WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A crash Monday morning on Interstate 26 near Weaverville forced the closure of one lane, according to officials.

The right lane of eastbound I-26 was closed near Exit 21 at New Stock Road around mile marker 20.7 in Buncombe County, following a vehicle crash reported at about 8:28 a.m.

Officials said one of two lanes was shut down, with a high impact expected on traffic in the area.

The lane closure was expected to last about an hour, with reopening anticipated around 9:28 a.m.

Further details about the crash, including whether there were injuries, were not immediately available.