All Interstate 81 northbound and southbound lanes have reopened in northern Rockingham County

STAUNTON — All Interstate 81 northbound and southbound lanes have reopened at mile marker 251.8 in northern Rockingham County.  Earlier in the day on Nov. 6, all the northbound and southbound I-81 lanes were closed due to a vehicle fire with HAZMAT which occurred around 7:30 a.m. 

This is between exit 251 at Route 11 in northern Harrisonburg area and Exit 257 at Route 11 near Mauzy.

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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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