Vehicle Fire Causes Delays on I-81 Southbound in Montgomery County
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At a glance
- A vehicle fire on Interstate 81 Southbound in Montgomery County, Virginia, caused significant traffic delays and lane closures on April 15, 2026.
- The incident occurred at mile marker 126, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
- The fire resulted in the closure of the left shoulder, the left lane, the center lane, and the right lane.
A vehicle fire on Interstate 81 Southbound in Montgomery County, Virginia, caused significant traffic delays and lane closures on April 15, 2026.
The incident occurred at mile marker 126, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The fire resulted in the closure of the left shoulder, the left lane, the center lane, and the right lane. VDOT officials directed traffic to move onto the right shoulder to bypass the scene.
Traffic backups reached approximately two miles as a result of the closures and the ongoing response to the fire.