Interstate 81 Road Conditions & Traffic
Interstate 81 has 84 active incidents (3 critical). 855 miles from Dandridge, TN → Wellesley Island, NY. Including 78 constructions, 2 closures, 2 accidents, 1 incident, 1 other. Updated every 15 minutes.
Length
855 miles
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North ↔ South
Route
Dandridge, TN → Wellesley Island, NY
States
TN, VA, WV, MD, PA, NY
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Active Incidents on Interstate 81 (84)
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Active Closure @ I-81 NORTH/SOUTH BETWEEN MP 3 AND MP 4
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Disabled Vehicle Event @ I-81 NORTH AT HALFWAY BLVD (MM 5.0)
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Roadwork on I-81 southbound 0 miles SOUTH of Exit 3: US 11 - MOLLY PITCHER HW. There is a shoulder closed.
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Roadwork on PA 61 southbound between Exit: I-81 SOUTH - HARRISBURG and TERRY RICH BL. There is a lane restriction.
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Roadwork on PA 115 northbound at Exit: I-81 NORTH - SCRANTON. There is a ramp closure.
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Roadwork on PA 171 southbound at Exit: I-81 SOUTH. There is a ramp closure.
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Roadwork on I-81 southbound at Exit: PENNSYLVANIA WELCOME CENTER/WEIGH STATION. There is a ramp closure.
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Roadwork on PA 61 northbound between TERRY RICH BL and Exit: I-81 NORTH - HAZLETON. There is a lane restriction.
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Roadwork on I-81 northbound between Exit 170A: PA 115 SOUTH - BEAR CREEK and Exit 170B: PA 309 NORTH - WILKES-BARRE. Th
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Roadwork on I-81 northbound between .4 miles south of Exit 223: PA 492 - NEW MILFORD LAKESIDE and .8 miles north of Exit
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Roadwork on I-81 southbound between .7 miles south of Exit : PENNSYLVANIA WELCOME CENTER/WEIGH STATION and .7 miles sout
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Last updated: Apr 15, 2026, 6:21 PM ET
Frequently Asked Questions: Interstate 81
What are the current road conditions on Interstate 81?
Interstate 81 currently has 84 active incidents, including 78 constructions, 2 closures, 2 accidents, 1 incident, 1 other. View our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What states does Interstate 81 pass through?
Interstate 81 runs 855 miles from Dandridge, TN → Wellesley Island, NY, passing through 6 states: TN, VA, WV, MD, PA, NY.
How long is Interstate 81?
Interstate 81 is 855 miles long, running north to south from Dandridge, TN → Wellesley Island, NY.
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