โSpecial activity incidentโ causing delays on I-81 SB in Botetourt
Read full article: โSpecial activity incidentโ causing delays on I-81 SB in BotetourtAccording to VDOT, at mile marker 159.1 in Botetourt County, motorists can expect delays due to what it calls โother security/police activity.โ The south right shoulder is closed. Traffic backups are approximately 1.5 miles.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-81 southbound causing delays
Read full article: Tractor-trailer crash on I-81 southbound causing delaysA 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.
Governor Youngkin unveils $270 million I-81 project to fix deadly curve
Read full article: Governor Youngkin unveils $270 million I-81 project to fix deadly curveThe 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.
Gov. Youngkin announces $270 million investment to improve I-81 S-curve in Botetourt County
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces $270 million investment to improve I-81 S-curve in Botetourt CountyGovernor Youngkin announced a $270 million investment to improve the I-81 S-Curve in Botetourt County on Tuesday, according to Botetourt County.
Tips to Avoid Road Rage: Virginia State Police Responds to Increase in Highway Shootings
Read full article: Tips to Avoid Road Rage: Virginia State Police Responds to Increase in Highway ShootingsVirginia State Police are urging drivers to pump the brakes, literally and emotionally, after a string of shootings on the stateโs interstates.
VDOT to host public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
Read full article: VDOT to host public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement PlanThe 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.
I-81 Shooting Near Troutville Under Investigation, Schools Secure Briefly
Read full article: I-81 Shooting Near Troutville Under Investigation, Schools Secure BrieflyA 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.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-81 northbound near Montgomery County cleared
Read full article: Tractor-trailer crash on I-81 northbound near Montgomery County clearedOn 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.
Traffic alerts for Staunton and Lynchburg districts July 7-11
Read full article: Traffic alerts for Staunton and Lynchburg districts July 7-11Motorists traveling through Virginiaโs 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).
Vehicle crash on I-81 Northbound near Roanoke County, causing delays
Read full article: Vehicle crash on I-81 Northbound near Roanoke County, causing delaysAccording 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.
Tractor-trailer crash causing delays on I-81 northbound near Montgomery County
Read full article: Tractor-trailer crash causing delays on I-81 northbound near Montgomery CountyOn 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.
WATCH: VDOT seeking public input to improve I-81
Read full article: WATCH: VDOT seeking public input to improve I-81VDOT is asking for the publicโs 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.
Vehicle fire on I-81 Northbound in Botetourt County causing delays, no injuries reported
Read full article: Vehicle fire on I-81 Northbound in Botetourt County causing delays, no injuries reportedA 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.
Disabled tractor-trailer on I-81 northbound in Botetourt causing closures on portions of I-81
Read full article: Disabled tractor-trailer on I-81 northbound in Botetourt causing closures on portions of I-81A disabled tractor-trailer is currently causing delays near mile marker 172.5 in the County of Botetourt Sunday evening.
Crews on the scene of a tractor-trailer crash on I-81 in Pulaski Co. Sunday
Read full article: Crews on the scene of a tractor-trailer crash on I-81 in Pulaski Co. SundayOn 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.
Vehicle Fire on I-81 Southbound in Montgomery County has been cleared
Read full article: Vehicle Fire on I-81 Southbound in Montgomery County has been clearedA 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.
Ben Cline projected to win the U.S. House 6th district seat, defeating Ken Mitchell
Read full article: Ben Cline projected to win the U.S. House 6th district seat, defeating Ken MitchellIncumbent Ben Cline (R), Ken Mitchell (D) and Robby Wells, Jr. (I) are vying for Virginiaโs 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that killed 36-year-old man in Wythe County Sunday
Read full article: VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that killed 36-year-old man in Wythe County SundayThe VSP is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man
Tractor-trailer crash causing 3-mile backup on I-81S in Botetourt County
Read full article: Tractor-trailer crash causing 3-mile backup on I-81S in Botetourt CountyIf youโre driving along I-81 southbound in Botetourt County, a tractor trailer crash could slow down your morning commute, according to VDOT.
Authorities identify victims in crash on I-81S in Wythe County
Read full article: Authorities identify victims in crash on I-81S in Wythe CountyWeโve 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.
