All southbound lanes reopen at Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel after crash; congestion continues

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — All southbound lanes at the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, but traffic delays are still impacting commuters.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the crash happened on Interstate 664 southbound at the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel in Newport News earlier in the morning, forcing officials to temporarily shut down all southbound lanes while emergency crews responded.

VDOT said the lanes have since reopened to traffic. However, congestion remains in the area as traffic continues to clear from the earlier closure…

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