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UPDATE: Route 340/522 closed near I-66 interchange in Warren County
Update:
Northbound and southbound Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) in Warren County have reopened in Warren County following cleanup from a blast at a nearby quarry. The incident was reported at about 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 24) in the area of the Interstate 66 interchange.
The Route 340/522 detour has been lifted, and the I-66 eastbound off-ramp at exit 6 (Front Royal) has reopened. Motorists should be alert for lingering congestion on both roadways.
Northbound and southbound Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) is closed just south of the Interstate 66 interchange in Warren County. The eastbound I-66 off-ramp at exit 6 (Front Royal) is also closed. These closures are due to rocks and debris on the roadway from a blast at a nearby quarry. Road cleanup and reopening will occur after an investigation of the incident, which was reported at about 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 24).
Northbound Route 340/522 traffic is being detoured onto Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) west, Route 609 (Ritenour Hollow Road) north, and Route 627 (Reliance Road) east to return to Route 340/522.
There is no detour for southbound Route 340/522. Traffic will need to divert onto I-66 or turn around at the interchange.
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