Lanes have reopened following a serious crash on US-17 South at the James River Bridge in Newport News, Virginia, on Saturday afternoon, after the incident caused significant traffic delays for several hours.
The crash occurred around 3 p.m., leading to the closure of all southbound lanes and the left shoulder of the bridge. The shutdown resulted in heavy congestion as emergency responders worked at the scene and managed traffic flow in the affected area.
By early evening, officials confirmed that the lanes had reopened and normal traffic movement had resumed across the bridge.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries occurred. Virginia State Police have been contacted for additional information as the investigation continues.
Officials are still working to determine the cause of the crash and any contributing factors that may have led to the incident.