VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – The right lane of Interstate 81 southbound in Augusta County has reopened following completion of sinkhole repairs near mile marker 212.6 in the Greenville area. Crews excavated and back-filled the sinkhole, and then repaved a portion of the I-81 southbound right lane. The new pavement was opened to traffic about 3:45 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 6).

Traffic congestion on southbound I-81 reached about five miles during the sinkhole repairs. Motorists may experience residual traffic delays late Wednesday afternoon.

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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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