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I-95 south in Henrico reopens, backup clear after semi incident

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Posted at 12:09 PM, Sep 01, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-01 16:09:20-04

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- An incident involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate I-95 south near Interstate 295 in Henrico County backed up traffic for miles Thursday afternoon.

VDOT officials said the interstate's right lane was closed near mile marker 84 as of noon. However, all lanes of the interstate were closed just after 2 p.m.

Officials said there was a five-mile backup as of 2:15 p.m.

All lanes of the interstate had reopend by about 2:40 p.m.

"Continue to expect delays in the area," officials warned.

Officials said the scene was clear as of 3 p.m.

Additionally, a disabled tractor-trailer closed I-95 south's right lane and shoulder (mile marker 83.7) near the Parham Road exit earlier in the afternoon.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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