Interstate 81 northbound and southbound closed in Augusta County

STAUNTON — (11:15 a.m.) All northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed near mile marker 210.7 in Augusta County due to a tractor trailer crash. The incident occurred about 10 a.m. Monday. I-81 is expected to remain closed through the afternoon hours on Monday due to hazmat and crash cleanup operations.

Interstate traffic is being detoured as follows:

• Northbound I-81 traffic detours at exit 205 (Raphine/Steeles Tavern) near the Augusta-Rockbridge county line. Northbound drivers will follow Route 606 (Raphine Road) east and then Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) north to rejoin the interstate at exit 213.
• Southbound I-81 traffic detours at exit 213 (Greenville/Stuarts Draft). Southbound drivers will follow Route 11 south and then Route 606 west to rejoin the interstate at exit 205.

Expect major delays on I-81 and Route 11 in southern Augusta County and northern Rockbridge County. Avoid the area if possible.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties.

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