I-85 South in Gaston County closed due to death investigation

Part of I-85 South in Gaston County is closed, causing major backups in the area while police investigate a death on the highway.

The stretch of the busy highway around Exit 20 to NC 279 closed around 10:50 a.m.

The road is expected to reopen by 3 p.m.

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NCDOT suggests taking Exit 21 to Cox Road, taking a left on Cox Road then a right to US 29/US 74 to I-85 South.

GEMS confirmed one person is dead.

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