I-95 Closed by Downed Power Lines, Major Delays

All lanes of Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, were closed in both directions at exit 130 on Monday due to downed power lines, resulting in major traffic delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation expects an extended closure and is detouring all I-95 traffic onto Route 1, with southbound detours at exit 140 in Stafford County and northbound detours at exit 126 in Spotsylvania County. Authorities are advising travelers to use alternate routes such as Route 301 or Route 29 to avoid severe congestion, as traffic backups already extend for several miles. Traffic signal timing along Route 1 is being adjusted to manage increased volume. Dominion Energy reported just under 1,000 customers without power and estimates restoration between 4 and 7 p.m. The cause of the downed lines remains under investigation, with updates ongoing.