All lanes were shut down 2 miles after Exit 309 in Garner. Crews were able to reopen one lane of traffic about 30 minutes after the crash happened.
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All lanes reopened by 5:30 p.m. The crash happened just before 3:45 p.m.
At least a dozen vehicles were involved in the crash.
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Traffic was backed up for nearly two miles at the peak of the snarl.
Congestion remained in the areas as of 5:30 p.m. and as a detour, drivers are asked to use Exit 309 (US 70 East) to Exit 326 (US 70 Business West) to I-40.
I-40 westbound also had heavy delays near Exit 287 in Cary by Harrison Avenue.
This story will be updated as more information comes in.