I-81 South reopens near Staunton after crash

UPDATE (8:45am): All lanes of I-81 have now reopened after a crash.

By Jacquelynn Dobrin September 30, 2026 8:22 am

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STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — UPDATE (8:45am): All lanes of I-81 have now reopened after a crash.

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