
CTB announces launch of Interstate 95 Corridor Study
Wednesday, at the monthly meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine announced the launch of the Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Plan.

Wednesday, at the monthly meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine announced the launch of the Interstate 95 Corridor Improvement Plan.

Mandy Dunivan, 37, of Waynesboro, Va., and Christopher B. Balser, 38, of Verona, Va., have been charged with grand larceny/auto theft in connection with the theft of a Mercedes from the park and ride off Interstate 64 in Waynesboro on March 26.

Governor Ralph Northam today announced amendments to Senate Bill 1716 and House Bill 2718, legislation passed by the General Assembly providing $151 million in dedicated funding for the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan.

VDOT is in the final stages of improving three Interstate 81 interchanges in Augusta County near Staunton. The project extends seven ramp acceleration and deceleration lanes at I-81 exits 220, 221 and 222.

Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, and State Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, have introduced bills in the Virginia General Assembly to create an Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.

The ramp from eastbound Interstate 64 to northbound I-81 in Rockbridge County near Lexington is scheduled to close from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, until 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3.

This week motorists should expect delays in the vicinity of Interstate 64 exit 87 westbound at Interstate 81 exit 221 southbound in Augusta County.

The ramp from northbound Interstate 81 to westbound Route 60 at Exit 188B in Rockbridge County is scheduled for daytime closures on Thursday.

Bridge deck work will be performed on the Route 644 (Papermill Road) bridge over Interstate 81, which will include single lane closures. This location is near the Winchester City and Frederick County line.

Milling and paving operations on northbound Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County requires alternating lane closures and an off-ramp closure beginning August 6.