VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – (9:10 a.m.) A crash involving two tractor trailers has blocked both eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Alleghany County. The crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday (May 19) near mile marker 25 in the Clifton Forge area. Cleanup and recovery efforts are under way, but eastbound I-64 is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Eastbound I-64 traffic detours at exit 24 (Clifton Forge) and follows Route 60 Business east to rejoin the interstate at the exit 27 interchange. Motorists should expect major delays in this area.

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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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