Crash closes ramp to I-485 Outer from Independence Boulevard

A crash in Matthews is causing delays for commuters taking I-485 from Independence Boulevard.

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Matthews Police Department posted a traffic alert to Facebook around 8:30 a.m. Thursday.

There’s no timeline for when the ramp will re-open, according to MPD.

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MEDIC said 1 person was hospitalized from the crash, but they’re expected to be okay.

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