VDOT: Part of U.S. 250 near Afton Mountain to remain closed
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AFTON — A portion of U.S. 250 near the top of Afton Mountain will remained closed for an "extended period," according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Earlier this week, a rockslide spilled mud and debris onto the roadway, VDOT said. The slide has closed U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Va. 6 (Afton Mountain Road) and Va. 740 (Old Turnpike Road). The slide is east of the mountain's summit.
On Wednesday, VDOT said rocks, soil and debris continued to slide down a steep slope to the ditch line and into the roadway. The slide began Monday afternoon and required the closing of U.S. 250 to traffic.