Accident on I-95 Slows Afternoon Commute

An overturned car in the southbound roadway on Interstate 95 at mile marker 158 has caused traffic to back up for miles.

Virginia Department of Transportation's shows traffic is backed up for seven miles. Patch reader Michelle Hemphill-Meeks said traffic was stopped in all lanes just after 3:30 p.m. due to the accident. 

"Motorists can expect major delays due to a vehicle accident. The south right lane and right shoulder are closed," reads a VDOT alert. 

For updates on when the roadway is cleared, visit our Commute tab. 

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