News & Alerts District Archive

News & Alerts Archive

News & Alerts District Archive

All District News Archive
Bristol District News Archive?

Counties:

Bland, Buchanan, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe

Cities:

Bristol, Norton

Towns:

Abingdon, Appalachia, Big Stone Gap, Bluefield, Cedar Bluff, Chilhowie, Cleveland, Clinchco, Clinchport, Clintwood, Coeburn, Damascus, Duffield, Dungannon, Fries, Gate City, Glade Spring, Grundy, Haysi, Honaker, Independence, Jonesville, Lebanon, Marion, Nickelsville, Pennington Gap, Pocahontas, Pound, Richlands, Rural Retreat, Saltville, St. Charles, St. Paul, Tazewell, Troutdale, Weber City, Wise, and Wytheville

Exit 17

Bristol Herald Courier - August 14, 2023

Temporary closure planned for Route 75 construction zone

Bristol Herald Courier - June 30, 2023

Exit 17 completion now expected by late summer

Bristol Herald Courier - April 30, 2023

Exit 17 Construction

Bristol Herald Courier - April 12, 2023

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects

Virginia Business - February 27, 2023

Ramping up with the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (pages 18-21)

Virginia Town and City - December 20, 2022

Bristol, VA Firefighters training

Bristol Herald Courier - December 13, 2022

US DOT Clears $98M in TIFIA Loans for Va. I-81 Projects

Engineering News-Record - December 12, 2022

I-81 bus service marks first-year anniversary

Bristol Herald Courier - November 15, 2022

Lane closures cause backups on I-81 North in Abingdon

Bristol Herald Courier - June 14, 2022

Va intercity bus initiative seeing rebound

Sun Gazette - May 1, 2022

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects

Virginia Business - February 27, 2022

VDOT provides updates on road projects in Washington County

Bristol Herald Courier - January 25, 2022

Virginia Breeze bus service opens route from Bristol to Washington

Bristol Herald Courier - November 9, 2021

VDOT plans $33M project for I-81

SWVA Today - October 27, 2021

VDOT plans $33M project for I-81

Bristol Herald Courier - October 22, 2021

VDOT hosts open house today on I-81 work

Bristol Herald Courier - October 21, 2021

Spate of I-81 projects to begin this year in Virginia

Bristol Herald Courier - June 4, 2021

Bristol rail review part of new state budget

Bristol Herald Courier - March 2, 2021

Flashing curve signs installed along Interstate 81

Bristol Herald Courier - December 5, 2019

Higher fuels tax for I-81 area takes effect July 1

Bristol Herald Courier - June 6, 2019

I-81 improvements could begin next year

Bristol Herald Courier - April 24, 2019

Virginia governor open-minded on casino, calls I-81 a priority

Bristol Herald Courier - January 22, 2019

I-81 legislation proposes tolling rates

Bristol Herald Courier - January 17, 2019

I-81 law supported, but tolls not popular

Southwest Times - January 10, 2019

Griffith talks highway funding, opioids at Bristol chamber

Bristol Herald Courier - October 29, 2018

I-81 plan proposes tolls for trucks, cars

Bristol Herald Courier - October 22, 2018

Groups say it’s time to fix I-81

Southwest Times - October 5, 2018

Study identifies $500M in needed I-81 improvements

Bristol Herald Courier - September 2, 2018

I-81 study looks to solutions, funding

Bristol Herald Courier - August 20, 2018

Abingdon named major problem for I-81 travelers

Washington County News - June 12, 2018

Washington County News May 30, 2018

Washington County News - May 30, 2018

Salem District News Archive ?

