ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A crash shut down the left westbound lane of Interstate 26 near Long Shoals Road in Buncombe County on Tuesday morning, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.
The wreck occurred about one mile west of Exit 37 (NC 146/Long Shoals Road) around 7:40 a.m. Only one of two lanes was open, and officials warned drivers to expect heavy delays.
The lane was expected to reopen by 8:40 a.m.