(RALEIGH) -- A multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning involving tractor trailers and automobiles has shut down I-85 in both directions near the N.C. 86 exit in Orange County. The N.C. DOT said northbound lanes could re-open around 11:30 a.m. Northbound lanes could remain closed well into the afternoon.

The closures are at mile marker 165 just north of the I-85/I-40 split. Northbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate by the N.C. Highway Patrol at N.C. 86 (Exit 165). Southbound traffic is being detoured off the highway at U.S. 70 (Exit 170).

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and check real-time travel information by calling 511.