VDOT is asking drivers to pardon the dust as a major I-81 expansion moves closer to reality.

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.

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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.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

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.

Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a cow on Interstate 81 around lunchtime Monday, Sept. 1.

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If you’re driving northbound on I-81 in Montgomery County, expect delays.

If you’re driving northbound on I-81 in Roanoke County, expect delays.

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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).

Motorists traveling south on I-81 near mile marker 162 in Botetourt County should expect significant delays due to a tractor trailer crash.

A tractor-trailer crashed on I-81 and caught fire over the weekend, leaving the driver trapped in the Middle River.

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.

If you’re driving northbound on I-81 in Roanoke County, expect delays.

One is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Wythe County on Tuesday, Virginia State Police Said.

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 tractor-trailer crash in Augusta County is causing major traffic backups on Interstate 81.

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened on I-81 northbound in Montgomery County on Sunday night.

If you’re driving on I-81 northbound in Montgomery County, save yourself some time!

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A disabled tractor-trailer is currently causing delays near mile marker 172.5 in the County of Botetourt Sunday evening.

A tractor-trailer crash on I-81 Northbound is causing delays, VDOT said.

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.

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A vehicle fire has been reported on I-81 at mile marker 110, in Montgomery County.

Multiple Virginia State Police Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on the entirety of Interstate 81 on September 19 and 20.

The project, which aims to expand key areas of I-81 to three lanes, is progressing faster than expected.

Drivers traveling Southbound on I-81 in Rockbridge County may see delays due to a tractor-trailer crash.

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Drivers traveling Southbound on I-81 in Pulaski County may see delays due to a vehicle crash.

There is a crash on I-81 in Botetourt County.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded more than $361 million, the largest contract to date, to widen I-81.

The VSP is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man

One person is dead after a two vehicle crash on I-81 in Roanoke County on Friday

A disabled vehicle is causing delays on I-81 in Botetourt County.

The crash on I-81 Northbound in Botetourt County has been cleared

A multi-vehicle crash on I-81 north is causing a 10.5 mile backup.

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This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

According to VDOT, traffic is backed up approximately five miles.

If you’re headed toward I-81 southbound in Roanoke County, find another route if you can.

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If you’re driving along I-81 northbound in Roanoke County, expect delays.

If you’re hitting the road Monday morning, you might want to avoid I-81 northbound in Pulaski and Montgomery Counties.

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

According to Virginia 511, there is no longer congestion in the area due to emergency roadwork or vehicle fire.

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 is causing delays in Botetourt County, according to VDOT.

The area is now clear, according to VDOT.

Virginia State Police are investigating after a man was found dead under an overpass in Wythe County on Wednesday.

Drivers heading south on I-81 in Roanoke County can expect delays due to a vehicle crash.

A vehicle crash on US-460 in Montgomery County could impact your morning commute, according to VDOT.

Drivers headed north on I-81 in Botetourt County can expect delays due to a vehicle fire, according to VDOT.

Drivers heading south on I-81 can expect delays due to emergency road work, according to VDOT.

Drivers heading south on I-81 in Roanoke County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

If you’re driving along I-81 southbound in Botetourt County, a tractor trailer crash could slow down your morning commute, according to VDOT.

If you’re driving along I-81 southbound in Roanoke County, save yourself some time.

Drivers heading north on Interstate 81 can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

More road work is coming to the Roanoke Valley.

The project is slated to start after 2025 and VDOT is asking for the communites input.

On Tuesday, community members will have the chance to weigh in on a big I-81 project.

If you’re driving northbound on I-81 in Roanoke County, save yourself some time.

A tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on I-81 northbound in Roanoke County, according to VDOT.

Drivers heading north on I-81 in Montgomery County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

The crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County has been cleared, according to VDOT.

Drivers on I-81 in Roanoke County can expect days due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.

Drivers heading south on I-81 through Roanoke County can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to VDOT.

VDOT is repairing the northbound bridges overhanging Goodwin Avenue and Anderson Street.

Upcoming bridge repairs in the work zone on northbound Interstate 81 are expected to create significant delays for drivers, according to VDOT.

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This incident has been cleared and there are currently no delays.

Drivers headed north on I-81 in Roanoke County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

Drivers can expect delays due to crashes on I-81 in Rockbridge County, according to VDOT.

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We’ve now learned that two people died and two others were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 South in Wythe County Thursday evening.

A deputy and two inmates were taken to the hospital after a crash on I-81 in Roanoke County Thursday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

Drivers on I-81 in Rockbridge County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

A tractor-trailer crash is causing significant delays on I-81N in Montgomery County, according to VDOT.

Drivers heading north on I-81 through Roanoke County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

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A vehicle crash shut down I-81 northbound in Smyth County Saturday morning.

People driving on I-81 through Botetourt County can expect delays due to a crash, according to VDOT.

The Virginia Department of Transportation says a multi-vehicle crash is the cause for a backup on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County.

Drivers heading north on I-581 through Roanoke can expect delays due to a vehicle fire, according to VDOT.