I-85 north, I-40 east in Orange County reopen after crash: NCDOT

I-85 north, I-40 east in Orange County reopen after crash: NCDOT
August 15, 2025

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I-85 north, I-40 east in Orange County reopen after crash: NCDOT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Two interstates in Orange County reopened after a crash Friday afternoon, the North Carolina Department of Transportation said.

According to NCDOT, the crash happened on Interstate 85 north and Interstate 40 east around 1:30 p.m. near US-70 and Chapel Hill at mile marker 161.

(NCDOT)

The crash caused all four lanes on both interstates to close past exit 161 to US-70, according to NCDOT.

NCDOT said the road reopened at around 2:30 p.m.

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A medical helicopter, among other emergency personnel, responded to the scene.

A CBS 17 team is heading to the scene to learn more information. The North Carolina Highway Patrol has also been contacted.

This is a developing story. Check back with CBS 17 for more information.

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