UPDATE: Vehicle fire cleared along I-81 South in Pulaski County

Posted: Mar 30, 2021 / 05:25 AM EDT

Updated: Mar 30, 2021 / 08:21 AM EDT

UPDATE 8:21 a.m.: VDOT says crews have reopened all lanes on I-81 South after clearing the scene of Tuesday morning’s vehicle fire in Pulaski County.

Cleared: Vehicle Fire: SB on I-81 at MM94.1 (0.4mi south of VA-99 Exit94) in Pulaski Co. 7:54AM
— I81VA (@I81VA) March 30, 2021

UPDATE 7:43 a.m.: VDOT says the vehicle fire closing the southbound right lane and right shoulder on I-81 in Pulaski County has backed up Tuesday morning traffic for approximately half a mile.

Update: Vehicle Fire: SB on I-81 at MM94.1 (0.4mi south of VA-99 Exit94) in Pulaski Co. 1 SB travel lane closed. Minor Delays. 7:20AM
— 511 Southwest VA (@511southwestva) March 30, 2021

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A vehicle fire along I-81 South has resulted in some early morning lane closures in Pulaski County.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the southbound right lane and right shoulder are currently closed at mile marker 94.1 along I-81.

Update: Vehicle Fire: SB on I-81 at MM94.1 (0.4mi south of VA-99 Exit94) in Pulaski Co. 1 SB travel lane closed. 5:12AM
— 511 Southwest VA (@511southwestva) March 30, 2021

While there is no word of any backups resulting from the vehicle fire at this time, VDOT says delays are expected.