Counties:

Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski and Roanoke

Cities:

Galax, Martinsville, Radford, Roanoke and Salem

Towns:

Bedford, Blacksburg, Boones Mill, Buchanan, Christiansburg, Dublin, Fincastle, Floyd, Glen Lyn, Hillsville, Narrows, New Castle, Pearisburg, Pembroke, Pulaski, Rich Creek, Ridgeway, Rocky Mount, Stuart, Troutville and Vinton

Virginia DOT Announces New Project on I-81

Roads and Bridges - September 26, 2023

VDOT sets hearing for Interstate 81 widening project

Roanoke Times - September 6, 2023

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects

Virginia Business - February 27, 2023

Ramping up with the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (pages 18-21)

Virginia Town and City - December 20, 2022

I-81 funds to speed up improvements in Roanoke County

Roanoke Times - December 12, 2022

US DOT Clears $98M in TIFIA Loans for Va. I-81 Projects

Engineering News-Record - December 12, 2022

I-81 Construction to Impact Travel

NRV News - December 1, 2022

I-81 bus service marks first-year anniversary

Roanoke Times - November 15, 2022

Troutville I-81 rest area set to reopen at month's end

Roanoke Times - September 4, 2022

Troutville rest area on I-81 to reopen soon

WFIR AM/FM - August 29, 2022

VDOT to Host I-81 Committee Meeting

WDBJ-TV - July 7, 2022

I-81 committee meets in Roanoke Thursday

Southwest Times - July 5, 2022

Branch Civil Leads I-81 Project in Virginia

Construction Equipment Guide - May 5, 2022

Va intercity bus initiative seeing rebound

Sun Gazette - May 1, 2022

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects

Virginia Business - February 27, 2022

Widening of I-81 will impact drive to Botetourt

The Botetourt Bee - February 9, 2022

VDOT: New Media Alert system for I 81 Drivers

The Botetourt Bee - November 16, 2021

New digital message signs lead way for I-81 drivers

Southwest Times - November 10, 2021

Improving travel one mile at a time (pages 18-21)

Valley Business Front - June 1, 2021

Langrehr - I-81 task force is MIA (editorial)

Roanoke Times - February 24, 2021

Keep up with I-81corrider improvements through VDOT

Botetourt Bee - December 23, 2020

Virtual I-81 corridor meeting is Oct. 23

Botetourt Bee - October 21, 2020

I-81 exit 89 ramp extension completed

The Southwest Times - September 29, 2020

VDOT expands I-81 motorist assistance force

Roanoke Times - July 1, 2019

Where’s all that Interstate 81 money going?

Virginia Mercury - May 15, 2019

Virginia Lawmakers Strike Tolling Plan From I-81 Bills

Transport Topics - January 31, 2019

Faraldi: I-81 Tolls Make Sense, Business Alliance Says

News and Advance - January 29, 2019

I-81 report reignites a regional debate on transportation funding

Richmond Times-Dispatch - December 4, 2018

Virginia truck toll study now includes tolls on passenger vehicles

Land Line.com Magazine - November 7, 2018

How to fix I-81 subject of meeting in Roanoke this week

Martinsburg Bulletin - June 10, 2018

Staunton District News Archive ?

Counties:

Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren

Cities:

Buena Vista, Covington, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester

Towns:

Berryville, Boyce, Bridgewater, Broadway, Clifton Forge, Craigsville, Dayton, Edinburg, Elkton, Front Royal, Glasgow, Goshen, Grottoes, Iron Gate, Luray, Middletown, Monterey, Mount Crawford Mount, Jackson, New Market, Shenandoah, Stanley, Stephens City, Strasburg, Timberville, Toms Brook and Woodstock

I-81 Advisory Committee To Meet At Horse Center

News-Gazette - September 27, 2023

I-81 Advisory Committee To Meet At Horse Center

News-Gazette - September 27, 2023

I-81 Advisory Committee Scheduled To Meet Oct. 2

Daily News-Record - September 26, 2023

Miles to go - An update on statewide road projects

Virginia Business - April 27, 2023

Contract awarded for widening of I-81 near Staunton

News-Virginian - April 16, 2023

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects

Virginia Business - February 27, 2023

Ramping up with the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (pages 18-21)

