VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – (8:30 a.m.) The right lane of northbound Interstate 81 has reopened in Augusta County following a tractor trailer crash early Monday morning near mile marker 232. Traffic congestion may continue through the morning hours as cleanup and recovery work takes place on the right shoulder. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped traffic between exit 227 (Verona) and exit 235 (Weyers Cave/Grottoes).

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http://www.511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org. 

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

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