All four lanes of Interstate 85 near Exit 29 at Sam Wilson Road in Charlotte were closed due to a crash on Saturday evening, February 14, 2026. The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported high traffic impact, with the closure expected from around 6:15 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.
Incident Overview
The wreck prompted a full shutdown as per drivenc.gov, the state’s real-time road closure map. No injuries were immediately reported by MEDIC, though details on the cause or vehicles involved remain unavailable at this early stage.
Traffic Impact
Motorists faced significant delays during the hour-long closure, typical for major I-85 disruptions in the area. Travelers were advised to use alternate routes like I-77 or local roads to bypass the scene.