Virginia Town and City - December 20, 2022

USDOT announces nearly $98M in loans for I-81 projects

Northern Virginia Daily - December 17, 2022

US DOT Clears $98M in TIFIA Loans for Va. I-81 Projects

Engineering News-Record - December 12, 2022

I-81 getting improvements with federal loan

WHSV-TV - November 3, 2022

County Endorses I-81 Widening

Daily News-Record - August 13, 2022

More improvements coming to I-81

WHSV-TV - July 27, 2022

Six lane 1-81 project through Harrisonburg garners feedback

Northern Virginia Daily - July 1, 2022

Public Hearing For Interstate 81 Widening Tuesday

Daily News-Record - June 26, 2022

Va intercity bus initiative seeing rebound

Sun Gazette - May 1, 2022

V-DOT seeks input on widening Interstate 81

WSVA-AM/FM - April 19, 2022

VDOT sets hearing for I-81 widening project at Strasburg

Northern Virginia Daily - March 22, 2022

VDOT plans hearing for I-81 improvements

WZRV-FM - March 19, 2022

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects

Virginia Business - February 27, 2022

VDOT Announces Raphine Ramp Closures

News-Gazette - February 25, 2022

Improvements completed on I-81

WZRV-FM - November 13, 2021

VDOT: Area I-81 ramp extensions complete

Northern Virginia Daily - November 12, 2021

VDOT Widening Engineers Field Questions About Project

Daily News-Record - September 15, 2021

VDOT to hold meeting on widening I-81 through Harrisonburg

Northern Virginia Daily - September 7, 2021

VDOT To Hold Meeting On I-81 Widening Through City

Daily News-Record - September 7, 2021

Rockbridge County: Improvements begin at I-81 Exit 205

Augusta Free Fress - September 2, 2021

Raphine Interchange Work Starting

News-Gazette - September 1, 2021

Warner Talks $1T Infrastructure Bill At City Visit

Daily News-Record - August 24, 2021

Meeting to focus on I-81 widening

WSVA AM/FM - August 19, 2021

VDOT launches plan to clear roads faster

WSVA AM/FM - May 25, 2021

VDOT launches TRIP program for I-81 corridor

Augusta Free Press - May 25, 2021

Kaine discusses funding improvements to I-81

Northern Virginia Daily - May 8, 2021

Update on I-81 plan includes lane extensions

WSVA-AM/FM - April 29, 2021

VDOT begins Interstate 81 improvements

WZRV-FM - April 9, 2021

Auxiliary lane planned along I-81

WSVA-AM/FM - April 2, 2021

Improvements planned for I-81

WSVA-AM/FM - March 23, 2021

New ways to follow I-81 improvements

WSVA-AM/FM - December 27, 2020

VDOT delivering updates on I-81 improvements

Northern Virginia Daily - December 23, 2020

VDOT delivering updates on I-81 improvements

Winchester Star - December 23, 2020

New ways to follow I-81 improvements

WSVA-AM/FM - December 27, 2020

VDOT delivering updates on I-81 improvements

Northern Virginia Daily - December 23, 2020

VDOT delivering updates on I-81 improvements

Winchester Star - December 23, 2020

Interstate 81 Advisory Committee meeting virtually on Friday

Augusta Free Press - December 10, 2020

Gooditis elected chair of the I-81 Advisory Committee

Winchester Star - October 27, 2020

I-81 improvements remain on track

Winchester Star - October 24, 2020

I-81 improvements remain on track

Daily News-Record - October 23, 2020

I-81 improvements remain on track

Northern Virginia Daily - October 23, 2020

Public invited to participate in virtual I-81 improvement meeting

Northern Virginia Daily - October 22, 2020

I-81 Advisory Committee Plans Virtual Meeting Friday

The News-Gazette - October 21, 2020

Interstate 81 Advisory Committee to meet on Friday

Augusta Free Press - October 21, 2020

Changes Made To I-81 Gas Tax

Daily News-Record - October 2, 2020

