Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Major Backups on I-81 Near Harrisonburg
Posted 2025-10-02 16:22:31
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. — A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 Northbound near mile marker 248, just outside the Harrisonburg city limits, caused significant traffic backups on Wednesday, October 1st.
The crash occurred at 11:42 a.m., prompting a response from Virginia State Police, who are currently investigating. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

According to VDOT, as of 1:48 p.m., the right lane and shoulder remained closed, and backups extended approximately three miles, with slow-moving traffic as far back as mile marker 246.2.
Live VDOT traffic camera feeds showed a heavy traffic buildup as authorities worked to clear the scene.
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