Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Lauren Hansen says workers are still pumping water out of a pump house. She says that work will stop by Saturday morning and crews will wait until Sunday at the earliest to start assessing damage.
Hansen blamed power outages from a storm for a damaged pump and possible water main break that wasn't discovered until Thursday morning.
The closure caused massive traffic backups throughout the day and prompted an outcry from local officials.
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