWeed
situation in Huntersville. We're working to find out where it went and we'll update once we know more. This is a first for us 🤔
@LNCitizen
@Huntersville_FD
@JoeBrunoWSOC9
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*Traffic Alert*
🔴 The ramp from I-85 South to I-77 South is closed to clear an overturned tractor trailer that was hauling plywood.
🔴 Please avoid the area
🔴 Check for updates.
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The
@CATSRideTransit
#CityLYNX
Gold Line is a streetcar system 🚈 changing the way people get around with an eye on the environment. It's this year's Mobi Award winner in the Large Urban & Innovation categories.
Watch ➡️
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Thank you,
@CabarrusCounty
employees for picking up litter along Church Street in
@ConcordNCgov
during
#LitterSweepNC
! We appreciate your partnership and participation to keep our state litter-free!
Help us keep our roadsides clean and visit !
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A look at I-85 near exit 55 in
@CabarrusCounty
showing a lot of the white stuff ❄️! It's a good idea to stay inside and let our crews push snow and sleet out of the way. You can see I-85 and other roads on .
#ncwx
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Litter belongs in the trash can, not on roadsides. Almost 2 million pounds have been picked up statewide since the start of 2021, and we're not done yet. You can help by signing up for the Spring Litter Sweep April 10-24. Find out more at
#LitterSweepNC
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Thank you,
@CabarrusCounty
employees for picking up litter along Church Street in
@ConcordNCgov
during
#LitterSweepNC
! We appreciate your partnership and participation to keep our state litter-free!
Help us keep our roadsides clean and visit !
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❗ Traffic Alert❗
⚠️ I-85 South is shut down near I-485 (Exit 48)
➡️ This is a look at southbound traffic near Exit 52
✳️ Avoid the area and seek an alternate route
▶️ Follow for updates
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Road conditions in Division 10:
❄️ Anson - partially covered with snow/ice
❄️ Cabarrus - clear with possible icy spots
❄️ Mecklenburg - clear with possible icy spots
❄️ Stanly - clear with possible icy spots
❄️ Union - clear with possible icy spots
Stay warm and safe!
#ncwx
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Our plows are clearing roads in
@CabarrusCounty
like George Liles Parkway and U.S. 29. Please leave room for them to work, and please stay inside if you can. Check road conditions anytime at .
#ncwx
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Can you feel the excitement,
@CLTgov
and
@CATSRideTransit
?
We can't wait for what's to come when
#CharlotteGatewayStation
opens! 🚆 What are you looking forward to with this station?
📸 1: progress on the passenger platform at 5th & Trade St.
📸 2: pouring concrete for the platform, near
@Panthers
stadium
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This is Old Camden Road in Union County. Crews are assessing damage from
#FlorenceNC
when it's safe to do so. Drivers - please do not drive around or move barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
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The effects of
#FlorenceNC
are still heading our way. Conditions will worsen as rainfall increases across the area. Please stay off the roads if possible. If you come across standing water, please turn around!
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DYK? A new section of Little Sugar Creek Greenway in
#MecklenburgCounty
opened in June between Interstate 485 and the President James K. Polk Historic Site in
#Pineville
. Enjoy this 1.82 – mile section that offers a different view – you never know what you might see! 🦌 🐢 🌻
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Today, NCDOT and contract crews continue clearing interstates, primary roads (think U.S/N.C. four - lane routes), then secondary roads in our system. ❄�� Please be patient as we work and leave room for the trucks. ✅
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We are at the Charlotte Gateway station groundbreaking! Secretary Trogdon is making remarks.
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Spikes are driven in as we break ground for the Charlotte Gateway Station!
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Several roads are closed in Division 10's Anson, Cabarrus, Stanly and Union counties due to flooding or downed trees from
#HurricaneMichael
. Visit () for the latest road conditions.
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#NCDMV
commissioner
@WayneGoodwinNC
spent the day checking in on Charlotte's driver license offices and made a stop to speak at
@RotaryCharlotte
.
