Update: Wednesday, 4:31 p.m. Both Interstate 81 southbound lanes have reopened in Rockbridge County following cleanup from a multi-vehicle crash near mile marker 198.
The incident involved several tractor trailers and other vehicles shortly after 6 a.m. today.
Southbound I-81 reopened about 4 p.m.
Motorists should use extreme caution and expect significant delays on southbound I-81 and Route 11 in Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County. Route 11 served as a detour route during the interstate closure.
First report: Wednesday, 7:24 a.m. Both southbound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed in Rockbridge County due to a crash involving multiple tractor trailers and other vehicles.
The crash was reported shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday near mile marker 198. This location is between exit 200 at Fairfield and exit 195 at Lexington.
The Virginia Department of Transportation advises motorists to avoid this area. Southbound I-81 traffic can divert onto Route 11 (Lee Highway) at either exit 200 at Fairfield or exit 205 at Raphine. Motorists can re-enter southbound I-81 at exit 195.
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