INTERSTATE 81
INTERSTATE 81 LANE WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXIT 137 TO EXIT 141 – The $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes is underway. Work is being performed along a five-mile section of both northbound and southbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and the city of Salem. Barrier wall is in place along the shoulders. Two lanes of I-81 traffic in each direction are expected to remain open during the project with periodic lane closures scheduled during nighttime hours or outside of peak travel times as needed. Drivers can expect the following lane closures and upcoming traffic impacts in this area on northbound and southbound I-81:
LANE CLOSURES: Alternating left and right lane and shoulder closures during nighttime hours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, are possible. Lane widths will be reduced to 11 feet. Nightly lane closures may be in place along the right lane with possible nightly ramp narrows as needed for guardrail and shoulder strengthening.
FLAGGING OPERATIONS: Flagging operations possible on Route 635 and Route 619.
UNEVEN PAVEMENT: Drivers may experience some uneven pavement and/or rough surface throughout the project.
TRAFFIC SHIFTS: Drivers may experience periodic lane closures, narrow ramps or quick merges into traffic onto Thompson Memorial Drive from the southbound or northbound exit ramps of exit 140 off of I-81. Work zone located at bottom of the ramp for work on the I-81 bridge at the underpass.
TRAFFIC SHIFTS ON WILDWOOD ROAD: Expect a work zone with traffic shifts and narrow width on Wildwood Road after exiting I-81 southbound on exit 137 heading towards Salem. Southbound and northbound I-81 exit and entrance ramp narrows are possible at Route 311.
WORK ZONE SPEED: Drivers should adhere to posted 60 mph speed limits in the work zone and allow space when following a vehicle. Narrow spacing in lanes due to barrier walls, lack of shoulders and lane shifts in various locations are present.
The project also includes replacing six bridges, widening two bridges, installing approximately 2.6 miles of sound barrier walls along northbound I-81, improving the southbound exit 137 off-ramp intersection at Wildwood Road and adding interchange lighting at exits 137, 140 and 141. Expected completion in early 2026.
I-81 WIDENING FROM MILE MARKER 143 TO 151 – The I-81 widening project is underway with survey and preparation work. The expected completion for this project is summer 2031.
Belle Haven Road – Drivers may see periodic daytime flagging operations in place. LANE CLOSURES: Periodic right and left lane closures in place during nighttime hours 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., on northbound and southbound I-81. RAMPS: Ramps on I-81, northbound and southbound, may be narrowed at exit 150, 146, and 143.
I-81 NB & SB DECK OVERLAY AT PEAK CREEK MILE MARKER 95.7 – Repair work is underway on the northbound and southbound bridges on I-81 over Peak Creek near mile marker 95.7. This repair work will require nighttime single lane closures for the duration of the project. Lane closures may occur nightly from Sunday night through Friday mornings between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. For the deck overlay process, lane closures may be in place between Sunday nights through Friday mornings. For the southbound lanes these will occur between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 a.m., and for the northbound lanes between the hours of 6 p.m. through 9 a.m.
Deck work postponed due to cold weather. Alternating nighttime northbound and southbound left and right lane closures may or may not be in place from mile marker 96 to 94 during the hours of 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. while other work on the project continues.
I-81 NORTHBOUND AT EXIT 105 NEW RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Traffic on northbound I-81 has been switched onto the newly constructed bridge over the New River at the Montgomery/Pulaski County line. Lane and shoulder closures may be in place near exit 105. Lane closure may be in effect during the week from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Shoulder closures may be in effect at any time during the week. Slow rolls may be performed on I-81 in the north and southbound lanes from mile marker 98 to 109. Speed limit is reduced to 60 miles per hour in the work zone. Shoulder closures will remain in place throughout the duration of the project. Completion currently expected in fall 2025.
LANE CLOSURES: Nighttime left lane closures may be in place on I-81 northbound or southbound between mile marker 106 and 104 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
ROUTE 605: Alternating lane closures and flagging operations may be present on Route 605, located under the New River Bridge, for paving operations and work overhead on the bridge.
SLOW ROLLS: Slow rolls may be utilized periodically on both the northbound and southbound lanes from mile marker 98-109 for structural steel deliveries and setting beams.
I-81 BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS – Weather permitting, crews will repair bridge decks on Interstate 81 between mile markers 170 to 89, right and left lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound during nighttime hours, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.
INTERSTATE 581
I-581 PATCHING OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, crews will perform paving and patching operations. Lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound, Sunday through Thursday, during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.
INTERSTATE 77 (CARROLL COUNTY)
I-77 PAVING & PATCHING OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, crews will perform paving and patching operations on Interstate I-77. Right, left and center lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound, Monday through Friday, during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.
I-77 BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS – Weather permitting, crews will perform paving operations on Interstate 77. Right and left lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.
Bridge deck overlays on I-77 from 8.78 miles north of the North Carolina line to 6.24 miles south of the intersection with Route 58 are underway. Lane closures will be in place underneath the bridge on Route 148. Expected completion scheduled for Fall 2025.
ROANOKE CITY
ORANGE AVENUE OFF RAMP SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – Drivers can expect shoulder closures and nighttime lane closures in the vicinity of the Orange Avenue off ramp on I-581 starting after the intersection of Burrell Street northwest and Gainsboro Road northwest and ending at the intersection of Williamson Road northeast. Shoulder closures expected on Route 460 eastbound with right lane closures in place during nighttime hours. Delays are possible.