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Crews are working to open the ramp from U.S. 74 West to the John Belk Freeway in coordination with CMPD. We anticipate opening the ramp when temperatures rise later this morning. Please avoid driving if at all possible.
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Litter pickup is in full swing, like here on Rhyne Road in
@MeckCounty
. The statewide litter sweep is right around the corner, April 10 - 14 - interested in volunteering? Find out more at !
#LitterSweepNC
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Our friends at
@NWSGSP
are working hard to forecast the next round of winter weather. Our team is closely monitoring and developing plans to be ready. ✔️ Make sure you're ready, too.
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Travel in Charlotte is very hazardous and will remain difficult today. We ask folks to stay home if at all possible as our crews plow, salt and sand the roads. That will make their work easier.
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Traffic Alert
❗ Please avoid N.C. 49/Pavilion Boulevard in
#Charlotte
🚓 Tractor Trailer overturned, taking down traffic signals
▶️ Affecting I-485 Inner at exit 33 as well
❗ Follow for updates
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In Division 10 (Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Anson counties), interstates are partially covered and slushy in most areas. Primary routes are snow-covered in northern sections, while southern areas are seeing little to no accumulation. We urge everyone to stay in today.
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Contract crews will close eastbound lanes on Concord Mills Boulevard in
@ConcordNCgov
Sunday night to continue work on the new flyover bridge to Concord Mills Mall. The closure will stay in place through Thursday a.m. Details and detour info here:
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Mon, Aug 21, most of NC will experience a 🌞 eclipse of 90% totality or more. More info:
#NCeclipse
#Eclipse2017
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Up to 20 contract trucks will be applying brine along I-77, I-485, I-277, and I-85, starting later this morning. Please use caution and be safe!
#ncwx
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Important note regarding traffic incident alerts missing from
@Twitter
. 👇
You may have noticed our traffic incident alerts have stopped in recent weeks.
@Twitter
has removed our ability to push out these important messages. We will continue to work with
@TwitterSupport
to try and restore them as soon as possible.
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, I-77, South, MM 10, Near Huntersville, Night Time Construction, Ramp Closed, at 1/2 10:00 PM
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Division 10 staff joined BOT member
@TonyLathropLaw
to clean up a portion of Monroe Road in east Charlotte during
#LitterSweepNC
.
We're still going strong and need your help! Learn more at
.
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Here's a good representation of how much of the solar eclipse North Carolina will experience throughout the state.
#Eclipse2017
#NCeclipse
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❗ Traffic Alert ❗
⚫ I-85 North is closed near exit 17 (U.S. 321) in
#Gastonia
due to a vehicle fire
🚗 Please seek an alternate route
▶️ Check for updates
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U.S. 321 is closed in both directions at Hardin Road in Gaston County due to downed power lines.
The closure is expected to remain in place until 8 AM Thursday. A detour is in place for both directions.
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*UPDATE*
Crews are opening the two left lanes on I-77 North near exit 9, and the bridge on Clarkson Street over I-77 has opened to traffic. The bridge was not damaged from the crash.
Please continue to use an alternate route, if possible.
*TRAFFIC UPDATE*
I-77 North remains closed near exit 9 in
#Charlotte
, including the collector lanes to John Belk Freeway/Wilkinson Blvd. Traffic is backed up approximately six miles. Please seek an alternate route and check for updates.
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Some of the first vehicles coming over the new flyover bridge at Concord Mills Mall, even our friends from
@ConcordNCFire
!
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*Traffic Alert*
All lanes are open on I-85 South near exit 46, but standing water is still affecting northbound lanes. Please seek an alternate route if possible and check for updates.
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The new Elm Lane bridge over I-485 is open!
Board members Stephen Rosenburgh &
@TonyLathropLaw
christened it.
