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Crash on I-85

Cabarrus Insider · Automated reportPosted Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 AM EST · Updated Fri, Nov 6, 10:05 AM EST

Approximate location: I-85. Block level, never an exact address.

Approximate location: I-85. Block level, never an exact address.

Latest updates

Fri, Nov 6, 10:05 AM EST
All lanes reopened.

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — NCDOT says: The right shoulder is closed on I-85 South past Exit 55 in Cabarrus County because of a crash. Expect delays.

This is the 19th crash we've reported across Cabarrus County in November. See every story from November.

Source NCDOT

Earlier coverage

Crash blocks 2 of 4 lanes on Ramp from NC-73 W to I-85 S between NC-73 W and I-85 S at I-85 S Fri, Nov 6, 8:55 AM EST
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