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I-85 Interstate Road Conditions
I-85 Road Conditions & Weather
Radar and live pavement conditions along I-85 from Alabama to Virginia — plus closures, road work and the drive broken down into 5 state-by-state stretches.
Updated Sep 15, 2026 2:00 AM UTC · 5 states · Mostly dry
Lowest 70°F near Richmond, Virginia · Highest wind 8 mph near Raleigh, North Carolina
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Interstate 85 (I-85) runs from Montgomery, Alabama, to Petersburg, Virginia, providing a major northeast–southwest route through the southeastern United States. It passes through cities such as Montgomery, Columbus, Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte, and Greensboro. Route 85 strings the Piedmont cities together, Montgomery to Petersburg.
- Road system: Interstate Highway System
- Year of construction: 1957
- Length: 666 miles
Weather data from Sep 15, 2026 2:00 AM UTC
70°F
83°F
8 mph
29.95-30.19 inHg
Current I-85 Conditions by State
North Carolina I-85 road conditions
Dry
- Charlotte 79°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
- Greensboro 75°F · 4 mph wind · Dry
- Raleigh 80°F · 8 mph wind · Dry
Measured state by state, I-85 runs 669 miles west to east from Montgomery, Alabama to Petersburg, Virginia, crossing 5 states. Its longest stretch is 234 miles across North Carolina; its shortest is 69 miles in Virginia.
| State | Miles | Share | Cities and mile markers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 80 | 12% | Montgomery 1 |
| Georgia | 179 | 27% | Atlanta 81 |
| South Carolina | 107 | 16% | Greenville 46 |
| North Carolina | 234 | 35% | Charlotte 38 · Greensboro 128 · Raleigh 180 (21 mi off) |
| Virginia | 69 | 10% | — |
Mile markers count from each state's western line and start again at the next one, which is how most states number their exits as well. They are measured along the same road geometry these pages draw, so they land within a mile or two of the posted markers. A toll road that runs its own continuous numbering is the exception — on the New York Thruway the posts continue from New York City — and there the figure is how far into the state the place is rather than the number on the sign. Distances are measured state by state, never across a gap.
4 current reports along the route. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-85 Northbound in Warren County from mile marker 233 to mile marker 233. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 1495
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Lanes blocked
Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Guilford County from mile marker 129 to mile marker 129. 3 Right Lanes Closed. Id…
Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Guilford County from mile marker 129 to mile marker 129. 3 Right Lanes Closed. Id: 7693
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Lanes blocked
The 2 right lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound past Exit 129 in Guilford County, due to road work until Tuesday…
The 2 right lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound past Exit 129 in Guilford County, due to road work until Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 am. Updated 9:04 pm. ID -26091300082.
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Lanes blocked
I-85 S ramp to I-40 E is CLOSED in Orange County due to road work until Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 pm. Updated 9:37…
I-85 S ramp to I-40 E is CLOSED in Orange County due to road work until Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 pm. Updated 9:37 pm. ID -26091400171.
Alabama I-85 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Montgomery, AL weather
- In Montgomery, AL, the current weather conditions indicate a sunny day with a temperature of 74.7°F
- The humidity is quite high at 95%, which may contribute to discomfort for outdoor activities
- The forecast shows that in approximately 5 to 6 hours, the maximum feels-like temperature will rise to 97.9°F, posing a low risk for heat-related issues
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and wind conditions are calm with speeds of 0 mph
- Visibility is good at 2.4 miles, ensuring clear conditions for any planned outdoor activities.
Georgia I-85 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:01 AM EDT
Atlanta, GA weather
- In Atlanta, GA, the current weather is characterized by sunny conditions with a temperature of 74°F and a humidity level of 82%
- The wind is light, blowing from the north-northwest at 2 mph
- In approximately 5 to 6 hours, the maximum feels-like temperature is expected to reach 95°F, which poses a low risk for outdoor activities
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and visibility is good at 10 miles
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 29.97 inHg.
North Carolina I-85 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:04 AM EDT
Charlotte, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Charlotte, NC indicate a mostly sunny day with a temperature of 74°F and a dew point of 67°F, resulting in a humidity level of 78%
- The wind is coming from the north at 3 to 6 mph
- In approximately 4 to 5 hours, the maximum feels-like temperature is expected to rise to 97°F, which presents a low temperature risk for outdoor activities
- There are currently no active weather alerts
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 29.9 inHg, and visibility is clear at 10 miles.
Greensboro, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Greensboro, NC indicate a temperature of 75°F with a relative humidity of 75%
- The dew point stands at 66.7°F, reflecting a moderately humid atmosphere
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 2.4 mph, providing a gentle breeze
- Visibility is good at 16 kilometers (9.9 miles) under partly cloudy skies, which cover about 50% of the sky
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg, indicating stable weather conditions
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is currently occurring.
Raleigh, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Raleigh, NC indicate a temperature of 75°F with a dew point of 69°F and humidity at 81%
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 2 mph
- Visibility is good at 9.9 miles, and the sky is partly cloudy with cloud coverage at 40%
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.0 inHg
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is occurring.
South Carolina I-85 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:07 AM EDT
Greenville, SC weather
- Current weather conditions in Greenville, SC indicate a sunny day with a temperature of 70°F and a relative humidity of 94%
- The wind is calm, blowing from the north at 2.4 mph
- In about 5 to 6 hours, the maximum feels-like temperature is expected to reach 97°F, which poses a low temperature risk for outdoor activities
- There are currently no active weather alerts in effect for the area
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg, and visibility is excellent at 9.9 miles.
Virginia I-85 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:08 AM EDT
Richmond, VA weather
- Current weather conditions in Richmond, VA indicate a mostly sunny day with a temperature of 76°F and a dew point of 69°F, resulting in a humidity level of 79%
- The wind is blowing from the north at a speed of 4 mph
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg
- Visibility is good at 9.4 miles
- There are no active weather alerts at this time.
I-85 Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-85 closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-85 as of Sep 15, 2026 2:31 AM UTC. 4 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are I-85 road conditions today?
- The map on this page colors the route along I-85 by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 15, 2026 2:00 AM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 70°F to 83°F and the strongest wind is 8 mph.
- How long is Interstate 85, and which states does it cross?
- Measured state by state, I-85 runs 669 miles west to east, from Montgomery, Alabama to Petersburg, Virginia, through 5 states: Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. The longest stretch is 234 miles across North Carolina. Mile markers restart at each state line, so Atlanta is around mile 81 in Georgia.
- How often are I-85 road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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