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Staunton: Emergency pothole repairs to close I-81 travel lane, on ramp

Crystal Graham
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Emergency pothole repairs will close the right lane of Interstate 81 southbound near Staunton through tomorrow morning.

The Virginia Department of Transportation said the repairs are needed at mile marker 222.5 on the I-81 bridge over Augusta Woods Drive.

The right lane will be closed at this location from 6 p.m. today through the early morning hours of Thursday.

In addition, the on-ramp from Route 250 onto I-81 southbound at exit 222 will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

All I-81 lanes and the on-ramp from Route 250 are expected to reopen by 8 a.m. on July 3.

All work is weather permitting.

For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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