VDOT announced Monday that motorists should expect left lane closures along southbound I-81 in Rockbridge County as work begins in late March on the widening project.
Interstate 581 has notoriously short weaving lanes for drivers to enter and exit the roadway. Getting on and off 581 can be a bit tricky in many spots.
Speculation about a new Costco in Botetourt County has sparked community interest and cautious responses from officials. While land purchases suggest possible development, no official confirmation or public plans have been released.
The Troutville Fire Department announced Friday that multiple units were on the scene of a tractor-trailer crash at the 149.6-mile marker on I-81 Southbound. The right lane and right shoulder are closed at this time and the public is beig asked to find alternative routes at this time.
According to VDOT, at mile marker 159.1 in Botetourt County, motorists can expect delays due to what it calls “other security/police activity.” The south right shoulder is closed. Traffic backups are approximately 1.5 miles.
A tractor-trailer crash near mile marker 154.3 in Botetourt County is causing delays, according to VDOT. All south lanes are closed and traffic backups are approximately 3 miles. A detour has been established at exit 156 to US-11 South, to ALT VA-220 North, to exit 150 on ram to I-81 South.
The project aims to realign a hazardous S-curve, add a third lane, and provide a lasting solution to improve safety and emergency response on Interstate 81 near Buchanan.
Governor Youngkin announced a $270 million investment to improve the I-81 S-Curve in Botetourt County on Tuesday, according to Botetourt County.
Virginia State Police are urging drivers to pump the brakes, literally and emotionally, after a string of shootings on the state’s interstates.
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it would host a series of public meetings to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along I-81 in Virginia.
A shooting incident on Interstate 81 northbound near Troutville prompted a police investigation, a traffic detour, and a brief secure status at several Botetourt County schools, officials said.
On I-81 at mile marker 126.2 in Montgomery County, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash. All northbound lanes are closed, according to VDOT. Traffic is backed up approximately seven miles.
Motorists traveling through Virginia’s Staunton and Lynchburg transportation districts should prepare for multiple highway work zones and traffic impacts from July 7 through July 11, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
According to VDOT, a vehicle crash on I-81 at mile marker 136.6 in Roanoke County is causing delays. The north left shoulder, left lane, and right lane are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 7.0 miles. Traffic is being diverted onto the right shoulder.
On I-81 at mile marker 127.9 in Montgomery County, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash. The north right lane and right shoulder are closed.
VDOT is asking for the public’s help to improve I-81. In addition to a series of current projects along the corridor, they are asking the public to identify problem areas and things they would like to see.
A vehicle fire on I-81 North at mile marker 154.8 in the county of Botetourt is causing delays. Traffic backups are approximately 6 miles.
A disabled tractor-trailer is currently causing delays near mile marker 172.5 in the County of Botetourt Sunday evening.
On I-81 at mile marker 94.4 in the County of Pulaski, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash according to VDOT.
A vehicle fire on I-81 Southbound is causing delays Tuesday evening. On I-81 at mile marker 124.6 in the County of Montgomery, motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle fire. The south right lane and right shoulder are closed, VDOT said.
Incumbent Ben Cline (R), Ken Mitchell (D) and Robby Wells, Jr. (I) are vying for Virginia’s 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The VSP is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man
If you’re driving along I-81 southbound in Botetourt County, a tractor trailer crash could slow down your morning commute, according to VDOT.
