UPDATE: Police presence on Fancy Gap Highway in Carroll County cleared

by: Odyssey Fields

Posted: Apr 21, 2023 / 01:45 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 22, 2023 / 12:17 PM EDT

UPDATE 4/22 at 12:07 P.M. (WFXR) — After hours of Fancy Gap Highway being shut down due to a criminal investigation, all north and south lanes reopened on Friday night.

According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, several law enforcement agencies including the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources responded to assist with the incident.

WFXR News is working to learn more information and will update you with new details as they are released.

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UPDATE 3:21 P.M. (WFXR) — Sheriff Kemp with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office says a portion of the US 52 Fancy Gap Highway near the Fancy Gap Mountain area is temporarily closed due to a criminal investigation.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, all north and south lanes are closed at this time. All southbound traffic is being diverted onto Interstate 77 South at Exit 8, and northbound traffic is being diverted onto Interstate 77 North at Exit 1. Drivers traveling in this area are encouraged to seek alternative routes and avoid this area at this time.

Additionally, the Carroll County Public School (CCPS) bus routes will be affected and will use alternative routes. CCPS advises parents and guardians to expect delays during student drop-offs.

Sheriff Kemp says there is no active threat to the community.

WFXR News will update you with information as it is released.

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CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, drivers can expect delays due to police activity on Fancy Gap Highway in Carroll County.

At this time all south lanes are closed. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes of travel.

This is a developing story. WFXR News will update you with information as it is released.