Once again this stretch of the highway from Roanoke,va to Winchester va has been a nightmare for drivers heading north. Currently ive shut down due to the numerous accidents reported that have caused the highway to be closed. It seems like every Sunday there is some sort of incident that arises from this highway that runs up and down the Shenandoah mountains. Its nothing but over 200 miles of hills. Combine that with the number of trucks and traffic returning north then you are bound to have days like today. 30 mile back up and counting.
I-81 NORTH IN VA 30 MILE BACK UP
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by justcarhaulin, Oct 20, 2019.
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Accident on I-81 north in Montgomery County causes major delays
Multiple tractor-trailer incidents causing delays on I-81 in Botetourt Co.
Danm, beyond what's going on today a quick google search shows numerous fatal crashes along that stretch so far this month. Glad I don't go there.MACK E-6, truckdriver31, NavigatorWife and 3 others Thank this. -
The problem with 81 is that you can't really detour due to the topography.
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Other than that it is a beautiful drive, I always liked running through there.
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There are four gaps to the east through which you can get over with horsies. Luray is my main one. Thats about 13% crooked in spots up and over.
Believe it or not US 15 is the alternate for the most part. Excepting Manassas for 53's
They can make 5000 lanes in both directions on 81 and people will find a way to royally screw it up. It does not matter.shroomhauler, bzinger, NavigatorWife and 2 others Thank this. -
In some ways I am glad I dont have to deal with that anymore.
Yet when I was driving, for me it was a reason to get off the beaten path and to be able to see a part of America only the locals got to see.shroomhauler, x1Heavy and truckdriver31 Thank this. -
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