Update: Situation clear at Exit 213 on Interstate 81 after fatal accident

Update: 7:15 p.m. All lanes on Route 11 and I-81 exit 213 ramps have reopened in the Greenville area of Augusta County. Earlier this afternoon a crash on Route 11 in this area occurred in a paving work zone.

The scene is now cleared and normal traffic is resuming.

 

Original post: 6:22 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and detours in the vicinity of Route 11 near the Interstate 81 interchange at exit 213 in Augusta County.  A crash on Route 11 in this area occurred this afternoon in a paving work zone.

Route 11 northbound traffic will be directed to Route 340.  Route 11 southbound traffic will use I-81 southbound.  Exit 205 at Route 606 in Raphine can be used to turn around.

I-81 southbound traffic at exit 213 will not be able to use ramp A which takes traffic to Route 11 southbound.

I-81 northbound traffic at exit 213 will have the exit ramp closed.  The next exit is 217 at Route 654 in the Mint Spring area.

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