Spotsylvania County, VA – Drivers traveling through Spotsylvania County are being advised to avoid a stretch of Route 3 today after a fire incident prompted a full roadway shutdown.
According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, Route 3 westbound in the area of Black Meadow Road has been shut down due to an active fire incident. Officials did not immediately release details on what caused the fire or whether any injuries have been reported.
The closure is affecting traffic in the Fredericksburg-area corridor, a heavily traveled route connecting Spotsylvania County with surrounding communities and nearby Interstate access points. Deputies and emergency crews are on scene managing traffic and responding to the incident.
Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes and avoid the area while crews work to resolve the situation. No estimated time for reopening has been announced, and delays are expected to continue until the scene is cleared.
Authorities have not confirmed whether nearby properties are impacted or if evacuations are necessary. Additional updates are expected as the investigation continues and conditions at the scene change.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local traffic alerts, navigation apps, and official law enforcement updates before heading out, especially during peak travel hours today.
Anyone traveling through Spotsylvania County or commuting toward the Fredericksburg metro area should allow extra time and plan alternate routes until Route 3 westbound reopens.
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