All lanes of Interstate 81 in Augusta County have reopened following a tractor-trailer crash that occurred on Monday morning near mile marker 210.7. The incident necessitated the offloading and hazardous materials cleanup of the tanker truck’s cargo and fuel. During the cleanup, traffic was detoured between exits 205 and 213, but these detours have now been lifted.
Motorists traveling on I-81 and Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) may still encounter congestion this evening in southern Augusta County and northern Rockbridge County.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Staunton District serves several counties including Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath.
Travelers can obtain traffic alerts and information by dialing 511 or visiting the 511 Virginia website. The VDOT Customer Service Center is available around the clock for assistance at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623), where citizens can report road hazards or inquire about transportation-related issues in Virginia.
VDOT Staunton District maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and X (Twitter). Statewide updates are also available through VDOT’s accounts on Facebook, Flickr, X (Twitter), and YouTube. More information can be found on their website at https://vdot.virginia.gov/.
