Traffic Team 9
Coverage of Traffic Team 9 in the Nexus archive.
- I-77 South shut down after early morning crash
An early morning crash on I-77 South in southwest Charlotte caused the road to shut down, resulting in three people being hospitalized with one sustaining serious injuries. Traffic delays occurred as the crash site was near Westinghouse Boulevard, and crews worked to clear the area, reopening one lane by 5:50 a.m.
- South Charlotte crash leads to power outage, road closure
A crash in south Charlotte involving a utility pole downed power lines, causing a road closure on Park Road and approximately 2,000 outages. Repairs were expected to finish by 7 a.m., with detour routes provided for drivers.
- Pedestrian seriously hurt in southwest Charlotte crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Woodlawn Road at Nations Crossing Road in southwest Charlotte around 5:45 a.m. The incident caused major traffic delays and the victim sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Fans prepare for dangerous heat ahead of Uptown concert
Thousands of fans are attending 'The R&B Tour' featuring Usher and Chris Brown at Bank of America Stadium amid extreme heat and a Code Orange air quality alert. MEDIC is advising attendees to prepare for the weather, with on-site medical units and safety recommendations provided to mitigate health risks.
- 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.
- Railroad crossing upgrades disrupt traffic in NoDa
Railroad crossing upgrades in NoDa have closed sections of North Davidson Street, Mercury Street, and East 37th Street through Friday. Drivers are advised to use North Tryon Street as an alternate route during the closures.
- Hundreds in Mint Hill left without power after car crashes into pole
Hundreds of people in Mint Hill were left without power after a car crashed into a power pole early Monday morning at Highway 51 and Truelight Church Road. The incident affected 343 households, with one person treated for minor injuries and the road partially closed until 6:30 a.m.
- Overturned vehicle causes major delays on I-485 near Pineville
An overturned vehicle caused major delays on the inner loop of I-485 near Pineville-Matthews Road before 9 a.m. Drivers are maneuvering around the wreck, and MEDIC is being consulted to check for injuries. The situation is ongoing with updates expected.