LEXINGTON, Va. – UPDATE
Sinkhole repairs are now complete and all lanes of Interstate 64 in Rockbridge County have reopened, according to VDOT.
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Crews said repairs were completed around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 17.
As we reported below, crews found the sinkhole in the right lane as they were working on routine maintenance the morning of Aug. 16.
We’re told that the sinkhole was around 20 feet deep, nine feet wide, and about 11 feet long.
UPDATE
The left lane has reopened, according to VDOT.
Crews said repairs in the right lane, which remains closed, are ongoing. They expect those repairs to last into Wednesday evening.
ORIGINAL STORY
Drivers heading west on Interstate 64 near Lexington can expect delays due to a sinkhole, according to VDOT.
Crews said they found the sinkhole in the right lane as they were working on routine maintenance the morning of Aug. 16. The right lane was then immediately closed and crews monitored the site.
As of Wednesday afternoon, all westbound lanes between Interstate 81 and exit 50 – at mile marker 53.8 – remain closed, crews said. We’re told it’s just past the Maury River bridges.
Exit 191 off of I-81 to westbound I-64 is also closed because of the sinkhole, officials said.
According to VDOT, traffic will be detoured to I-81 exit 150B, then to Route 220 north before rejoining I-64 at I-64 exit 27.
If you need to go to Lexington, you can use I-81 exit 188 at Route 60, or I-81 exit 195 at Route 11, crews said.
Repairs are expected to last well into the night of Aug. 16. We’re told that, depending on the size, shape, and exact location of the sinkhole, ongoing lane closures may be necessary.
You can find more information and updates by dialing 511 or on Virginia 511 online.