Henrico announces road closures following car fire at East Parham, Chamberlayne

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A car fire at the intersection of East Parham Road and Chamberlayne Road has caused the following road closures in Henrico County, police say:

• Eastbound E. Parham Road will be closed at Ashbury Hills Drive.
• Westbound E. Parham Road will be closed at Chamberlayne Road. Citizens will not be able to access E. Parham Road from either northbound or southbound Chamberlayne Road.
• Southbound Chamberlayne Road is restricted to one lane only. The right thru lane and right turn lane at E. Parham Road is closed. The left thru lane remains open.
• Northbound Chamberlayne Road is open, except for the left turn lane onto E. Parham Road.

Police say drivers can use Wilkinson Road or I-295 as an alternative to travel between Chamberlayne and Brook Roads.

There is currently no estimate as to how long the road closures will last.

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