Traffic & Transit

Downed Utility Pole Shuts Down Statesville Road: CFD

Drivers should expect "significant delays" along Statesville Road at I-85 after an accident downed power lines, fire officials said.

Drivers should expect “significant delays” along Statesville Road at I-85 after an accident downed power lines.
Drivers should expect “significant delays” along Statesville Road at I-85 after an accident downed power lines. (Patch Image)

CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte drivers should expect “significant delays” along Statesville Road at Interstate 85 after an accident downed power lines, fire officials said Thursday.

The power lines are down across Statesville Road, which is closed in both directions, Charlotte Fire Department tweeted.

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