Traffic backed up on Interstate 81 because of vehicle fire

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ROCKBRIDGE CO. (WSLS 10) - Traffic is backed up on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County because of a vehicle fire.

The fire has all lanes of traffic closed northbound at mile marker 176 near Natural Bridge.

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According to VDOT, traffic is backed up about seven miles. Expect major delays.

The following was posted on VDOT's 511Virginia.org website:

I-81N at MM 176.0

On I-81 at mile marker 176 in the County of Rockbridge, motorists can expect major delays due to a vehicle fire. The north left shoulder, left lane, right lane, and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 7.0 miles.

Last updated: Thu 07/02/2015 1:49 PM EDT


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