Interstate 85 Road Conditions & Traffic
Interstate 85 has 100 active incidents (6 critical). 668 miles from Montgomery, AL → Petersburg, VA. Including 95 constructions, 5 accidents. Updated every 15 minutes.
Length
668 miles
Direction
North ↔ South
Route
Montgomery, AL → Petersburg, VA
States
AL, GA, SC, NC, VA
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Active Incidents
6
Critical
5
States
Active Incidents on Interstate 85 (100)
ACCIDENT
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obstruction on roadway
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vehicle on fire
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vehicle on fire
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roadwork
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NC
Construction; Shoulder Closed; This is a Blanket T.I.M.S notification: For T.I.P Project I-3306A. Project will consist of widening I-40 from 4 Lanes to 6 Lanes from I-85 in Orange Co. to the Durham Co
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Construction; Shoulder Closed; This is a Blanket T.I.M.S notification: For T.I.P Project I-3306A. Project will consist of widening I-40 from 4 Lanes to 6 Lanes from I-85 in Orange Co. to the Durham Co
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Construction; Shoulder Closed; From the City of Charlotte:Construction starts soon on the I-85 North Bridge project. The project will construct a new two-lane street between Research Drive and J.W. Cl
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Construction; Shoulder Closed; From the City of Charlotte:Construction starts soon on the I-85 North Bridge project. The project will construct a new two-lane street between Research Drive and J.W. Cl
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Lane closure
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Construction; Shoulder Closed; The left lane of I-85 NB/I-40 EB will be closed from approximately MM 160 to MM 162. This closure will be for construction of permanent barrier wall and median foundati
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Maintenance; Shoulder Closed; Logo sign maintenance TIMS#755449
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Maintenance; Shoulder Closed; Logo sign maintenance TIMS#767407
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Maintenance; Shoulder Closed; Logo sign maintenance TIMS#767406
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Night Time Maintenance; Moving Closure; Re-lense pavement marker TIMS#767734
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Night Time Maintenance; Moving Closure; Re-lense pavement marker TIMS#767734
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Night Time Construction; Lane Closed; Lane closure for construction related to project C204556 (Broadband Installation) along I-85 between MM 27 and MM 29 in the north and south bound directions. TIMS
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Night Time Construction; Lane Closed; Lane closure for construction related to project C204556 (Broadband Installation) along I-85 between MM 27 and MM 29 in the north and south bound directions. TIMS
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Maintenance; Shoulder Closed; Logo sign maintenance TIMS#768142
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NC
Vehicle Crash; Lane Closed; The left lane is closed prior to Exit 22 (S Main St). TIMS#768337
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Vehicle Crash; Lane Closed; The right lane is closed before Exit 54 (W George Liles Pkwy). TIMS#768330
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Last updated: Apr 15, 2026, 6:41 PM ET
Frequently Asked Questions: Interstate 85
What are the current road conditions on Interstate 85?
Interstate 85 currently has 100 active incidents, including 95 constructions, 5 accidents. View our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What states does Interstate 85 pass through?
Interstate 85 runs 668 miles from Montgomery, AL → Petersburg, VA, passing through 5 states: AL, GA, SC, NC, VA.
How long is Interstate 85?
Interstate 85 is 668 miles long, running north to south from Montgomery, AL → Petersburg, VA.
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