
VDOT announces new Interstate 81 program delivery director
Dave Covington will lead VDOT’s implementation of projects and initiatives as the new Interstate 81 program delivery director.

Dave Covington will lead VDOT’s implementation of projects and initiatives as the new Interstate 81 program delivery director.

Members of the public are invited to attend the first meeting of the Interstate 81 Advisory Committee on Tuesday in Lexington.

Beginning next week, the Interstate 81 safety rest areas in Radford, northbound and southbound, are scheduled to be closed, weather permitting. The closure will be in place while the parking areas are being paved.

Virginia State Police Trooper S.J. Nicely Jr. is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred at 7:19 p.m. on Sunday (July 14, 2019) in Augusta County.

The off-ramp from northbound Interstate 81 to Route 7 at exit 315 (Winchester/Berryville) in Frederick County is scheduled to close for overnight paving Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16.

The off-ramp from southbound Interstate 81 to Route 11 (North Valley Pike) at exit 251 (Harrisonburg) in Rockingham County is scheduled to be closed for a single night this week for repaving.

Motorists using Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Rockingham County can expect alternating lane closures during overnight hours beginning Monday, July 8.

VDOT is expanding coverage of its Safety Service Patrols beginning Monday, July 1. Enhanced coverage will benefit motorists using Interstates 81 and 66 in western Virginia and will improve patrols and response times on both interstates.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today requested additional funding for vital improvements to Interstate 81 (I-81) that would enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.

Overnight left-lane closures are scheduled for Monday through Thursday, June 24-27, along Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Frederick County.
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