Traffic Alert: Morning Crash Closes Left Lane on I-240 East in Asheville
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-22T12:59:16.444Z
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Asheville -- June 22, 2026: Commuters should brace for slowdowns and significant delays in Buncombe County this morning following a commuter-hour traffic accident on Interstate 240 East.
Asheville -- June 22, 2026: Commuters should brace for slowdowns and significant delays in Buncombe County this morning following a commuter-hour traffic accident on Interstate 240 East.According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the crash occurred on the eastbound side of I-240 near Exit 3A (Patton Avenue). Emergency responders and state transportation crews arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was first reported at 8:07 a.m. Monday.