Jamie Bowers
Traffic Team 9's Jamie Bowers updates drivers on current traffic conditions each weekday for Channel 9's “Eyewitness News Daybreak” at 5 & 6 a.m., Channel 9's “Eyewitness News Midday”, and "Eyewitness News This Morning" on TV 64 from 7-9 a.m. In addition to rush hour traffic duties, Jamie reports on road construction and other traffic issues for “Eyewitness News” at 6:00 p.m.
Jamie is "almost" a native Charlottean, having lived in the Queen City since 1st grade. While attending Myers Park High School, he received his first taste of broadcasting through an academic internship at WBT radio. Jamie continued working in radio through his college days at Columbia International University in Columbia, SC, where he was part of the on-air team that won a prestigious Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters.
Since joining the Eyewitness News team in 2000, Jamie has reported on countless accidents, Charlotte's infamous road construction, and helped drivers navigate slick roads during winter storms. In 2004, Jamie was recognized for contributing to a 15 hour, Emmy award winning newscast covering the ice storm of 2003.
In his spare time, Jamie enjoys reading, singing, and going for long walks in the mountains. He is also active at The Church at Charlotte. Jamie and his wife Lolly live in Charlotte.
Latest from Jamie Bowers
Ride CATS to Coca-Cola 600
RIDE CATS TO THE NASCAR COCA-COLA 600 RACE Charlotte, N.C., May 24, 2012 ─ The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will provide extra bus service during NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 race on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Race fans can take advantage of CATS’ increased service on route 79X Concord Mills ...
Little Rock Rd. closed
Little Rock Rd. is CLOSED between Tracy Ave. and Lakeland Dr. (between Paw Creek Rd. and Tuckaseegee Rd.) due to an overnight storm that brought down trees and power lines. Duke Energy expects Little Rock Rd. to remain closed through at least 9 a.m. Use Moores Chapel Rd. (right) to ...
Sunday traffic impact (Coca-Cola 600)
Major delays are expected in the Speedway area from Noon through 6 p.m., and again after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27th. Traffic will be heaviest on Highway 29 and Bruton Smith Blvd. 2-3 mile backups are also likely in the right lanes of I-85 approaching Bruton Smith Blvd./Exit 49. ...
I-85 traffic impact (Coca-Cola 600 race weekend)
Traffic on I-85 will be slow and congested on Saturday and Sunday, but thru-traffic is not expected to experience impossible backups. Significant delays are expected in the right two lanes of I-85 North and South approaching Bruton Smith Blvd./Exit 49 as fans exit toward the Speedway. However, traffic in the ...
Saturday traffic impact (History 300)
Major delays are expected in the Speedway area from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m., and from 4:30 p.m. through 7 p.m. NCDOT predicts significant congestion as race traffic collides with the usual Concord Mills weekend rush. The worst traffic is expected on Highway 29 and Bruton Smith Blvd. 2-3 mile ...
Coca-Cola 600 Race Traffic Guide
The NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race weekend will cause major traffic delays near Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th. Traffic Team 9 has worked with NCDOT and Charlotte Motor Speedway to provide a comprehensive race traffic guide. Click on the links on the left side of this page for ...
Speed Street Traffic Guide (major delays in Uptown)
The Food Lion Speed Street festival will cause significant delays and confusion in Uptown Charlotte from Wednesday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 27th. Six different streets will close and reopen at least 15 different times. To minimize confusion, Traffic Team 9 has broken down the Speed Street traffic plan on ...
4th St. closed (Speed Street festival)
4th St. will be closed between College St. and Church St. due to the Food Lion Speed Street festival. From 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24th through 6 a.m. on Friday, May 25th. From 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25th through 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 27th. Use Caldwell St. ...
3rd St. closed (Speed Street festival)
3rd St. will be closed between Church St. and College St. due to the Food Lion Speed Street festival. From 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24th through 6 a.m. on Friday, May 25th. From 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25th through 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 27th. Use Mint St. (right) ...
Brevard St. closed (Speed Street festival)
Brevard St. will be closed between 3rd St. and Stonewall St. from 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23rd through 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 27th due to the Food Lion Speed Street festival. Use 3rd St. (left) to Davidson St. (right) to Stonewall St. (right) as an alternate route.
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