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.
Virginia State Trooper, deputies rescue drivers after Interstate 81 crash in Wythe County
Read full article: Virginia State Trooper, deputies rescue drivers after Interstate 81 crash in Wythe CountyA Virginia State Trooper and two Wythe County deputies were treated and released from the hospital for smoke inhalation after they helped rescue two commercial truck drivers following a crash.
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.
Ironto Rest Area on I-81N in Montgomery Co. to temporarily close for paving
Read full article: Ironto Rest Area on I-81N in Montgomery Co. to temporarily close for pavingAttention, drivers! From Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, the Ironto Rest Area located on northbound Interstate 81 at mile marker 128 in Montgomery County will be closed temporarily for paving construction.
VDOT seeks public input for future I-81 improvements
Read full article: VDOT seeks public input for future I-81 improvementsYou might be sick of the construction taking place on I-81, but once VDOT is done with its current 65 projects its looking ahead at what else they can do to make the highway safe.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praises historic investments, improvements along I-81
Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin praises historic investments, improvements along I-81Governor Glenn Youngkin is highlighting the progress the Commonwealth has made in enhancing safety, reducing congestion and improving Interstate 81.
Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton begin Monday
Read full article: Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton begin MondayHeads up, drivers! Bridge work is set to start taking place overnight on I-81 near Staunton, and it could affect your commute.
Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekend
Read full article: Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekendHeads up, drivers! An extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 has been scheduled for this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. as deep mill paving work gets underway.
State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81
Read full article: State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81State police and traffic officials are reminding people to stay safe on Interstate 81. In a news conference on Tuesday, they highlighted their efforts to combat safety hazards on the highway.
Man found guilty on charges related to 2022 shooting along I-81
Read full article: Man found guilty on charges related to 2022 shooting along I-81A Roanoke County jury found a Martinsburg, West Virginia man guilty on charges related to a shooting along Interstate 81 in Roanoke County in Sept. 2022, according to Virginia State Police.
Virginia State Police looking to reduce crashes on I-81 with โOperation DISS-ruptโ
Read full article: Virginia State Police looking to reduce crashes on I-81 with โOperation DISS-ruptโVirginia State Police is aiming to crack down on speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 81 with Operation DISS-rupt.
North Carolina 18-year-old arrested in Christiansburg after allegedly kidnapping teen at knifepoint
Read full article: North Carolina 18-year-old arrested in Christiansburg after allegedly kidnapping teen at knifepointA North Carolina 18-year-old was arrested in Christiansburg after kidnapping a 17-year-old girl, traveling to Virginia, and then fleeing from police on Interstate 81, according to the Christiansburg Police Department.
One dead, one seriously injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Roanoke County
Read full article: One dead, one seriously injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Roanoke CountyOne person is dead and another was left with serious injuries after a crash involving five vehicles in Roanoke County Saturday night, according to the Virginia State Police.
Gas pipeline explodes near interstate in Strasburg,Virginia; no injuries reported
Read full article: Gas pipeline explodes near interstate in Strasburg,Virginia; no injuries reportedA gas line exploded Tuesday near a highway in rural western Virginia, but no injuries were reported, according to local officials.
Could these highway solutions make the roadway safer, less congested?
Read full article: Could these highway solutions make the roadway safer, less congested?Common complaints about Interstate 81 range from truck traffic to crashes and safety. But thereโs a multi-billion dollar plan to make it better for everyone.
Interstate 81 improvements set to make the road safer, less congested
Read full article: Interstate 81 improvements set to make the road safer, less congestedCommon complaints about Interstate 81 range from truck traffic to crashes and safety. But thereโs a multi-billion dollar plan to make it better for everyone.
Authorities ID three adults, one teenager dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-81N in Montgomery County
Read full article: Authorities ID three adults, one teenager dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-81N in Montgomery CountyWe have learned that four people have died after crashing on Interstate 81 northbound in Montgomery County.
VDOT: I-81S Troutville Rest Area to remain closed through Thanksgiving, possibly longer
Read full article: VDOT: I-81S Troutville Rest Area to remain closed through Thanksgiving, possibly longerCrews had hoped that the rest area would be back open ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but weโre told delays in completing construction have delayed the process.
VSP: One dead, two hospitalized after crash on I-81S in Botetourt County near Troutville
Read full article: VSP: One dead, two hospitalized after crash on I-81S in Botetourt County near TroutvilleOne person is dead and two others are in the hospital following a crash on Interstate 81 southbound in Botetourt County Wednesday morning (Oct. 26), according to Virginia State Police.
