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36-year-old man dead after two vehicle accident on US-460 in Lynchburg
Read full article: 36-year-old man dead after two vehicle accident on US-460 in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police said that a 36-year-old man is dead after a fatal two-vehicle accident on US-460 near Campbell Ave. that occurred on Wednesday we're told.
Route 460 closed in Campbell County due to flooding
Read full article: Route 460 closed in Campbell County due to floodingThe Virginia Department of Transportation says there's a road closure on route 460 in Campbell County due to flooding. A detour is in place. We will update you once we get more information.
45-year-old man arrested in Campbell County shooting on US-460
Read full article: 45-year-old man arrested in Campbell County shooting on US-460A 45-year-old man is facing charges after a shooting at the intersection of US-460 and Rt. 24 in Campbell County on Wednesday, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
Two in critical condition after tractor-trailer crash on US-460 in Bedford County
Read full article: Two in critical condition after tractor-trailer crash on US-460 in Bedford CountyVirginia State Police is investigating a tractor-trailer crash that hospitalized two people and closed off all US-460 travel lanes Monday evening.
Crash on US-460 lanes in Campbell County cleared
Read full article: Crash on US-460 lanes in Campbell County clearedUPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed all westbound lanes of US-460 in Campbell County, according to VDOT. Authorities said the accident happened near Drinkard Road. Drivers should expect delays. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
Tractor-trailer carrying live turkeys flips, closing US-29 exit ramp in Campbell County
Read full article: Tractor-trailer carrying live turkeys flips, closing US-29 exit ramp in Campbell CountyCAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A tractor-trailer hauling turkeys crashed and temporarily closed an exit ramp on US-29 in Campbell County on Tuesday. Authorities said the accident happened at 6 a.m. and closed the northbound US-460 exit ramp. There were 837 turkeys on board, and authorities said that most of them survived the crash. The driver has been charged with reckless driving, according to Virginia State Police. 10 News reporter Tim Harfmann is at the scene:
Tractor-trailer crash on US-460 West in Campbell County cleared
Read full article: Tractor-trailer crash on US-460 West in Campbell County clearedUPDATEAs of 10 a.m., authorities said one lane is back open on US-460 West. The left shoulder, right lane and right shoulder remain closed and traffic is backed up for about 1.5 miles, according to VDOT. UPDATEAs of 8:27 a.m., all westbound lanes are closed and traffic is backed up for about 1.5 miles. Posted by Concord Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, March 5, 2021ORIGINAL STORYA tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on US-460 in Campbell County, according to VDOT. As of 7:23 a.m., the westbound left shoulder, right lane and right shoulder are closed.
Multi-vehicle crash near Montgomery County, Roanoke County line cleared
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash near Montgomery County, Roanoke County line clearedUPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYOfficers are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near the Montgomery County / Roanoke County line, according to the Roanoke County E9-1-1 Center. The accident happened on the bridge near Rowe Furniture on US-460, authorities said. Authorities are warning drivers of icy conditions in the area.
UPDATE: Lanes back open after vehicle fire temporarily closes part of I-81
Read full article: UPDATE: Lanes back open after vehicle fire temporarily closes part of I-81MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – 6:00 a.m. UpdateVDOT reports that all lanes are back open with delays lingering. Drivers traveling north on I-81 in Montgomery County can expect delays due to a vehicle fire at mile marker 124.8, according to VDOT. All north lanes are closed. Traffic is being rerouted off I-81 north at exit 118 onto US-460 then back onto I-81 at exit 128.
Crash on US-460 West in Botetourt County cleared
Read full article: Crash on US-460 West in Botetourt County clearedPublished: December 14, 2020, 8:41 am Updated: December 14, 2020, 9:53 amUPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed all US-460 West lanes in Botetourt County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened near Webster Road. As of 8:17 a.m., all westbound lanes remain closed. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
Structure fire closes down road off of US-460 in Lynchburg
Read full article: Structure fire closes down road off of US-460 in LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. – A fire has closed down a road in Lynchburg off of US-460 by the Highwire Chapel. Authorities say the fire is in the 1000 block of Coronado Lane. Drivers have been asked to avoid the area. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
Two seriously hurt in US-460 crash in Lynchburg
Read full article: Two seriously hurt in US-460 crash in LynchburgPublished: October 23, 2020, 9:47 am Updated: October 23, 2020, 10:12 amLYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATEThree people are in the hospital after police say two cars overturned on US-460W in Lynchburg. Authorities say two of the people have serious injuries as a result of the accident. ORIGINAL STORYA crash has closed US-460 in Lynchburg, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Authorities say the crash happened near US-29S. As of 9:30 a.m., all westbound lanes are closed.
