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I-89 Wrong-Way Crash Closes One Lane Near Exit 16

A wrong-way driver crashed into guardrails on I-89 SB in Williston, according to police. The incident caused single-lane traffic for 1-2 hours.

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According to police, an I-89 wrong-way crash involving a solo vehicle occurred on Interstate 89 southbound at mile marker 91.6, near Exit 16. The vehicle crashed into the guardrails on the overpass, and the crash closed one lane, causing significant disruptions.

Lane closed after the I-89 wrong-way crash

Emergency crews were on-site and expected to clear the scene within one to two hours. Vermont State Police advised drivers to anticipate delays in the area, consider alternate routes, and use caution while traveling through the affected zone.

Source: Vermont State Police

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