✔️ Bike path & extra lanes
✔️ Sidewalk
📖
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Division 10 staff joined BOT member
@TonyLathropLaw
to clean up a portion of Monroe Road in east Charlotte during
#LitterSweepNC
.
We're still going strong and need your help! Learn more at
.
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In
@ConcordNCgov
, work on a new bridge at Concord Mills Mall originally set to start Jan. 2 will be pushed back to Monday, Jan. 6. The work requires closing access to the first entrance closest to I-85:
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The President and VP will visit Charlotte Monday requiring intermittent road closures for the presidential motorcade. Motorcade routes will not be provided in advance, so drivers should add extra time to reach their destinations in case they encounter a closure.
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This is Stough Road near Roberta Road in
@CabarrusCounty
. More than 70 roads are closed in Anson, Cabarrus, Stanly and Union counties - some should open once waters recede and are deemed safe. Check before going out for the latest updates.
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Union County Emergency Management, after consultation with the
@UnionCoSheriff
and all Union County Police Chiefs, has issued a curfew for all of Union County from 7 p.m. on Sunday to 7 a.m. on Monday.
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NCDOT joined
@I77Express
and
@CLTgov
officials Saturday to reveal an art mural in Genesis Park, honoring the late Pastor Barbara Brewton. Local artist Sala Faruq is standing in front of the new mural.
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Snow has fallen in parts of Division 10 (Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Union counties). The interstates are clear and slushy in spots, as are two- and four-lane primary routes. Work continues to clear secondary roads. If you have to drive, please slow down.
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❗️Traffic Alert❗️
➡️I-85 North is closed near Beatties Ford Rd.
➡️Overturned tanker & fuel spill
➡️Go to for updates
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🌧️ Rain rain rain!
📆 We should see a good bit this holiday weekend 🙁
🚌 If you travel, check out first!
💦 Be safe and weather aware!
#ncwx
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We’re currently testing our traffic incident alert capabilities. If you can see this post, it means we are one step closer to being able to provide you with these important messages once again. Visit for real-time traffic updates.
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I - 77 is closed in both directions near exit 30 in Davidson due to power lines that came down during earlier storms. Energy crews are on scene to make repairs estimated to take 2 to 3 hours.
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For Thanksgiving travel, we'll suspend most road construction on major routes to make trips a little smoother:
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Crews are removing litter from
@CabarrusCounty
roadways and across the state. Help us keep the area beautiful by securing your load and disposing trash properly (not on the side of the road). 🚯
#littersweepNC
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❗️All lanes of I-85 South are closed near exit 40 due to a crash.
❗️Please avoid the area for the next few hours.
❗️Updates are available at .
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Hey, Charlotte! For one day only, the driver license office in University City is opening its doors from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. this Saturday for
#REALIDday
⭐. Don't forget your documents.
#NCDMVontheMove
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The continuous flow intersection at N.C. 16/Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road has received national honors! More: 👉
Learn how the CFI works here ⏭️
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The continuous flow intersection (CFI) at N.C. 16/Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road has garnered national recognition!
More details:
How a CFI works:
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Once
#FlorenceNC
passes, flooding will still be a major hazard for days. We encourage you to remain alert and avoid standing water, as hidden dangers may be under the surface.
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❗ Rocky River Rd. remains closed between I-485 and Robinson Church Road. These photos taken yesterday reflect the hard work ahead. Our team is clearing debris from the side of the road while utility providers work to restore service. Please avoid the area.
#ncwx
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In
@ConcordNCgov
, work on a new bridge at Concord Mills Mall originally set to start Jan. 2 will be pushed back to Monday, Jan. 6. The work requires closing access to the first entrance closest to I-85:
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The
#NCDMV
Driver License office in Huntersville has reopened and is servicing customers with appointments. Online services are available at .
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The new Charlotte University City driver license office (9711 David Taylor Dr.) is open with no wait. Transactions are being completed in 6.5 minutes.
