A major portion of I-85 northbound heading into Gastonia shut down Tuesday after police responded to what they described as an “active police traffic situation.” The closure occurred near Exit 14 at Bessemer City Road, one of the corridor’s busiest points.
Gastonia police blocked all three northbound lanes and redirected drivers onto the exit ramp as emergency vehicles filled the roadway. Officers warned that the interstate would remain “tied up for quite some time” and urged drivers to avoid the area.
Authorities have not released details about what prompted the shutdown, and it remains unclear whether anyone was injured. Police said additional information will be shared as the situation develops.
Drivers should expect significant delays through Gastonia and consider alternate routes until the interstate fully reopens.
