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I-64 west back open after multi-vehicle wreck closed interstate in New Kent

April 6 New Kent Crash I-64 west
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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — A multi-vehicle wreck closed Interstate 64 west near Emmaus Church Road in New Kent County Saturday afternoon.

VDOT officials said around 12:15 p.m. that the crash scene was near mile marker 209.

Traffic, which was getting by on the right shoulder, was backed up roughly four miles as of 12:30 p.m.

"Motorists should seek alternate routes," VDOT officials warned.

Traffic was flowing, according to Virginia 511 cameras, and the backup appeared to be clear as of 2:30 p.m.

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