Hernshaw, WV – Drivers in Kanawha County can expect significant delays today after a crash shut down Lens Creek Road in the 2000 block, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, the roadway will remain closed for several hours as law enforcement conducts an on-scene investigation. The closure affects a key stretch of Lens Creek Road in the Hernshaw area, a route used heavily by local commuters traveling between southeastern Kanawha County communities and the Charleston metro area. Deputies are urging drivers to avoid the area entirely and use alternate routes until the road is reopened.
The sheriff’s office announced the closure Wednesday morning in a public alert, noting that investigators are still collecting information from the crash site. No details have been released regarding injuries, the number of vehicles involved, or the circumstances that led to the collision. Additional updates are expected later today as the investigation continues.
The temporary shutdown is expected to impact residents traveling through Hernshaw, Racine Road areas, and nearby communities that rely on Lens Creek Road as a primary connector. Drivers heading toward Charleston or Boone County may face extended travel times if they do not reroute early.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is advising all drivers to monitor traffic updates throughout the morning and early afternoon. Law enforcement will announce once the roadway is cleared and safe for travel.
Residents who witnessed the crash or were in the area at the time are encouraged to report any helpful information to the sheriff’s office.
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