I-81 sinkhole blamed for at least 6 crashes now being repaired

Left shoulder, lane at mile marker 40 currently closed

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. – A sinkhole on Interstate 81 is now being repaired after causing six crashes.

Crews are working to repair the sinkhole at mile marker 40 in the northbound lanes of the interstate.

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The left shoulder and left lane are closed, and VDOT is conducting an emergency road repair, according to WCYB.


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