Emergency roadwork on southbound Interstate 81 in Salem and Roanoke County will impact drivers this weekend.
As part of the work in Roanoke County, I-81 southbound between exits 141 and 140 will be reduced to one lane beginning Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, July 19 at 10 a.m. The on-ramp at exit 141 onto southbound I-81 will also be closed during that time.
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Alternate routes available for drivers
Drivers heading southbound can exit I-81 at exit 141, travel to the roundabout at Route 311 and re-enter I-81 at exit 140. Drivers who normally use the exit 141 on-ramp to access southbound I-81 can instead use the exit 140 on-ramp.
Delays and heavy congestion are expected during the closures.
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