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Flooding and accidents slow traffic across Charlotte, drivers urged to use caution

(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Wet roads and rising waters are causing problems across Charlotte on Tuesday, and officials are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care on the roads.

Heavy rain has led to flooding on several roadways and parts of I-485 in west Charlotte, with minor water buildup reported. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the golden rule: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Never try to drive through standing water, even a few inches can cause you to lose control or stall your vehicle.

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According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, here’s a look at some of the major traffic impacts:

Wilkinson Blvd (US-74) near Sam Wilson Rd

  • Location: Eastbound near Sam Wilson Rd in west Charlotte
  • Issue: Standing water in the road
  • Caution: Slow down and stay alert in this area; water may be deeper than it looks

 US-29 (N Tryon St), Near Ashby St

  • Location: Charlotte, heading south
  • Issue: Standing water in the roadway near Ashby St
  • Caution: Traffic impacted

I-77 Southbound near Mile Marker 13

  • Location: Southbound I-77 near Mile Marker 13
  • Issue: Two-vehicle accident was blocking the left-most lane
  • One lane was closed, expect residual delays in the area

Brookshire Blvd (NC-16) near Rozzelles Ferry Rd

  • Location: Southbound, just past Rozzelles Ferry Rd
  • Issue: The right lane was closed due to conditions, expect residual delays in the area

Be sure to give yourself some extra time Tuesday morning as heavier rain moves in late morning and early afternoon. Highs will be limited to the low 70s as winds continue to flow out of the northeast between 3 and 8 miles per hour.

We can see anywhere between a tenth of an inch to half an inch of rain by Tuesday evening, with most of the rain tapering off by dinner time.

Cloudy skies will linger as overnight lows bottom out in the mid-60s heading into Wednesday.

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