City of Roanoke hires team to create development plan for Evans Spring area
The City of Roanoke has hired a consulting team that will consider the next steps for Evans Spring, a large vacant property between I-581 and the Melrose Rugby, Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhoods. The 130-acre property is near Valley View Mall.
Bridge work causes delays on I-581 South in Roanoke
Bridge work causes delays on I-581 in RoanokeUPDATERoad work has concluded. ORIGINAL STORYBridge work on I-581 is causing some delays in Roanoke, according to VDOT. Officials said the work is expected to last until 9 a.m. and has closed the southbound left shoulder, left lane and center lane between mile marker 1 and mile marker 0.
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Roanoke man charged with DUI after police chase ends on I-581
Justin Grant has been charged with DUI after he led police on a chase that ended on I-581, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. A Roanoke man was arrested after authorities say he led police on a chase that ended on I-581 on Tuesday. Authorities said the chase started when a Botetourt County deputy went to stop Justin Grant, 40, of Roanoke for erratic driving on Bruce Mill Road in Fincastle. According to the Sheriffโs Office, Grant then sped off and led authorities on a chase onto I-81S and eventually onto I-581S, where the chase ended near the Peterโs Creek Road exit with help from Virginia State Police. Grant has been charged with felony eluding, DUI, possession of a Schedule I or II drug, license suspended, obstruction and assault on law enforcement.
Tractor-trailer fire on I-581 near Valley View Mall cleared
A tractor-trailer fire is causing delays on I-581UPDATEThis crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORYA tractor-trailer fire is causing delays on I-581 near Valley View Mall, according to VDOT. Authorities said the crash happened near mile marker 4.2. As of 5:30 a.m., the southbound right shoulder is closed and the Valley View off-ramp is narrowed. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
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Tractor-trailer crash causing delays on I-581 near Valley View in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. Drivers on I-581 near the Valley View Mall area of Roanoke can expect delays on Friday night. A tractor-trailer crash is causing backups near mile marker three in both directions. As of 9:04 p.m., the northbound left shoulder, left lane and center lane are closed. The southbound left shoulder and left lane are closed, according to VDOT.
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Tractor-trailer crash closes US-220N in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. A tractor-trailer crash has closed all US-220N lanes in Roanoke County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened 3.5 miles south of I-581. According to police, several vehicles were involved in the accident and they are not aware of any injuries. They were not able to give an estimated time frame for cleanup. Stay with 10 News for more information as this breaking news story develops.

Multi-vehicle accident caused delays on I-581 in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. - A multi-vehicle crash caused delays on I-581 in Roanoke on Monday morning. A crash is at mile marker 0.8 temporarily closed the northbound left shoulder, left lane and center lane. Traffic is now back to normal. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
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Southbound traffic backed up on I-581 in Roanoke
ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - VDOT reports a one-mile backup on I-581 in Roanoke because of an accident. It happened this morning near the southbound Orange Avenue exit by mile marker 4. Currently the left shoulder is closed. Expect delays of about six minutes as average speeds are about 15 miles per hour. Stay with WSLS 10 for more updates.