I-81 Traffic

• Interstate 81 Accident Reports
• Interstate 81 Weather Conditions

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Crash: NB on I-81 at MM13.0 (0.1mi north of Cty Rd 611 Exit13) in Washington Co. No lanes closed. 4:30PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM152.2 (1.5mi north of US-220N Exit150B) in Botetourt Co. 4:02PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM152.2 (1.5mi north of US-220N Exit150B) in Botetourt Co. No lanes closed. 3:58PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM14.7 (0.5mi south of VA-140 Exit14) in Washington Co. 3:48PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM14.7 (0.5mi south of VA-140 Exit14) in Washington Co. No lanes closed. 3:46PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM308.9 (1.4mi south of VA-37 Exit310) in Frederick Co. 3:16PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM308.9 (1.4mi south of VA-37 Exit310) in Frederick Co. No lanes closed. 3:14PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM204.0 (1.2mi south of VA-606 Exit205) in Rockbridge Co. 2:00PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: NB on I-81 at MM256.9 (0.9mi south of US-11 Exit257) in Rockingham Co. 1:52PM

• 2 days ago

  I81VA

  Cleared: Disabled Vehicle: SB on I-81 at MM168.6 (0.3mi south of Rt614 Exit168) in Botetourt Co. 1:32PM

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 141.6 to mile marker 136.4, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Rockingham from mile marker 247 to mile marker 250, motorists can

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 141.6 to mile marker 136.4, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Washington from mile marker 31 to mile marker 33.5, motorists can

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 136.6 to mile marker 141.8, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 141.6 to mile marker 136.4, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 136.6 to mile marker 141.8, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Augusta from mile marker 221.4 to mile marker 226.9, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Rockingham from mile marker 247 to mile marker 250, motorists can

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Rockingham from mile marker 247 to mile marker 250, motorists can

  TYPE: Construction Serious

I-81 News Reports

• State police: Man fled from troopers in Franklin County with 3 young children, woman in SUV

  • Maryland
  • Hagerstown
  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 5:30pm
  81

  A man is accused of fleeing from Pennsylvania State Police in Franklin County while three young children and a woman were in the vehicle. Manuel Ascencio Castro, 32, of Hagerstown, Maryland, is ... Read More

• Lane closures planned for I-81 south in Syracuse

  • Syracuse Ln

  • source: Bing
  • 7 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 10:17am
  The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is letting drivers know of lane closures on Interstate 81 southbound. On Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. I-81 South was reduced to one lane between Exits 23A ... Read More

• I-81 construction reduces traffic to one lane near Destiny USA

  • New York
  • NY-81

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 08:30am
  Interstate 81 south near Destiny USA will be reduced to one lane for about one week while construction crews work on the Spencer Street bridge and retaining wall. The work is scheduled to be done from ... Read More

• Maryland man charged after vehicle chase on I-81 in Franklin County

  • Pennsylvania
  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 08:02am
  81

  State Police say Manuel De Jesus Ascencio Castro, 32, led police on a high-speed chase on the highway with a woman and three young children in the vehicle. Read More

• Man charged after police chase on I-81 in Franklin County

  • Maryland
  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 06:55am
  81

  A Maryland man was arrested on multiple charges after passengers in their vehicle told dispatch they were being kidnapped. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on Feb. 25, troopers responded to ... Read More

• Augusta County, VA tanker truck hauling ammonia wrecks contaminating highway

  • Virginia
  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 06:45am
  81

  Hazmat crews came to clean up ammonia and diesel after a tanker truck driver crashed, spilling chemicals on the highway. Read More

• Disabled tractor-trailer causes major delays on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County

  • Pennsylvania
  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Feb 27, 2025 04:05am
  81

  A disabled tractor-trailer is blocking traffic on Interstate 81, causing a severe backup in the northbound lanes. Read More

• Part of I-40 between Tennessee and North Carolina set to officially reopen to traffic, NCDOT says

