Southbound lanes of U.S. 17 reopen near Scotts Hill

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that southbound lanes of U.S. 17 are now reopened near Scotts Hill.

Previously, the NCDOT announced at 8:49 a.m. on Thursday, April 27 that the southbound lanes near were closed Scotts Hill Loop Road due to a vehicle crash.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.