ROANOKE COUNTY
ROUTE 622 (BRADSHAW ROAD) CULVERT REPLACEMENT – Work began on a culvert replacement over Mason Creek on Route 622 (Bradshaw Road). The culvert is located about 6.8 miles from Route 311. A temporary signal will be installed to control traffic around the clock, allowing drivers to alternate using one open lane during the culvert replacement until sometime in August 2025. Drivers should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert motorists to the roadwork and traffic impacts.
ROUTE 220/ROUTE 419 DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE – The Route 220/Route 419 interchange project is underway. It will be reconfigured with a diverging diamond concept and multiple intersections on both Route 220 and Route 419 will be modified to enhance signal timing and reduce congestion. Expected completion is fall 2028.
ROUTE 220 AT SOUTHERN HILLS & VALLEY AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – Construction activities are expected with lane closures during nighttime hours from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning. Shoulder closures possible during daytime hours.
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY CLOSURES IN ROANOKE AREA – Blue Ridge Parkway may be repairing roads that require closures, flagging operations, and detours. Visit the National Park Service website for more details.
BEDFORD COUNTY
None to report.
BOTETOURT COUNTY
ROUTE 622 EXTENDED CLOSURE – A section of Route 622 (Dagger Springs Road) in the Eagle Rock area is closed for approximately four months. The closure starts a mile north of Route 612 (Blue Grass Trail) and extends about 1.2 miles to Tate Road. Drivers should follow detour signs.
ROUTE 220 AND INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY/ASHLEY WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – Work is underway to improve traffic flow and safety by converting the intersection to a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT). Construction anticipated to be completed in summer 2025.
Drivers can expect periodic lane closures on southbound and northbound Route 220 during daytime hours and traffic pattern changes in the intersection. Watch for periodic work zones.
Two new crossovers are now open for motorists to turn right and make U-turns from the side streets.
CRAIG BOTETOURT SCENIC TRAIL BRUSH CUTTING AND STABILIZATION WORK – Maintenance work continues along the former Chesapeake and Ohio Craig Valley Branch railbed. VDOT plans public hearings on June 3 and 4, 2025.
CARROLL COUNTY
ROUTE 620 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – A safety improvement project on Route 620 is underway from 0.1 mile south of Route 707 to 0.1 mile north of Route 707. Flagging operations may be in place during daytime hours. Expected completion is June 2025.
ROUTE 764 CLOSURE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – Route 764 (Panther Creek Road) is closed for a bridge replacement project over Greasy Creek. A detour is in place. Scheduled completion date is September 2025.
CRAIG COUNTY
CRAIG BOTETOURT SCENIC TRAIL BRUSH CUTTING AND STABILIZATION WORK – Maintenance work continues along the former Chesapeake and Ohio Craig Valley Branch railbed. VDOT plans public hearings on June 3 and 4, 2025.
FLOYD COUNTY
ROUTE 712 SURFACE TREATMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS – Work began on Route 712 (Hope Road) for surface treatment and general improvements. Single lane closures and flagging operations are in place. A one-week detour was scheduled. Expected completion is summer 2025.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CONNECTOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION CLOSES BRICK CHURCH ROAD – Brick Church Road is closed to through traffic starting just east of its intersection with Route 696 (Pleasant Breeze Drive). Local traffic still has access. The road project is administered by Franklin County and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025.
GILES COUNTY
ROUTE 711 CLOSURE FOR SLOPE STABILIZATION – Route 711 (Fletchers Mountain Road) is closed for slope stabilization between Route 821 (Friendship Road) and Route 100 (Narrows Road). Scheduled reopening May 8, 2025.
ROUTE 778 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER SINKING CREEK – Work is underway to replace the bridge over Sinking Creek on Route 778 (Apache Road). A detour is in place. Completion expected summer 2026.
HENRY COUNTY
ROUTE 220 LANE CLOSURES FOR PEDESTRIAN PROJECT – A pedestrian crossing installation is underway at the Daniels Creek Road intersection on Route 220. Lane closures on Route 220 and turning lanes on Daniels Creek Road are in place. Expected completion October 2025.
MOSS STREET LANE CLOSURES FOR PEDESTRIAN PROJECT – Pedestrian improvement work began along Moss Street in Martinsville. Daytime lane closures expected. Completion October 2025.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ROUTE 8 PARK AND RIDE PROJECT – Construction underway to build a park and ride lot on Route 8 near the entrance/exit to I-81 at mile marker 114. Alternating lane closures and flagging operations on Route 8 and Route 666 (Mud Pike Road). Expected completion winter 2027.
PATRICK COUNTY
UTILITY WORK ON ROUTE 57 – Periodic lane and shoulder closures for Comcast utility work from Route 8 to Route 701. Expected completion June 2025.
ROUTE 58 LOVER’S LEAP PROJECT – Construction underway in the Lover’s Leap area of Route 58. Clearing and grading activities ongoing. A 45-mph speed limit is in place throughout the project. Flagging operations scheduled. Estimated completion Summer 2026.
Traffic shift approximately 1.5 miles east of Lovers Leap Overlook and 1.5 miles west of Route 640. Route 640 extended closure between Route 58 and Route 621. Blasting operations underway; intermittent blasting scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.
ROUTE 58 LOVER’S VESTA PROJECT – Route 58 Vesta project has begun near the Route 58 Business eastern intersection in Meadows of Dan. Work includes widening and bridge replacement. Temporary access roads and brush cutting ongoing. Public meeting anticipated in early 2026.
