I-81 Reopens After Being Shutdown in LaFayette Due to Multiple Crashes

Update: 12/15 2/16

I81 is back open this afternoon after multiple crashes closed down both northbound lanes at Exit 15, LaFayette.

Currently, I81 Northbound’s left lane is open.

New York Alerts is reporting I-81 Northbound, is shut down at Exit 15 – US 11; US 20; LaFayette due to a motor vehicle crash. Reports to X101 News are of whiteout snow conditions and multiple vehicle crashes in the area.

If you plan on traveling use extreme caution and plan ahead as traffic is expected to be diverted to US 11.

X101 will provide an update once I-81 reopens.