Southbound I-81 Lane Closures and Overpass Bridge Closures in Rockingham County

STAUNTON – Two bridges over Interstate 81 in Rockingham County and the right lane of southbound I-81 remain closed until at least Wednesday morning, September 24. The bridge and lane closures are for detailed inspections and possible repairs due to damage from being struck by a tractor trailer hauling an oversized load on the interstate.

The incident took place about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) overpass near I-81 mile marker 241.5, and the Route 867 (North River Road) overpass near mile marker 239.5. A third bridge was lightly struck but sustained no significant damage.

Routes 704 and 867 will not reopen until the Virginia Department of Transportation determines that they are safe for vehicle traffic.

VDOT will provide updates on the status of the bridges and related traffic restrictions on southbound I-81.

For information about the incident causing damage to the bridges, contact Matt Demlein with Virgina State Police at Matthew.Demlein@vsp.virginia.gov.

For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/.

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The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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