Matthews Police Department

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**UPDATE**

The road is now back open.

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Traffic Alert: McKee Road is closed between Weddington Road and Siskey Parkway due to a vehicle crash. Please use I-485 as an alternate route. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

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Traffic Alert: West Matthews Street will be reduced to one lane near North Ames Street today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while @PiedmontNG repairs a gas line. Please expect delays and allow for extra travel time. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

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**UPDATE**

The road is now back open.

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Traffic Alert - Crestdale Road is closed in the 300 block due to a traffic crash that damaged a utility pole. @DukeEnergy is on scene and estimates the road will not reopen for approximately five hours. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

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**UPDATE**

The power has been restored and the signals are operational.

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Traffic Alert - The power to the traffic signals at Highway 51 and Monroe Road is out. Please treat this intersection as a four-way stop until power is restored. @DukeEnergy @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

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**UPDATE**

The power to the light has been restored and is now operational.

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Traffic Alert - The traffic signal is out at the intersection of Matthews Township Parkway and Independence Pointe Parkway. Please treat this intersection as a three-way stop until repairs are made. @DukeEnergy @MatthewsFireEMS @townofmatthews

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**UPDATE**

The road is back open.

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Traffic Alert - The eastbound side of East John Street is closed prior to I-485 due to a commercial motor vehicle crash. Crews are on scene now working to clear the roadway. Please use Highway 74 as an alternate route. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

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Matthews Alive Road Closures 2026 https://t.co/aY353I6Gm5

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Missing 20260831004 https://t.co/3OjKP1e7e0

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**UPDATE** (1559 hours)

The road is now back open.

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Traffic Alert - There is a single vehicle traffic crash involving a utility pole on E. John St. at Cotton Gin Alley. E. John St. is open in both directions, but please expect a delay as officers direct traffic through the area. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

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2nd **UPDATE** (8:52 a.m.)

The road is now back open.

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Traffic Alert - Idlewild Road is closed at Windrow Lane due to a fallen tree. There is currently no time estimate on when the roadway will reopen. Please plan an alternate route of Highway 74 or East John Street. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews