City to begin repairs to Mill Mountain Star this week

The city is set to begin repairs Wednesday

ROANOKE, Va. – Repairs are scheduled this week for an iconic Roanoke landmark. City crews will be performing maintenance work on the Mill Mountain Star.

City officials said in a release on the city's website that access to the overlook and other nearby areas may be blocked due to safety reasons. The freestanding man-made structure was built in 1949. As locals well know, the star stays lit all year around but changes colors during special occasions such as Veterans Day and Independence Day.

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Repairs were originally scheduled for Monday, but have been pushed back due to wind. They are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday morning. 


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