VDOT asks for feedback on US-460 improvements in Roanoke area
Read full article: VDOT asks for feedback on US-460 improvements in Roanoke areaSALEM, Va. The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on improvements to US-460 in Roanoke and Roanoke County. Officials are conducting an online survey in hopes to get some input on potential improvements along the portion of US-460 that goes from Williamson Road in Roanoke and Route 220 Alternate or Cloverdale Road in Roanoke County. Instead of holding an in-person meeting as originally planned, VDOT has invited drivers to learn more about the proposed changes by watching a video presentation and taking part in an online survey by June 30. The goal of the study is to look into safety improvements and changes that will ease traffic flow. The portion of US-460 VDOT is focusing on averages 40,000 vehicles per day.
No one hurt after tractor-trailer catches fire on US-460 in Blacksburg
Read full article: No one hurt after tractor-trailer catches fire on US-460 in BlacksburgBLACKSBURG, Va. No one is hurt after a tractor-trailer caught fire Wednesday morning on US-460 in Blacksburg, according to the Blacksburg Police Department. Authorities say the incident happened around 5:36 a.m. at the Prices Fork interchange near Virginia Tech in the eastbound lane when the brakes of the truck, carrying produce, caught fire. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road and get out safely. When officers arrived, they say the truck was fully engulfed in flames.
WATCH: Police dashcam footage shows Del. Chris Hurst traffic stop
Read full article: WATCH: Police dashcam footage shows Del. Chris Hurst traffic stopCHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – This video shows Del. Chris Hurst being pulled over by an officer at about 2 a.m. on the US-460 overpass between the downtown Christiansburg and Peppers Ferry Road exits. During the stop, authorities said Hurst’s blood alcohol concentration came in at .085%, above the 0.80% legal limit. Click here for more information about the traffic stop. We have edited out a portion of the audio of the video because it contained private medical information.
State Transportation Board hears from locals on transportation wants, needs
Read full article: State Transportation Board hears from locals on transportation wants, needsWe hear the concerns our viewers have about area roads, from I-81 to US-460, and Wednesday night the state transportation secretary was in Roanoke to hear from residents and local leaders on infrastructure wants and needs. Perfect examples for Botetourt County Fire and EMS chief Jason Ferguson to share with the Commonwealth Transportation Board about what happens here. Ferguson is talking about Smart Scale. State Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine listened to our local leaders ask for help with the usual suspects -- I-81, US-460, US-220 and rail. Changes to Smart Scale are coming, and Valentine shared other minor improvements like rumble strips and chevrons that are expected to help.
Tractor-trailer accident causes lane closures on US-460 in Bedford County
Read full article: Tractor-trailer accident causes lane closures on US-460 in Bedford CountyBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - A tractor-trailer crash has closed lanes on US-460 in Bedford County. Authorities say the accident is near Goode Road. No other information was available. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Authorities investigating tractor-trailer fire in Giles County
Read full article: Authorities investigating tractor-trailer fire in Giles CountyNARROWS, Va. - Authorities are currently investigating a tractor-trailer fire in Giles County, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the fire is at the intersection of US-460 and VA-61 in Narrows. US-460 West is shut down in the area. According to the Sheriff's Office, no injuries were reported and they believe no one was inside the truck at the time. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Tractor-trailer accident closes US-460 lanes in Giles County
Read full article: Tractor-trailer accident closes US-460 lanes in Giles CountyCopyright by WSLS - All rights reservedGILES COUNTY, Va. - A tractor-trailer accident has closed lanes on US-460 in Giles County. According to VDOT, the westbound left shoulder and lane are closed near Clendennin Road and Rt. 641 as of 8:00 a.m.Stay with 10 News as more information becomes available on this crash. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.