OPERATION GRIDLOCK: Wreck shuts down Hwy 17 in Leland
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Traffic is backed up for drivers heading south on Highway 17 in Leland.
According to the NC Department of Transportation, a crash has shut down the southbound lanes near Zion Church Road.
The crash happened around 10:40 a.m.
https://t.co/Z6lNcAkFlO, US-17, South, Near Leland, Vehicle Crash, Road Closed, at 8/10 10:41 AM
— NCDOT Southern Coast (@NCDOT_Scoast) August 10, 2018
According to a post on WAZE and a viewer, a truck has overturned, so cars are being diverted onto the northbound lanes.
For drivers heading north, it isn’t smooth sailing either, the NCDOT also says one lane is closed near Hazel Branch Road because of a crash.
That accident happened at 10:44 a.m.
https://t.co/NNTQMmTUSy, US-17, North, Near Leland, Vehicle Crash, Lane Closed, at 8/10 10:44 AM
— NCDOT Southern Coast (@NCDOT_Scoast) August 10, 2018
You are urged to find an alternate route.