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A mix of wintry precipitation is heading our way. ❄️ 🌨️ Division 10 crews (Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Union counties) are putting plans in place to pretreat interstates, primary and secondary routes after rush hour. Leave room for the trucks!
#ncwx
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#REALIDday
is underway at the new University City driver license office on David Taylor Drive in Charlotte. These guys are already in and out with
#NCREALIDs
in hand! The office is open until 4 P.M. today only.
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Once
#FlorenceNC
passes, flooding will still be a major hazard for days. We encourage you to remain alert and avoid standing water, as hidden dangers may be under the surface.
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ATTN Charlotte Drivers: I-277 Inner Loop (and many Uptown roads) will be CLOSED Sept. 3 from 3 a.m.-Noon as +5,000 runners participate in the annual Around The Crown 10K.
🏃♀️ Race details:
🚘 Real-time road updates:
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In
@ConcordNCgov
, contract crews will suspend work on a new flyover bridge at Concord Mills Mall so holiday shoppers will be unimpeded by construction. Work will resume in 2020.
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Elm Lane will close b/t N.C. 51 and Ballantyne Commons Parkway Monday 8/31 to start bridge demolition/rebuild over I-485., as part of the express lanes project underway. Drivers will be detoured along N.C> 51, Rea Road and BCP during this year-long phase
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⚠️HEADS UP⚠️ The 3rd general purpose lane of the I-485 Outer Loop between Rea and Providence roads is set to open this week.
Lane closures will be in place Tues/Wed starting at 9 p.m. to safely remove the temporary barrier wall and have the new lane open by Thursday morning.
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❗ Heads up in
#Charlotte
👉 Three of four lanes are blocked on I-85 South near exit 29
🚗 Slow down and move over!
❗ Check for updates
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🚧 Reminder 🚧
Work on the ramps from I-77/I-85 to Statesville Avenue starts tonight - April 11.
Details:
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*Traffic Alert*
Crews are closing I-85 South near mile marker 46 due to Mallard Creek flooding under the highway. Drivers will be detoured at I-485 (exit 48). Northbound traffic is down to two lanes. Please seek an alternate route and check for updates.
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*Traffic Alert*
Watch for a crash on I-85 South near exit 39/Statesville Avenue in
#Charlotte
. Traffic is currently backed up 2.5 miles.
Check for the latest updates.
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Still a busy scene on I-77 North near exit 9 in
#Charlotte
.
Cleanup continues from an early morning crash.
Two lanes are open to traffic.
Thank you
@NCSHP
,
@CMPD
,
@CharlotteFD
,
@MecklenburgEMS
,
@SteeleCreekVFD
for assisting!
Drivers - please
#MoveOver
for all responders.
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As
#FlorenceNC
approaches our area, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind about flash flooding. Please be safe!
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In
@CabarrusCounty
, maintenance crews have completed repairs to a bridge on Stough Road near Frank Liske Park that was damaged from an overnight crash. All lanes are open to traffic.
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*Concord Drivers*
We're helping
@ConcordNCgov
with traffic control at Pitts School Rd./U.S. 29 so crews can safely repair a broken water main.
Detour ➡️ ➡️ Pitts School Rd. to Roberta Rd. and George Liles Parkway, back to U.S. 29. This will be a multi-day closure.
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All lanes are now open on I-85 near Harris Boulevard. Delays are possible as traffic resumes to normal.
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*Traffic Update* Drivers should avoid Concord Mills Blvd in
@ConcordNCgov
due to a gas line being hit. Access from I-85 North and South will be blocked for the next few hours. while the gas company assesses repairs.
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Contract crews will close eastbound lanes on Concord Mills Boulevard in
@ConcordNCgov
Sunday night to continue work on the new flyover bridge to Concord Mills Mall. The closure will stay in place through Thursday a.m. Details and detour info here:
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, I-277, Outer, MM 1, In Charlotte, Maintenance, Shoulder Closed, at 1/9 1:00 PM
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Winter prep discussion in CLT tomorrow at 10 a.m.
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