VDOT: I-81 accident blocks all NB lanes near Elliston Web Staff July 15, 2019 1 min read From VDOT: On I-81 at mile marker 127 in the County of Montgomery, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor trailer accident. All North lanes are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 3.0 miles. About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former Mount Pleasant Elementary teacher is now principalNext: Prosecutors hope Fields sentencings can help healing process proceed Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025