Wreck on Catawba River bridge closes down US 74 on Gaston-Meck county line

Wreck on Catawba River bridge closes down US 74 on Gaston-Meck county line

BELMONT, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A wreck on U.S. 74 across the Catawba River has shut down the road, crippling traffic in western Mecklenburg County.  The incident occurred at 4:15 p.m. on the Wilkinson Boulevard bridge. It’s closed down in both directions, according to N.C. Department of Transportation, westbound at Old Dowd Road and eastbound at East Catawba Street. 🚗 Track issues along your commute with the QCN Traffic Interactive Ma…