VDOT ROADWATCH

INTERSTATE 81

INTERSTATE 81 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE IN PULASKI COUNTY – Bridge maintenance will require the on-ramps to Route 100 off I-81, northbound and southbound, to be closed from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning, Sunday through Friday mornings. Drivers should watch message boards for the most up to date information as times and days may vary.

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.
• RAMP CLOSURES: Ramp closure of exit 140 on and off ramps onto southbound I-81 in Salem scheduled to be closed on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting.
• 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. Shoulder strengthening work will require northbound and southbound lane closures during nighttime hours. Barrier wall installation expected in late summer or fall. The expected completion for this project is summer 2031.

• WORK ZONE SPEED: Drivers should adhere to posted 60 mph speed limits in the work zone and allow space when following a vehicle. Speed reminders are posted for drivers.
• 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.
• DETOUR SIGNS: While detour signs are in place on I-81 and routes around the project such as Route 11 and Plantation Road, these do not designate a permanent or scheduled detour. The signed detour route is suitable for all traffic during incidents including tractor-trailers and other large vehicles. These signs are used for traffic incident detours only.

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. Estimated completion is Summer 2025.

• 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 6 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 through the duration of the project.

• LANE CLOSURES: Nighttime right and 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 work zone areas. Delays are possible.

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. the following morning. 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 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. the following morning. 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. the following morning. 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 date is scheduled for Fall 2025.

ROANOKE CITY

ORANGE AVENUE OFF RAMP SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – Drivers can expect shoulder closures, narrow ramps and lane closures eastbound and westbound on Route 460 (Orange Avenue) from Burrell Street northwest and Gainsboro Road northwest to the intersection of Williamson Road northeast and on the off ramp from I-581. Shoulder closures expected on Route 460 (Orange Avenue) eastbound and westbound with right and left 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 is in place to control traffic around the clock to allow drivers to alternate using one open lane during the culvert replacement until sometime in August. Drivers should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert motorists to the upcoming roadwork and traffic impacts.

ROUTE 620 CLOSURE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – Route 620 (Millers Cove Road) will be closed for bridge replacement over Trout Creek. The bridge is located 0.60 miles from the Craig County line and 1.70 miles from Route 701. Expected completion is July 3.

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. The intersections on Route 220 are at Valley Avenue/Southern Hills Drive, Crossbow Circle/Pheasant Ridge Road, Buck Mountain Road/Stable Road and Indian Grave Road/Clearbrook Village Lane. The intersections on Route 419 are at Ogden Road, Elm View Road and South Peak Boulevard. With multiple activities scheduled, completion at different locations will take place throughout the life of the project. Expected completion is fall 2028.

ROUTE 220 AT SOUTHERN HILLS & VALLEY AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – Construction activities for this project are underway starting with lane closures during nighttime hours from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Sunday night through Friday morning. Shoulder closures possible during daytime hours.

BEDFORD COUNTY

ROUTE 682 PIPE REPLACEMENT – A section of Route 682 (Kelso Mill Road) will be closed for two pipe replacements. The first structure is located 0.32 mile west of Route 683 (Sharps Mountain Road) and the second structure is located 0.10 mile east of Route 683. A detour will be in place using Route 683. Work is scheduled for completion August.

ROUTE 658 PIPE REPLACEMENT – A section of Route 658 (Walnut Hollow Road) will be closed for a pipe replacement. The structure is located 0.10 mile south of Route 1030 (Meadowridge Drive) and 0.40 mile north of Route 1017 (Fox Hollow Road). Work is scheduled for completion by approximately Friday, June 27.

ATKINSON HOLLOW ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT – A temporary signal will be installed as part of work to replace a culvert on Route 839 (Atkinson Hollow Road) in Bedford County. The culvert is located four miles northeast of Stewartsville and about 0.4 mile north of Route 619 (Jordantown Road). Drivers should expect delays until sometime in late July, weather permitting. Temporary signals on the roadway and in front of driveways will control traffic around the clock. A width restriction of 11 feet will be in place until the signal is removed.