I-81 Fund Still Strong, Other VDOT Revenue Declined

Daily News-Record - October 1, 2020

Improvements planned to interstate ramps

WSVA AM/FM - September 26, 2020

VDOT Launches I-81 Improvements Website

Daily News-Record - September 2, 2020

VDOT Truck Parking Task Force Has Yet To Meet

Daily News-Record - August 3, 2020

VDOT launches informational site for I-81 improvements

Daily News-Record - July 27, 2020

I-81 ramp improvements underway

WZRV - May 9, 2020

Construction begins on I-81 ramp improvements

The Northern Virginia Daily - May 8, 2020

Construction begins on I-81 ramp improvements

The Winchester Star - May 8, 2020

Truckers Say Finding Place To Sleep Along I-81 A Challenge

Daily News Record - November 19, 2019

Wilt, Covington Discuss I-81 Projects, Funding

Daily News-Record - October 5, 2019

VDOT announces new Interstate 81 program delivery director

Augusta Free Press - September 19, 2019

I-81 Committee To Host First Meeting

Daily News-Record - August 9, 2019

Cartoon: Gas Tax

Winchester Star - June 25, 2019

Report: Widening I-81 Project A "Boondoggle"

Daily News Record - June 22, 2019

Collins, Whitworth appointed to I-81 commission

Winchester Star - June 18, 2019

Fuel tax hike along I-81 takes effect July 1

Northern Virginia Daily - June 18, 2019

Wilt Appointed To I-81 Committee

Daily News-Record - June 15, 2019

Bacon Bits: I-81 Taxes, VCCS Shrinkage, Solar

Bacon’s Rebellion - April 11, 2019

Local road projects to benefit from I-81 funding plan

Loudoun Times-Mirror - April 8, 2019

Legislators to consider gas tax to fix I-81

Winchester Star - April 3, 2019

House passes Landes Interstate 81 legislation

Augusta Free Press - February 6, 2019

House passes Landes Interstate 81 legislation

Augusta Free Press - February 5, 2019

Lawmakers reject plan for tolls on Interstate 81

Winchester Star - February 2, 2019

Trucking firms oppose I-81 tolls

Winchester Star - January 30, 2019

Senators introduce Interstate 81 bill

Winchester Star - January 19, 2019

How tolling on Interstate 81 will work

News Leader - January 15, 2019

Northam, GOP lawmakers back I-81 tolls

Winchester Star - January 9, 2019

Tolls Recommended For I-81

Daily News-Record - January 9, 2019

Commonwealth Transportation Board OKs interstate plan

Northern Virginia Daily - December 7, 2018

CTB Approves I-81 Improvement Plan

WFTR WZRV - December 7, 2018

Lawmakers Talk I-81, Education

Daily News-Record - December 6, 2018

I-81 plan approved by CTB, advances to General Assembly

Winchester Star - December 5, 2018

Frederick concerned it may not get I-81 fixes it needs

Winchester Star - October 23, 2018

Tolling considered to pay for I-81 improvements

Winchester Star - October 20, 2018

$2B upgrade to I-81 requires tolls or tax hikes

The News-Virginian - October 19, 2018

Final I-81 Meeting On Tap

Daily News-Record - October 8, 2018

Region's I-81 fix could cost $1 billion

News Virginian - August 24, 2018

Proposed improvements to Interstate 81 unveiled

Winchester Star - August 24, 2018

VDOT to Host Meeting on I-81 Improvements

WVIR TV - August 22, 2018

I-81 corridor project meeting today

Northern Virginia Daily - August 22, 2018

I-81 funding option could be challenged

Northern Virginia Daily - June 19, 2018

Leaders converge for public input on I-81

News Virginian - June 14, 2018

Crowd tells VDOT what’s wrong with I-81

Winchester Star - June 13, 2018

I-81 study to begin; public meetings planned

Winchester Star - May 29, 2018

Feedback sought on I-81 improvement plan

The News Virginian - May 29, 2018

Obenshain happy governor signed I-81 bill

Northern Virginia Daily - April 12, 2018