Multi-vehicle accident cleared on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County

The back-up, as of 10:15 a.m. Saturday, is five miles on I-81 southbound

Both lanes of I-81 SB are blocked due to a multi-vehicle accident near Exit 132 (Copyright 2023 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va.UPDATE

All lanes are now open, and the detour is being removed, according to VDOT.

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Authorities said congestion remains, so drivers should still expect delays.


ORIGINAL STORY

The Virginia Department of Transportation says a multi-vehicle crash is the cause for a backup on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County.

Authorities said both southbound lanes of I-81 at mile marker 131.8 in Roanoke County remain blocked due to a multiple vehicle crash involving an overturned tanker.

Traffic can detour onto Route 11/460 at exit 132 (Dixie Caverns).

As of 10:15 a.m., traffic backups are approximately 5 miles.

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About the Author:

Meteorologist Chris Michaels is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Broadcaster, forecasting weather conditions in southwest Virginia on WSLS 10 News from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on Virginia Today.