ONE LANE OPEN ON I-81 IN AREA OF TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT - September 2

UPDATE

BOTH LANES OPEN AT I-81 NORTHBOUND ACCIDENT SITE IN STAUNTON



STAUNTON – Both lanes are now open with no traffic backups on Interstate 81 in the Staunton area at mile marker 221, northbound.



Earlier this morning, an accident occurred near the 221 mile marker, northbound on I-81 in the Staunton area. Officials at the scene say a car ran into guardrail along the road. Two tractor trailers crashed in to the first vehicle, which resulted in a fire. Early reports from officials at the scene say there is a HAZMAT spill of approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel.



There is a bridge at the accident site. Virginia Department of Transportation officials have examined the bridge and report it can carry traffic.



The accident location is in the vicinity of exit 222 on I-81 at Route 250.







STAUNTON – One shoulder is open on Interstate 81 in the Staunton area at mile marker 221, northbound. Earlier reports of a single lane open in the area are incorrect.



Earlier this morning, an accident occurred near the 221 mile marker, northbound on I-81 in the Staunton area. Officials at the scene say a car ran into guardrail along the road. Two tractor trailers crashed in to the first vehicle, which resulted in a fire. Early reports from officials at the scene say there is a HAZMAT spill of approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel.

There is a bridge at the accident site. Virginia Department of Transportation officials have examined the bridge and report it can carry traffic.

The accident location is in the vicinity of exit 222 on I-81 at Route 250.

Motorists should expect delays in the area.

For further information on incidents and road conditions throughout the state call 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at www.511Virginia.org. Road condition information can also be obtained by calling the Highway Helpline at (800) 367-ROAD. (TTY users, call 711)