Traffic backups due to helicopter crash in Charlotte
Published Date: 11/22/2022
Source: WCNC
Two southbound lanes of Interstate 77 in south Charlotte have reopened following a deadly helicopter crash involving a WBTV news chopper, authorities said Tuesday. The crash happened around noon, just off the southbound side of I-77 between Tyvola Road and Nations Ford Road. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police blocked access to I-77 Tuesday while crews investigated the crash and secured the scene. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene. I-77 south was closed between Tyvola Road and Arrowood Road. Now, the two left lanes are open on I-77 south near Nations Ford Road. The right lane and entrance ramp from Tyvola Road to I-77 south will remain closed until Wednesday at 6 a.m., though. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-77-charlotte-north-carolina-traffic-impacts-road-closed-deadly-crash-alternate-routes/275-a424fe5e-62a2-4932-9ce2-1d79943b0029