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U.S. 221 closed in Floyd

A power pole is down across U.S. 221 north and south in Floyd County, blocking all lanes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The pole is between Daniels Run Road and Bear Ridge Road, about 22 miles south of Roanoke. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Expect delays.

One lane of I-81 closed in Montgomery County

An accident on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County is blocking the left northbound lane, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The accident is about nine miles north of Christiansburg. For more information visit www.511virginia.org.

U.S. 460 clear in Salem

An accident on U.S. 460 west in Salem in front of Blue Jay restaurant is now clear, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Earlier today, the right lane was closed.

I-81 clear near Salem; U.S. 460 slow

All lanes are now open on Interstate 81 at mile marker 132 after an accident closed both southbound lanes earlier today, according to the Virginia State Police.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting an accident in the same area on U.S. 460 west in front of the Blue Jay Restaurant, near Dixie Caverns. The right lane is closed. Use caution, and expect delays.

Weather causes traffic delays

An accident in Roanoke County on Interstate 81 at mile marker 132 is blocking both southbound lanes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The accident is about five miles south of Salem. Motorists are being directed off the interstate at Exit 132 and returning to the interstate at the same exit.

Another accident on Interstate 81 at mile marker 141.1 is blocking the right, southbound lane and the right shoulder.

Motorists are advices to use caution in the area. For more information visit www.511virginia.org.

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