Macon County, AL – Drivers on Interstate 85 in east Alabama are facing major traffic delays Friday after a two-vehicle crash shut down southbound lanes.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred around 11:10 a.m. near the 42-mile marker in Macon County and involved a commercial vehicle. Authorities said the southbound lanes are currently blocked and will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are on the scene investigating the crash. Officials said they will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. No details have been released regarding injuries or the condition of the vehicles involved.
Motorists traveling southbound on I-85 should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes until the lanes reopen. The closure is affecting traffic between Montgomery and Auburn, a heavily traveled stretch of highway.
ALEA has not announced an estimated reopening time. Travelers are encouraged to check traffic updates before heading through the area.
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