Interstate 277
Coverage of Interstate 277 in the Nexus archive.
- I-277 inner loop to close overnight for bridge repairs
Interstate 277's inner loop will close overnight for repairs on the Caldwell Street Bridge damaged in a crash. Closures will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, with additional work scheduled from August 6 to 10. Detours reroute traffic via 11th Street and the John Belk Freeway.
- Crash blocks inbound lanes of I-277 in Uptown Charlotte
A multi-vehicle crash blocked all inbound lanes of Interstate 277 in Uptown Charlotte, causing major traffic delays and diverting traffic to the 3rd and 4th Street exit. The incident also led to backups on John Belk Freeway and Independence Boulevard.
- All inbound lanes of I-277 inner closed due to crash
All inbound lanes of Interstate 277 are closed after a crash Thursday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
- 1 dead, 1 hurt in crash on Independence Boulevard near Uptown
A deadly crash occurred on Independence Boulevard near Uptown Charlotte, resulting in one death and one serious injury. Police are investigating the incident, which caused significant traffic backups on the ramp to Interstate 277.