Madison Park

Local news said at 6:00 PM that all lanes south bound are expected to be closed for at least another hour.  So avoid that area.  Traffic is being routed off I-77 at Tyvola Road.  

By WSOCTV.com News StaffMay 25, 2022 at 5:57 pm EDT

CHARLOTTE — Interstate 77 South was shut down Wednesday afternoon near the Nations Ford Road Exit due to a “hazardous material incident,” involving a tractor-trailer, Charlotte Fire officials said.

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Chopper 9 flew over the scene where personnel were seen wearing hazmat gear approaching the tractor-trailer that was leaking fluid from the back of the haul. The fluid was identified as glutaraldehyde, which is considered a skin irritant. There is no danger of contamination to the public, environment or surrounding area, Charlotte Fire officials later confirmed.

There are significant delays and drivers could be seen standing outside of their vehicles waiting for traffic to clear.

At 4:30 p.m., traffic is backed up past Exit 9 a through C and north of the Highway 74 interchange.