I-65 in Pelham reopened following long delay from crash

PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: After a long delay from a crash in Pelham, all lanes on I-65 North have now been reopened.

ORIGINAL: Part of I-65 North and South in Pelham is closed Thursday following an 18-wheeler fire.

I-65 North at mile marker 246 is closed as well as the far left lane on I-65 South. The crash happened just before 12:21 p.m.

It’s unknown if there are any injuries or fatalities.

Here is an alternate route for those traveling on I-65 NB.

1. Get off I-65 at Exit 234: Shelby County Airport.
2. Turn onto Hwy 87.
3. Take Hwy. 87 to US 31 and continue NB until you can turn onto Valleydale Rd.
4. From there you can get back on I-65 NB.

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