ROUTE 666 BRIDGE REPAIRS OVER ELK CREEK – Route 666 bridge repair over Elk Creek is underway. The bridge is located 1.8 miles east of Route 622 to 1.60 mile west of Route 221. The road is scheduled to close in August with an estimated completion in summer 2026.

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. Work will include drainage improvements, culvert replacements and major slope work. Expected completion in August.

CRAIG BOTETOURT SCENIC TRAIL BRUSH CUTTING AND STABILIZATION WORK – Residents along the former Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Craig Valley Branch railbed in Botetourt and Craig counties may notice maintenance work continuing. These activities are intended to prevent deterioration and support trail design planning. VDOT continues to collect data and conduct field reviews. A construction schedule has not yet been set.

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 and drivers should use caution in the work zone. Watch for message board updates. Expected completion is scheduled for June.

CRAIG COUNTY

CRAIG BOTETOURT SCENIC TRAIL BRUSH CUTTING AND STABILIZATION WORK – Residents along the former Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Craig Valley Branch railbed in Botetourt and Craig counties may notice maintenance work continuing. These activities are intended to prevent deterioration and to support the trail design process. VDOT continues to collect data and conduct site visits and field reviews. A construction schedule has not yet been set. Public hearings will be held this summer in both counties.

FLOYD COUNTY

ROUTE 787 BRIDGE CLOSURE – Route 787 (Indian Valley) bridge over Greasy Creek will be closed for milling and paving of the riding surface. The bridge is located 0.61 mile south of Route 749 and is scheduled to reopen the evening of Thursday, June 26.

ROUTE 221 (EAST LOCUST STREET) UTILITY WORK – Overnight utility work will impact Locust Street between Main Street and Christiansburg Pike, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane of traffic will remain open with flagging operations and minor delays expected.

ROUTE 712 SURFACE TREATMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS – Work began on Route 712 (Hope Road) for surface treatment and improvements. Single lane closures with flagging operations will be in place throughout the entire roadway. A one-week detour was scheduled earlier during the project requiring use of Robertson Mill Road. Drivers should watch message boards for updates. Expected completion is summer.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ROUTE 640 CLOSURE FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT – A section of Route 640 (6 Mile Post Road) will be closed for pipe installation. The structure is located approximately 0.20 mile north of Route 795 (Stave Mill Road) and 0.30 mile south of Route 1033 (Highfield Road). A detour will be in place using Route 756 (Old Forge Road). Work is scheduled for completion by approximately Wednesday, July 30.

ROUTE 636 CLOSURE FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT – A section of Route 636 (Lost Mountain Road) will be closed for a pipe replacement. The structure is located 0.20 mile east of Route 122 (Booker T. Washington Highway) and 2.20 miles west of Route 670 (Burnt Chimney Road). Drivers will need to seek alternate routes. Work is scheduled for completion by approximately Wednesday, July 2.

ROUTE 705 CLOSURE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – A section of Route 705 (Chestnut Hill Road) will be closed for a bridge replacement. The structure is located 0.30 mile south of Route 714 (Washboard Road) and 1.30 miles north of Route 954 (Ball Park Drive). Drivers will need to seek alternate routes. Work is scheduled for completion November 2026.

CONNECTOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION CLOSES BRICK CHURCH ROAD – During the week of November 11, a project began to build a new connector road in the Wirtz area. This affected the intersection of Route 697 (Brick Church Road) and Route 220 (Virgil Goode Highway):

• Brick Church Road is closed to through traffic just east of its intersection with Route 696 (Pleasant Breeze Drive). Drivers heading east must use Pleasant Breeze Drive to access Route 220 southbound.
• Drivers on Route 220 southbound must turn at Pleasant Breeze Drive to access Brick Church Road for destinations west of the intersection.
• Flaggers will be used and a temporary signal has been installed at Brick Church Road and Pleasant Breeze Drive. Expect delays.

These changes will remain after construction of a new 0.4-mile section to connect Brick Church Road and Commonwealth Parkway. A new cul-de-sac will be built just east of Pleasant Breeze Drive. The project is administered by Franklin County and expected to finish by year’s end.

