ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A vehicle crash has closed a section of Interstate 26 East in Buncombe County, causing significant traffic disruptions Tuesday afternoon.
According to transportation officials, the closure is about 1 mile past Exit 33 at N.C. Highway 191 (Brevard Road), near mile marker 34, south of Asheville. The crash was reported in the eastbound lanes.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation expects a high impact to traffic in the area, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. No timeline for reopening has been announced, and details about any injuries or the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available.
Drivers should use caution and check for updates before traveling through the area.