Penske truck involved in multi-vehicle I-81 crash causing backups at 581 interchange

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – You’ll want to avoid this part of Interstate 81 tonight.

A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81, right near the Interstate 581 interchange.

As of 7:03 p.m. VDOT reports that the left shoulder, left lane and right lane are closed.

Traffic is backed up for about 4 miles.