Spotsylvania, VA – Drivers in Spotsylvania County are being asked to avoid Hood Drive this morning following a crash that shut down the roadway near Patriot Highway, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office.
The closure was announced around 6:50 a.m. Monday, with deputies reporting that Hood Drive in the area of Patriot Highway remains closed to traffic due to an accident. Officials have not released details about injuries or how long the closure is expected to last.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, motorists should use alternate routes while crews work to clear the scene. The closure affects access to several nearby businesses, including Royal Farms, Taco Bell, and Goodwill along Patriot Highway.
Traffic delays are likely for drivers traveling between Fredericksburg and southern Spotsylvania during the morning commute. Deputies have not said when Hood Drive will reopen but are urging caution for anyone traveling in the area.
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