Major Crash Closes I-485 Outer Loop | Charlotte News

A major crash on I-485 Outer Loop in west Charlotte just before 5 AM near the West Boulevard exit has shut down a significant portion of the highway, forcing traffic into a single lane and causing massive backups. Emergency crews are still on scene, slowing progress as officials work to clear the area — commuters are stuck and frustrated as their day gets off to a rough start. Updates will continue as crews make headway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bb3264fa6752aca