GILES COUNTY

ROUTE 778 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER SINKING CREEK – Work is underway on Route 778 (Apache Road) to replace the bridge over Sinking Creek. The bridge is located off Route 460 westbound across from the intersection with Route 730 (Eggleston Road). The road is closed with a detour in place. Message boards are alerting drivers. Completion is expected summer 2026.

• DETOUR SCHEDULED: Detour is currently in place. Drivers should watch for message boards.

HENRY COUNTY

ROUTE 220 LANE CLOSURES FOR PEDESTRIAN PROJECT – A pedestrian crossing installation is underway at the Daniels Creek Road intersection on Route 220. A lane closure is in place on Route 220 and turning lanes on Daniels Creek Road are also closed. Drivers should watch for signs. Expected completion is scheduled for October.

ROUTE 220 AND DYER STREET – Intersection improvements are underway at Route 220 and Dyer Street. Lane and shoulder closures are occurring. Drivers should watch for traffic pattern changes.

MOSS STREET LANE CLOSURES FOR PEDESTRIAN PROJECT – Pedestrian improvement work began along Moss Street in Martinsville. Drivers should expect daytime lane closures. Expected completion is October.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

ROUTE 781 CLOSURE FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT – Route 781 (Lick Run Road) is closed for a pipe replacement. A signed detour is posted. Residents have access to their homes on either side of the closure. The road is scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

ROUTE 8 PARK AND RIDE PROJECT – Work is underway to build a park and ride lot on Route 8 near the entrance/exit to I-81 at mile marker 114. The project includes a parking structure, bus shelter, and road and pedestrian improvements. Alternating lane closures on Route 8 between Mud Pike Road and the I-81 ramps are expected. Single-lane closures with flagging are also in place on Route 666 (Mud Pike Road) near Moose Drive and College Street. Expected completion is winter 2027.

PATRICK COUNTY

ROUTE 694 CLOSED FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS – Route 694 (Dogwood Road) is closed to traffic 1.00 mile from Route 868 (Scenic Road) and 1.45 miles from Route 653 (Santa Claus Lane) for a bridge repair over Spoon Creek. A detour is in place with directional signs. Weather permitting, the closure will remain through July.

ROUTE 777 CLOSED FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT – Route 777 (American Legion Road) is closed to through traffic from 0.01 mile south of Route 58 (Jeb Stuart Highway) to 0.35 mile north of Cedar View Lane. Directional signs are posted. Road is expected to reopen by the end of July.

UTILITY WORK ON ROUTE 57 – On Route 57 from Route 8 to Route 701, drivers may experience periodic lane and shoulder closures for Comcast utility work. Delays possible. Expected completion is June.

ROUTE 58 LOVER’S LEAP PROJECT – Construction is underway in the Lover’s Leap area of Route 58. Clearing and grading activities are ongoing. A 45-mph speed reduction is in place. Flagging operations occur during both day and night hours. Expect delays.

• TRAFFIC SHIFT: In place approximately 1.5 miles east of Lovers Leap Overlook and 1.5 miles west of Route 640 (Central Academy Road). Expected to remain through the end of the year.
• TRAFFIC PATTERN: A new pattern on a 0.4-mile section of Route 58, 1.8 miles east of Cloudbreak Road, routes traffic through a straighter section. Shoulder is in use. Flaggers may be present.
• TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP CLOSURE: The escape ramp 2.9 miles east of Lovers Leap Overlook and 1.1 miles east of Dehart Botanical Gardens is permanently closed. Brake checkpoints are in place and must be used.
• BLASTING NOTICE: Intermittent blasting is underway between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays and will continue throughout summer. Traffic in both directions may be stopped for 15–20 minutes during blasts.
• DETOUR SIGNS: Pink detour signs are for traffic incidents only—not permanent routes—and are suitable for all vehicle types.

ROUTE 58 LOVER’S VESTA PROJECT – This project near Meadows of Dan will widen Route 58 from two to four lanes and replace the bridge over the Dan River with two new bridges. It adjoins the Lovers Leap project. Soil sampling and data gathering is currently underway. A public information meeting is planned for early 2026.