Traffic

I-85 North reopens near Durham after morning crash closed lanes, disrupted traffic

Interstate 85 North near U.S. 70 near Durham is shut down Tuesday morning because of an accident. DOT says traffic impact is high.
Interstate 85 North near U.S. 70 near Durham is shut down Tuesday morning because of an accident. DOT says traffic impact is high. ttisbell@sunherald.com File

Interstate 85 North near Durham has reopened after a vehicle crash Tuesday morning.

The crash occurred around 8:15 a.m. near U.S. 70 at Exit 170, between Hillsborough and Durham, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Drivers were diverted off the interstate and onto Exit 170.

Marty Homan, a spokesman for the department, said the highway reopened around 9:10 a.m. and that congestion had cleared by 9:45 a.m.

Homan could not provide details about the crash.

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This story was originally published September 7, 2021 at 9:11 AM.

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Julian Shen-Berro
The News & Observer
Julian Shen-Berro covers breaking news and public safety for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun.
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