  • North Carolina
  • Us

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 26, 2025 6:11pm
  Although a lane in each direction will be open to traffic, NCDOT said to expect delays and to consider an alternate route consisting of taking I-81 North to Kingsport then I-26 Ea ... Read More

• Interstate 81 South ramps closed in Lackawanna County after crash

  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 26, 2025 05:46am
  81

  Police have closed the I-81 South exit and on-ramps for Main Avenue in Scranton after a crash earlier Wednesday morning. Police cordoned off part of Main Avenue, closing the southbound exit and ... Read More

• Pedestrian struck near Interstate 81 South ramp in Lackawanna County

  • I-81 Near Mount Jack

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 26, 2025 05:32am
  81

  Police closed the Main Avenue exit and on-ramps for I-81 South after a pedestrian was struck Wednesday morning. Read More

• 'My type of season': How an I-81 construction worker handles Syracuse's freezing and snowy days

  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 26, 2025 05:00am
  81

  McClain is part of an army of hundreds of state workers and contractors who are remaking Syracuse's highway system. The $2.25 billion project will reroute highway traffic around the city onto I-481, ... Read More

• Risky intersections, road damage, I-81 crashes on table for Smyth supervisors, VDOT reps

  • I-81 Near Chilhowie

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Feb 26, 2025 04:30am
  81

  For more than an hour on a recent evening, Smyth County leaders addressed a host of concerns with VDOT representatives, including Helene damage that's still causing flooding, road degradation, Interst ... Read More

• PSP releases new image of suspects wanted in connection to chase on I-81, attempted murder charges filed

  • Pennsylvania
  • I-81

  • source: Bing / News-Item
  • 3 views
  • Feb 25, 2025 6:45pm
  

  Pennsylvania State Police released a new image of two suspects wanted in connection to a multi-county vehicle pursuit involving gunfire that began on Interstate 81, in Dauphin ... Read More

• Suspects wanted in connection with I-81 chase

  • Pennsylvania
  • I-81 Near St Clair

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 25, 2025 6:45pm
  81

  ST. CLAIR - Pennsylvania State Police released a new image of two suspects wanted in connection to a multi-county vehicle pursuit involving gunfire that began on Interstate 81, in Dauphin ... Read More

• ACFR explains ammonia spill on I-81 and its impact to the community

  • Virginia
  • I-81 N

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Feb 25, 2025 4:04pm
  81

  A tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 81 on Monday prompted hazmat teams to clear the scene before anyone could drive through the area again safely. Read More

• Large traffic back-ups on I-81 and I-690 in downtown Syracuse

  • New York
  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 13 views
  • Feb 25, 2025 2:25pm
  81

  Syracuse, N.Y.- Drivers on I-81 and I-690 in downtown Syracuse are facing large traffic backups on Tuesday evening. At 5:15 p.m., traffic on I-81 North was backed up from the North Side down to East ... Read More

• State Police release new information on suspects wanted for firing at trooper during pursuit

  • Pennsylvania
  • 81s

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Feb 25, 2025 08:28am
  ST. CLAIR, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have released new information about two suspects wanted for firing at a trooper's vehicle during a pursuit. It began Sunday on I-81 in Cumberland ... Read More

• Crash causes slowdowns near Interstate 81 ramp in Franklin County

  • Pennsylvania
  • I-81 Near Duryea

  • source: Bing
  • 8 views
  • Feb 25, 2025 05:51am
  81

  Crews responded to the collision in the 3400 block of Black Gap Road / Route 997 in Greene Township around 10:20 a.m. The scene is just west of the Interstate 81 southbound ramps. The crash is blocking ... Read More

• I-81 reopens in Augusta County after tractor trailer crash and hazmat cleanup

  • I-81

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Feb 24, 2025 4:32pm
  81

  The southbound lanes of Interstate 81 have reopened as of 5:26 p.m., while the northbound lanes are still closed in Augusta County between mile markers 205 and 213 due to a crash involving a tanker ... Read More