VDOT News - Fredericksburg

12:45 a.m. UPDATE: All I-95 southbound lanes are now open at mile marker 117 in Spotsylvania County. Scene of earlier tractor-trailer fire is now clear. 

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes of Interstate 95 southbound are closed just south of Exit 118 (Thornburg) in Spotsylvania County for a tractor-trailer fire.

I-95 southbound motorists should expect significant travel delays south of Exit 126 (Spotsylvania). Travelers may use Route 1 southbound as an alternate route.

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Motorists can download the free mobile 511 app for Apple and Android devices to stay connected, visit 511virginia.org, or reach 511Virginia by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.

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VDOT’s 14-county Fredericksburg District includes the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford in the Fredericksburg area; Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster and Westmoreland counties in the Northern Neck; Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Middle Peninsula.

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