Vehicle crash cleared on I-81 in Roanoke County

James Dalpino

July 7, 2024 at 6:16 PM

UPDATE 7:35 P.M. — This crash has been cleared.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on I-81 in Roanoke County due to a vehicle crash near mile marker 140.3.

As of 6:07 p.m., all south lanes are closed and traffic backups are around two miles.

WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.

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