Seven-vehicle accident blocks lane, both shoulders of I-81 south in Roanoke Co.

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ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - A seven-vehicle accident closed one lane and both shoulders of Interstate 81 south, creating miles of backups Friday evening.

According to VDOT's 511Virginia.org website, the accident closed both shoulders and the left lane were closed. Traffic backups were three miles. The following was posted on 511Virginia.org:

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I-81S at MM 142.0

On I-81 South at mile marker 142 in the County of Roanoke, motorists can expect major delays due to a tractor trailer accident. Traffic backups are approximately 3.0 miles.

Last updated: Fri 10/30/2015 7:21 PM EDT