Afton Mountain I-64 delays this week

Update 4/22 & 4/23/13: I-64 Afton delays cause long backups, frazzled drivers

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Expect delays this week on I-64 from Afton Mountain (MP 99) to the Ivy exit (MP 114) as VDOT works to "remove an unstable area of soil" on the mountain adjacent to the interstate, according to the Daily Progress:

The right lane and shoulder on Interstate 64 west from milepost 103 to 100 will be closed from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily as the Virginia Department of Transportation begins work to remove an unstable area of soil on Afton Mountain just above the highway. The emergency work began Thursday.

Traffic along I-64 from Exit 114 at Ivy to Exit 99 at Afton also will be restricted in both directions for 30-45-minute intervals approximately four times each day, starting Monday.

According to VDOT, motorists should expect significant congestion and delays. Passenger vehicles are encouraged to use U.S. 250 until traffic restrictions end April 25.

Be safe out there.

Cross-posted at Bearing Drift

Foggy on Afton Mountain ... I-64 closed due to accident

Interstate 64 crossing Afton Mountain is closed this morning after a tractor-trailer accident in extremely foggy, rainy conditions. Debris from the wreck is in all lanes and VDOT reported at 8 a.m. that cleanup will take much of the day.

It's pea soup out there, folks.

The alternate is Rt. 250 but officials are cautioning there may be delays on that roadway, too. Take Exit 107 westbound and Exit 96 eastbound.

Be safe on that commute....

I-64 over Afton Mountain reopened

The unexpected snow, sub-freezing temperatures, and winds caused icy conditions that closed I-64 over Afton Mountain this morning. Several vehicle accidents closed both lanes causing backups but east- and westbound lanes have now been reopened. Drivers have been cautioned to drive slower and watch for icy patches.

Check out local sources for updates:

- WWBT TV-29 (Charlottesville/Waynesboro)
- Waynesboro News Virginian
- Staunton News Leader
- WHSV TV-3 (Harrisonburg)