MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A tractor accident has shutdown the northbound lanes of Interstate 79 near the Monongalia/Marion County line.
The semi went over an embankment around 4 a.m. prompting the closure. So far, no injuries have been reported.
Northbound traffic has backed up to Fairmont.
Motorists has using the East Fairmont exit to head north but that’s also backed up. Traffic is now being diverted off of the downtown Fairmont exit.
Vehicle Crash on I-79 NB at MM 144.0. 2 of 2 northbound lanes are closed. Be prepared to stop.
Comments: Northbound lanes expected to be closed several hours, expect long delays Detour: Use exit 139. Monongalia County. pic.twitter.com/cL6ZjigImo— West Virginia 511 (@WV511) August 27, 2021