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I-581


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Vehicle crash on I-581 Northbound in Roanoke causing delays

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A vehicle crash on I-581 Northbound at mile marker 0.7 is causing delays in the City of Roanoke. Motorists can expect delays and the north center lane, right lane and right shoulder are closed. The on-ramp from Williamson Road to I-581 North is narrowed, according to VDOT.

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WATCH: Winter weather causing dangerous road conditions in Roanoke

Read full article: WATCH: Winter weather causing dangerous road conditions in Roanoke

The wintry weather in Roanoke caused ice to pile up on roads Tuesday, causing a multi-vehicle crash on I-581 a little after noon.

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Disabled vehicle on I-581S in Roanoke causing traffic backup

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A disabled vehicle on Interstate 581 is making the evening commute a bit slower than normal for drivers headed south.

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Evans Spring development could bring $2.9B economic impact, consultants say

Read full article: Evans Spring development could bring $2.9B economic impact, consultants say

Consultants believe their new concept plan could have an overall $ 2.9-billion economic impact.

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Vehicle crash on I-581 Northbound cleared

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On I-581 at mile marker 1 in the City of Roanoke, motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle crash.

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Multi-vehicle crash on I-581S in Roanoke leads to traffic delays

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A multi-vehicle crash on I-581 southbound in Roanoke is causing traffic delays, according to VDOT.

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Nighttime lane, ramp closures expected on I-581 in Roanoke

Read full article: Nighttime lane, ramp closures expected on I-581 in Roanoke

Crews say the closures will be between Valley View Boulevard and Elm Avenue from Sept. 13 through Sept. 19

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Vehicle crash on I-581N in Roanoke County cleared

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VDOT says this crash has been cleared.

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Two arrested after pursuit, crash on I-581 in Roanoke

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A man and a woman are in custody after a police pursuit led to a crash on I-581 in Roanoke Thursday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

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Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport considers future plans for travel in the valley

Read full article: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport considers future plans for travel in the valley

The Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport is looking ahead to the next two decades of what travel could look like in the valley.

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Vehicle fire on I-581N in Roanoke causing delays

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

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City of Roanoke hires team to create development plan for Evans Spring area

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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.

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Tractor-trailer crash causing delays on I-581S in Roanoke County

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Drivers on I-581 in Roanoke County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash, according to VDOT.

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No injuries reported in I-581S crash involving Patrick Henry High School bus

Read full article: No injuries reported in I-581S crash involving Patrick Henry High School bus

No one was hurt after a crash on I-581S involving a Patrick Henry High School bus Thursday morning, according to officials with Roanoke City Public Schools.

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Two crashes, one involving pedestrian, close I-581 South in Roanoke

Read full article: Two crashes, one involving pedestrian, close I-581 South in Roanoke

Two separate crashes, one of which involved a pedestrian, have closed I-581 South in Roanoke, according to Virginia State Police.

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Tractor-trailer crash on I-581 in Roanoke County causing delays

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A tractor-trailer crash on I-581 in Roanoke County is causing delays, according to VDOT.

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No major injuries reported after HoneyTree bus overturns on I-581S in Roanoke

Read full article: No major injuries reported after HoneyTree bus overturns on I-581S in Roanoke

Virginia State Police says 11 children were on board when a small HoneyTree bus overturned on I-581 south in Roanoke.

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Evans Spring development project returns to Roanoke City Council desk

Read full article: Evans Spring development project returns to Roanoke City Council desk

A development project along I-581 near Valley View Mall is back on the table for discussion after challenges in the past.

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Tractor-trailer fire shuts down all I-581 South lanes

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Roanoke Police dispatchers tell us all three southbound lanes are shutdown at Hershberger Road.

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Man charged in connection to tractor-trailer crash that closed all northbound lanes on US-220

Read full article: Man charged in connection to tractor-trailer crash that closed all northbound lanes on US-220

A man has been charged in connection to a tractor-trailer crash that led to all northbound lanes being closed on US-220 on Wednesday, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

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Bridge work causes delays on I-581 South in Roanoke

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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

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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 Sheriffโ€™s 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 Peterโ€™s 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.

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Tractor-trailer fire on I-581 near Valley View Mall cleared

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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

Read full article: 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

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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.

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Disabled vehicle closes US-220 North in Roanoke

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ROANOKE, Va. A disabled vehicle has closed US-220 North in Roanoke, according to VDOT. Authorities say the incident is near the ramp to US-220 Business, about one mile south of I-581 in Roanoke.

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Crash causes backup on I-581S in Roanoke County

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A crash has caused a backup on I-581 in Roanoke County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened around mile marker 2.2 and has closed the left shoulder, left lane and center lane.

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Multi-vehicle accident caused delays on I-581 in Roanoke

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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

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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.

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