Two Lanes of I-277 Closed Temporarily After Sign Structure Hit

CHARLOTTE-- Two lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 277 in Charlotte are temporarily closed while crews assess damage to an overhead sign structure that was hit bya passing vehicle.

The twoleft lanesof the I-277 inner loop are closed at mile marker 1.5, near Stonewall Street.

The lanes are expected to be closed through rush hour while crews determine the extent of damage to the structure. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes, if possible.

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