Is I-85 closed in North Carolina today?

Yes, in places: Construction, I-85 Northbound; I-85: Maintenance, Sam Wilson Rd Northbound; I-85: Construction, Sam Wilson Rd Both Directions; I-85: Construction, Sam Wilson Rd Southbound; Construction, I-85 Southbound.

I-85 North Carolina

Closures, crashes, chain controls and work zones on I-85 in North Carolina, in order along the road.

I-85 in North Carolina: 5 full closures now

As of 12:45 PM EDT. 49 entries; latest update 1 day ago.

Crashes, incidents and chain controls now 0

No crashes or incidents reported on I-85 in North Carolina.

Fully closed for work now 5

Full closureboth directions
I-85: Construction, Sam Wilson Rd Both Directions
Until Mar 26, 2027, 5:00 PM EDT
Construction on Sam Wilson Rd Both Directions in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Northbound to I-85 Southbound. All lanes closed. Id: 7397 · All lanes closed · Mecklenburg County
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 9, 2026
Full closuresouthbound
I-85: Construction, Sam Wilson Rd Southbound
Until Mar 26, 2027, 5:00 PM EDT
Construction on Sam Wilson Rd Southbound in Mecklenburg County from Centergrove Ln to I-85 Southbound. All lanes closed. Id: 7402 · All lanes closed · Mecklenburg County
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 9, 2026
Full closurenorthbound
I-85: Maintenance, Sam Wilson Rd Northbound
Until Mar 26, 2027, 5:00 PM EDT
Maintenance on Sam Wilson Rd Northbound in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Northbound to I-85 Southbound. All lanes closed. Id: 7395 · All lanes closed · Mecklenburg County
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 9, 2026
Full closurenorthbound
Construction, I-85 Northbound
Until May 28, 2027, 5:00 PM EDT
Construction on ramp in Davidson County from I-85 Northbound to National Blvd. All lanes closed. Id: 951 · All lanes closed · As crews work to replace the existing bridge over Old Hwy 64 (West 5th Avenue), the US 29 North / US 70 East travel lane will be shifted across the median and onto the southbound lane. With this traffic shift, access to the Old Hwy 64 exit will not be available due to its close proximity to the bridge reconstruction. Weather dependent, the exit ramp is scheduled to close on December 17, 2025. Reconstruction of the new bridge and reopening of the Old Hwy 64 exit ramp
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated August 27, 2026
Full closuresouthbound
Construction, I-85 Southbound
Until Tue, Nov 24, 5:00 PM EST
Construction on ramp in Orange County from I-85 Southbound to I-40 Eastbound. All lanes closed. Id: 8373 · All lanes closed · Orange County
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 21, 2026

Lane closures and work zones 44

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What we cover in North Carolina

Work zones and lane closuresLive · State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx), State 511 (DriveNC), National Weather Service
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Crashes, incidents and chain controls now 0

Fully closed for work now 5

I-85: Construction, Sam Wilson Rd Both Directions

I-85: Construction, Sam Wilson Rd Southbound

I-85: Maintenance, Sam Wilson Rd Northbound

Construction, I-85 Northbound

Construction, I-85 Southbound

Lane closures and work zones 44

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Gaston County Near mile marker 17.

Maintenance on ramp in Gaston County from I-85 Northbound to US 321 S.

Maintenance on ramp in Gaston County from I-85 Southbound to US 321 S.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Gaston County Near mile marker 17.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Gaston County Near mile marker 23.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Mecklenburg County Near mile marker 43.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Mecklenburg County Near mile marker 44.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Mecklenburg County Near mile marker 44.

Maintenance on ramp in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Southbound to NC 24.

Maintenance on ramp in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Southbound to NC 24.

Maintenance on ramp in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Southbound to NC 24.

Maintenance on ramp in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Northbound to NC 24.

Maintenance on ramp in Mecklenburg County from I-85 Northbound to NC 24.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Mecklenburg County Near mile marker 46.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Mecklenburg County Near mile marker 46.2.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Cabarrus County Near mile marker 59.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Northbound to Copperfield Blvd Ne.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Northbound to Copperfield Blvd Ne.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Northbound to Copperfield Blvd Ne.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Northbound to Dale Earnhardt Blvd.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Southbound to Roxie St Ne.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Southbound to Roxie St Ne.

Maintenance on ramp in Cabarrus County from I-85 Southbound to Roxie St Ne.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Cabarrus County Near mile marker 60.6.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Cabarrus County Near mile marker 61.4.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Davidson County Near mile marker 90.5.

Maintenance on ramp in Davidson County from I-85 Northbound to NC 8.

Maintenance on ramp in Davidson County from I-85 Southbound to NC 8.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Davidson County Near mile marker 92.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Alamance County Near mile marker 143.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Alamance County Near mile marker 144.

Maintenance on I-85 Northbound in Alamance County Near mile marker 145.

Maintenance on ramp in Alamance County from I-85 Northbound to NC 49.

Maintenance on ramp in Alamance County from I-85 Northbound to NC 49.

Maintenance on ramp in Alamance County from I-85 Northbound to NC 49.

Maintenance on ramp in Alamance County from I-85 Southbound to NC 49.

Maintenance on ramp in Alamance County from I-85 Southbound to NC 49.

Maintenance on ramp in Alamance County from I-85 Southbound to NC 49.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Alamance County Near mile marker 146.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Alamance County Near mile marker 146.

Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Alamance County Near mile marker 146.

Construction on ramp in Orange County from I-85 Southbound to I-40 Eastbound.

Construction on I-85 Northbound in Warren County from mile marker 233 to mile marker 233.

Use caution on I-85 Northbound past Exit 233 in Warren County, due to road work until M…

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