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Crash closes all lanes on Interstate 85 South in Charlotte, NCDOT says

A crash closed all four lanes of Interstate 85 South in Charlotte on Saturday night, Feb. 14, 2026, state highway officials said.

A crash closed all four lanes of Interstate 85 South in Charlotte on Saturday night, Feb. 14, 2026, state highway officials said.

NC Department of Transportation

A crash closed all four lanes of Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Saturday night, state highway officials said.

The lanes are closed near Sam Wilson Road exit 29, according to drivenc.org, the state’s real-time road closure map.

“Expected impact to traffic is high,” officials said on the site.

The wreck happened about 6:15 p.m., and the highway is expected to be closed until 7:15 p.m., according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.

No injuries were immediately reported by MEDIC.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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