News: Accident closes eastbound Western Branch Blvd in NW Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, VA — Part of eastbound Western Branch Boulevard was blocked Thursday afternoon in northwest Chesapeake due to a collision, according to Chesapeake Roads.

The collision took place in the 3100 block of Western Branch Boulevard and was first reported shortly before 1:51 p.m.

Little information has been released, but all eastbound lanes were closed in the area, forcing traffic to divert onto Poplar Hill Road.

By 3:03 p.m., over an hour later, the scene had been cleared, leaving all lanes open to traffic.

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨 The 3100 Blk of Western Branch Blvd Eastbound is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. Traffic is being diverted onto Poplar Hill Rd. No ETA for reopening.

— Chesapeake Roads (@ChesapeakeRoads) November 16, 2023

Authorities have not disclosed any details regarding the cause of the wreck, the involved parties, or potential injuries.

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