Interstate 81 accident in Botetourt Co. creates 4 mile backup

VDOT Traffic Camera at Mile Marker 159 on I-81. (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved)

BOTETOURT COUNTY (WSLS 10) - A multi-vehicle accident on southbound Interstate 81 backed traffic up four miles Wednesday evening.

The Virginia Department of Transportation's website reported the accident at mile marker 159.2. It said the right shoulder was closed. VDOT's 511Virginia.org traffic website posted the following:

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I-81S at MM 159.2

On I-81 at mile marker 159.2 in the County of Botetourt, motorists can expect major delays due to a multi-vehicle accident. The south right shoulder is closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.0 miles.

Last updated: Wed 11/25/2015 5:09 PM EST


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