ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A tractor trailer crash closed southbound Route 29 in northern Albemarle County for hours Monday.

The Albemarle County Police Department says both lanes were blocked for a time due to the crash in the area of Airport Acres Road.

One lane later reopened, and the crash cleared around 4:15 p.m.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area if at all possible.

The 511 Virginia camera appeared to show drivers being directed onto a detour to get around the crash.