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I-95 jam clear after crash backed up traffic 7+ miles on Thanksgiving

'Motorists should find alternate routes,' VDOT officials warned
A look at Interstate 95 from Lewistown Road as of 11:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
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HANOVER COUNTY, Va. -- A wreck caused major delays along Interstate 95 in Hanover County on Thanksgiving morning.

The wreck along I-95 south near the Lewistown Road exit (mile marker 90) closed the interstate's southbound and northbound left lanes, according to officials with VDOT.

A look at Interstate 95 from Lewistown Road as of 11:20 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
A look at Interstate 95 from Lewistown Road as of 11:20 a.m. on Thanksgiving.

As a result, southbound traffic was backed up more than 7.5 miles as of 11 a.m.

A look at Interstate 95 from Route 54 as of 11:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
A look at Interstate 95 from Route 54 as of 11:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving.

Northbound traffic was backed up more than 3 miles, officials said.

A look at Interstate 95 from Sliding Hill Road as of 11:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
A look at Interstate 95 from Sliding Hill Road as of 11:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving.

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

However, all lanes were back open and both north and south backups were clear by about 12:10 p.m.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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