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Lanes reopen after I-40 crash causes major backup near Durham

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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Lanes reopen after I-40 crash causes major backup near Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- There was major backup Saturday morning on I-40 W due to a crash near Durham.

It happened near mile marker 283 around 6 a.m.

Three lanes were closed at Exit 283 towards I-540.

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