A fatal crash shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Jackson County early Monday morning, causing major traffic delays and prompting officials to urge drivers to avoid the area.

All lanes have reopened on I-85 south near Highway 53 Monday after a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer and car shut down traffic for several hours.

Multiple lanes on I-85 South in Jackson County have been closed for an extended amount of time Monday morning.