VDOT News - Salem

SALEM – Effective immediately, an emergency right lane closure will be in place on westbound Route 460 Business (Pearisburg Bypass) located one mile west of Pearisburg/Ripplemead exit due to a slope failure as a result of heavy rains.

Drivers should use caution in the work zone and delays may be possible.

It has not yet been determined when the lane may reopen.

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