Interstate 81 clear after 10-mile backup in Botetourt County

Crash happened at mile marker 148.7

The far lanes are Interstate 81 South at mile marker 150 at 4:10 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017. (Credit: VDOT)

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Drivers experienced major delays on Interstate 81 South Friday after a multi-vehicle crash.

The crash was at mile marker 148.7 in Botetourt County.

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At one point, traffic was backed up for 10 miles.

Earlier, both the south left shoulder and left lane were closed, but now all lanes are open.


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