Overturned tractortrailer, paint spill forces I81 to close in Washington County
Oct 03, 2024
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- Traffic on Interstate 81 South was at a standstill in Washington County after a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled paint across the highway Thursday morning.
Details are limited; however, early Thursday morning all lanes on I-81 South at Exit 2 were blocked off. Maryland Department of Transportation officials said the east and westbound exit ramps from I-70 onto I-81 South were also shut down.
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Crews are working to determine if the paint is water or oil-based.
At this time, it is unclear when I-81 will reopen.
Drivers are encouraged to find alternative routes until the crash is cleared.