Accident articles related to NCDOT
A construction worker was killed in an accident on the Interstate 26 widening project in Buncombe County. The accident is under investigation by local law enforcement and other agencies. Fluor-United has temporarily suspended all construction activities on the project.
A southbound lane of N.C. 49 in Charlotte is closed after a vehicle crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of South Tryon Street and Carowinds Boulevard. Traffic is backed up to Westinghouse Boulevard.
A box truck crashed on the Durham Freeway, leaving its driver with minor injuries and closing lanes. Traffic is expected to be impacted.
N.C. 98 has reopened following a vehicle crash that closed the highway in both directions near Durham Road in Wake County. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. and the road was closed at Hasentree Club Drive, which is about eight miles west of Wake Forest. No fatalities or victims were reported.
A serious crash involving six vehicles has partially closed the I-485 Inner Loop Thursday in west Charlotte, injuring four people. The accident happened at 10:34 a.m. on I-485 near Moores Chapel Road. No word on what caused the multi-vehicle wreck at this time.
A crash in northeast Charlotte closed a portion of I-85 on Friday night. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on I-85 northbound near Mile Marker 43. Officials advised the road was closed after Exit 43 (University City Boulevard).
Dump truck driver arrested after allegedly tearing down several traffic lights in a Smithfield intersection Thursday evening. No injuries were reported.