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Billy Graham Motorcade Could Cause Delays on I-40, I-85

Billy Graham's funeral motorcade could cause traffic problems for some on busy roads this weekend.

Billy Graham's funeral motorcade could cause traffic problems on busy roads this weekend.

On Saturday, the motorcade will travel from Asheville to Charlotte between around 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Department of Transportation says delays are possible on his route on I-40, US 321 and I-85 along with some streets in Charlotte like North Tryon Street, Stonewall Street and South Boulevard.

The motorcade will have 10 vehicles and will depart Asheville at 11:25 a.m.

WFMY News 2 will have live coverage starting at 11am from Asheville and in Charlotte. You can watch here online and our Facebook page.

Police expect onlookers to watch the motorcade as it passes. The best viewing spots are listed on billygraham.org/media. Officials expect the public to gather on State Street in Asheville and the Black Mountain Train Station, where Graham would visit regularly.

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