I-81 back open in Montgomery County, after pipe truck accident

3:30 p.m.

VDOT says the accident scene has been cleared, and both lanes of I-81 northbound are back open.

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2:20 p.m.

From Karen McNew, in the field
WSLS Anchor

I’ve just driven past the accident.  VDOT crews have re-opened one lane of I-81.

Pictures added of the scene.

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2:11 p.m.

VDOT now says the back-up has extended to four miles.

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1:59 p.m.

VDOT now says both lanes of I-81 northbound near Ironto are blocked by a tractor-trailer accident.

VDOT spokeswoman Heidi Underwood tells WSLS that a truck hauling culvert pipes had three pipes fall off, and gouge the pavement.

Clean-up crews estimate they will need at least an hour to patch the pavement, and clear the accident.

Photo taken by Karen McNew, WSLS Anchor
Truck VDOT says had pipe fall off and gouge pavement on I-81

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1:44 p.m.

VDOT says there’s a three mile traffic back-up.

Drivers are being asked to get off I-81 north at the Christiansburg exit, and drive up Route 460 to Dixie Caverns to get back on I-81.

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1:33 p.m.

A portion of Interstate 81 North in Montgomery County is blocked.

According to V-DOT, the left lane near the Ironto exit is closed because of an “incident.“

Drivers in this area should expect delays.