UPDATE: According to VDOT, the lanes are now open in the area around the crash that occurred around 4 p.m. on I-95 North in Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A crash on I-95 North in Richmond is causing delays for commuters.

According to 511 Virginia, a multi-vehicle crash at mile marker 77 in the city of Richmond, northwest of Belvidere, occurred at 4:15 p.m., according to VDOT/

The north left shoulder, left lane, enter lane and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 6.5 miles.

I-95 MM76 NB, between !st St & Chamberlayne. Image credit: 511VDOT
I-95 MM76 NB, between !st St & Chamberlayne. Image credit: 511VDOT
I-95 North at mile marker 78 by Boulevard
I-95 Northbound at milemarker 75.5 at I-64 East at 7th Street
I-95 N 64W at mile marker 78.8 near the Technical Center

Drivers in the area are asked to use alternative routes and expect delays.

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