Other issue that is were following include 77 northbound near amity hill we had an accident, now in the median. Were on the scene of this accident as well gathering more information northbound at 36 miles per hour, so still a little slow. So 21 heading up through troutman up through statesville should be used. 85 southbound we have the inside left lane blocked with an accident involving a tractor trailer just south of highway 152 from china grove. Very minimal impact expected with this accident at this time. Lots of room still to move around. And then in east shaferlt we have this. This is a roadway thats blocked because of standing water. This happening at hawthorne lane just north of central avenue. In the meantime youll have to avoid this intersection just north of it, use the plaza as john. We have some breaking news right now. All lanes are 77 just opened back up after freezing rain caused several crashes in both yeah. Trapping hundreds of drivers for at least five hours overnight
To keep drivers safe. Reporter i reached out to officials with cms and im still waiting to hear back on which schools will be closed or delayed. In the meantime, state and local d. O. T. Officials break down which roads they will treat and how soon. This view shows smooth sailing along u. S. 74 but early monday forecasters warn that view could change. Ahead of a wintery mix expected in the charlotte area. We dont get out unless we have to. Reporter officials with state and local d. O. T. Suggests other drivers do the same. Meanwhile crews have started brining roads in the foothills and on city streets with plans to take on the interstate sunday morning. This mountain of salt showcases just some of their supply. Already this season state crews have put down 10,000 tons. In the last few years weve had some extremes so we are kind of used to it. [ inaudible ] leaders across the u. S. Are mourning the loss of longest serving member of the u. S. Supreme court, antonin scalia. President bara
Precaution. Yeah it is a good thing. Im tracking the quiet conditions for the most part. Had light drizzle here an hour ago. As we arent seeing much of a wintery concern here this morning for the morning drive as originally thought. As you mentioned. D. O. T. Trucks were out in full force making sure anything that did fall this morning wouldnt lead to treacherous driving conditions. We caught up with a few of the tricks late last night setting down the brine, the salt. Making sure the roads were treated enough. Weve been talking with mark taylor. A couple of accidents out here early this morning and out here live, right above 277, the brookshire, travel looks decent. Were tracking everyone going out or just below the speed limit. We had light drizzle out here early this morning. Well keep an eye on the conditions out here this morning. Keith mentioned the chance for freezing rain as we head throughout the lunch time and afternoon continues. Although the travel conditions may not be too
And local officials are taking. Reporter im still waiting to hear back from cms to see which schools will be closed or delayed. This view from Charlotte Hawthorne bridge shows smooth sailing along u. S. 74 but early monday forecasters warn that view could change. We dont get out unless we have to. Reporter officials with state and local d. O. T. Suggest other drivers do the same. Meanwhile crews have started brining roads in the foothills and city streets with plans to take on the interstate sunday morning. This mountain of salt showcases just some of their supply already this season state crews put down up to 10,000 tons. In the last few years weve had some extremes. So we are used to it. Safety first. Lakeisha bennett she will be ready. We have people that cant drive on the roads and dont care about anything else especially safety. Reporter they will decide when to call in city crews sunday night or monday morning. When they do they expect to call a condition b. That means 32 trucks,