I-79 North in Marion County shut down

A portion of Interstate 79 in Marion County is closed due to a vehicle accident.
A portion of Interstate 79 in Marion County is closed due to a vehicle accident.(Source: MGN)
Published: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:33 PM EDT
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Update: 9/13/2023, 10:49 p.m.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) - The Marion County Homeland Security & Emergency Management confirms both northbound lanes of I-79 have reopened.

Original: 9/13/2023, 10:33 p.m.

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A portion of Interstate 79 in Marion County is closed due to a vehicle accident.

According to the Marion County 911 communications center, both lanes of I-79 northbound are closed at mile marker 143.

While details are limited, the comm center confirmed that no one has been transported.

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