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Overnight fire closes Virginia interstate ahead of Labor Day weekend

Fire closes Interstate 64 in New Kent County
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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — An overnight vehicle fire is impacting the start of Labor Day weekend travel in Virginia.

Crews are working to repair a section of Interstate 64 west following a vehicle fire at mile marker 219.7 in New Kent County.

"Due to the nature of the necessary repairs, drivers should expect all lanes of I-64 west to remain closed for several more hours this morning," a VDOT spokesperson said.

State Police have not yet shared details about the fire.

About two miles away, the right lane of Interstate 64 east in New Kent County is also closed at mile marker 217 near Courthouse Road due to a tractor-trailer crash.

There are currently two miles of delays in that area.

You are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

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