BOTETOURT CO., Va. – Governor Youngkin announced a $270 million investment to improve the I-81 S-Curve in Botetourt County on Tuesday, according to Botetourt County.
Officials say that Youngkin visited the Town of Buchanan to announce the $270 million infrastructure investment aimed at improving the hazardous S-curve section of Interstate 81 between mile markers 167 and 169 near Arcadia. The stretch of highway has long been associated with frequent crashes and significant traffic disruptions.
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Ken King, District Engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation, Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe, Buchanan District Board of Supervisors Member Amy White, and members of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department joined Gov. Youngkin for the announcement. Youngkin emphasized the critical importance of enhancing safety and reliability along the heavily traveled route.
The county issued the following statement:
Delegate Terry Austin and Botetourt County Board Member Amy White are both Buchanan natives and advocates of the project. Their efforts have been instrumental in securing support for improvements that will benefit both residents and the tens of thousands of travelers who rely on I-81 daily.
Crashes along this segment of the interstate often result in severe traffic congestion through the Town of Buchanan, which impedes emergency response times for surrounding communities.
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