Rockbridge County: Paving work extended on I-81 through June 30 with overnight ramp closures

Paving work is scheduled for northbound Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County from exit 191 (I-64 junction) and exit 195 (Route 11) until June 30, 2025.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is extending the completion date for the paving work from June 12 to June 30 due to weather and contractor delays. Work hours are from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights and from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Sunday nights. No work is expected on Friday or Saturday nights.

When construction is done near the I-64/I-81 junction, expect overnight closures of the ramp from eastbound I-64 onto northbound I-81. The ramp merges onto I-81 from the left lane near mile marker 192. During ramp closures, eastbound I-64 motorists who need to access northbound I-81 will detour by using I-64 exit 56 onto southbound I-81 and continue for three miles to exit 188A. Merge onto eastbound Route 60 (East Midland Trail) and follow the detour signs to enter northbound I-81 at the same interchange.

Northbound I-81 will also have nighttime and overnight left- or right-lane closures throughout the paving operation.

All work is weather permitting.