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Tractor trailer fire shuts down NB lanes of I-81 near Lexington

I-81 tractor trailer fire

Credit: Robert Foresman


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ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. -- All northbound lanes of Interstate 81 just north of Lexington have shut down while crews clean up a tractor trailer crash and fire.

VDOT says the incident happened early this morning at mile marker 196.

Traffic is being detoured at exit 195 onto Route 11, rejoining at 213 in the Greenville area of Augusta County.

VDOT says the highway should reopen just before noon.  Motorists going through the area should expect delays.

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