Update: Diesel spill closed northbound I-81 in Shenandoah and Frederick Counties

Interstate 81 has reopened in Shenandoah and Frederick counties

STAUNTON – (11:30 a.m.) Both northbound lanes of Interstate 81 have reopened in Shenandoah and Frederick counties, following cleanup from a diesel spill between mile marker 283 and 300. Northbound I-81 traffic had been detoured onto Route 11 during cleanup operations, which began about 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Northbound on-ramps have reopened at exit 283 (Woodstock), exit 291 (Toms Brook), exit 296 (Strasburg) and exit 298 (Strasburg). Motorists may experience residual traffic congestion on northbound I-81 and Route 11 in these areas.

STAUNTON – (8:15 a.m.) Northbound Interstate 81 is closed between exit 283 (Woodstock) in Shenandoah County and exit 302 (Middletown) in Frederick County. The closure is due to a diesel spill from a tanker truck. Cleanup efforts are underway, but there is no estimated time for reopening northbound I-81.

Northbound traffic is detoured at exit 283 and will be directed to follow Route 11 north through Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Northbound traffic rejoins I-81 at exit 302. The northbound on-ramps at exit 291 (Toms Brook), exit 296 (Strasburg), and exit 298 (Strasburg) are closed. Virginia State Police is assisting with traffic control.

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