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New I-81 lane opening soon near Staunton

A third northbound lane of Interstate 81 in the Staunton area is scheduled to open the week of Nov. 9, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The new lane will run between exit 222 at Route 250 and exit 225 at Route 262. The opening is part of an ongoing project to widen I-81 in both directions near Staunton. Construction began in fall 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2027. The project also includes widening five bridges, four on I-81 South and one on I-81 North. Construction will continue after the third northbound lane opens. Remaining work includes bridge construction, paving, striping and installation of guardrails and signs. Drivers could encounter shoulder closures, changes in traffic patterns and overnight single-lane closures. The work-zone speed limit remains 60 mph in both directions. VDOT said construction schedules could change because of weather. The project is being completed under a $101 million design-build contract and is part of Virginia's I-81 Corridor Improvement Program. Other I-81 projects planned or underway in VDOT's Staunton District include truck-climbing lanes at Weyers Cave, scheduled for completion in late 2027; southbound widening near Strasburg, scheduled for completion in fall 2028; and widening near Harrisonburg,

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The Most Famous Steam Locomotive In The World Is Right Here In Virginia And You Can Explore It

There’s a good chance you’ve never stood three feet away from a piece of moving history that weighs several hundred thousand pounds and breathes actual fire. Well, Virginia’s got one, and it’s parked right in Staunton whenever it’s not out running the rails. The Norfolk...

Staunton, VA · 1d
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The Santa Express train ride is coming Nov. 28

The Virginia Scenic Railway is hosting The Santa Express. Learn how you can ride a train with Santa at virginiascenicrailway.com.

Virginia · 1d
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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 1d
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Virginia CFX Authority Eyes Future Project Planning

ABINGDON, VA – (NOVEMBER 6, 2026) – The next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway was a topic for discussion November 5 during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority in Abingdon, VA. The authority met at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education...

Abingdon, VA · 1d

Cardinal News

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About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so

Success rates for getting offenders to pay vary widely across the region, but a change is coming Jan. 1. The post About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so appeared first on Cardinal News .

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Roanoke considers downtown parking changes as condemned garage heads toward repairs

ROANOKE, Va. – Downtown Roanoke has more than 9,000 parking spaces, but some drivers say finding one can still be frustrating. City officials are proposing changes to parking rules, while a condemned garage beside the Amtrak station could eventually reopen. At a City Council presentation, Park Roanoke outlined a...

Roanoke, VA · 4d

WFXR

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Traffic detour on US-460 following incident in Bedford County

UPDATE: VDOT has cleared the incident on VA511, but detours and congestion may still exist. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Motorists driving on US-460 in Bedford County should expect delays as emergency crews respond to a structure fire. All west lanes are closed in the area of Irving Rd, Rieley Ridge Dr, and Rte 689, […]

Bedford County, VA · 5d

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Nov. 2, 2026

VIRGINIA – As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, 10 News is working for you to track what you can expect at the pump. As of Thursday, Nov. 2, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.95, according to AAA. Average diesel prices stand at $6.22 per gallon, while premium gasoline averages $4.85 per gallon.

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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Organizations offering free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day

Election Day is on Tuesday and many will head to the polls once they open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Here is a live list of organizations in our area offering ride services to the polls Tuesday. Valley Metro Buses:. The City of Roanoke said that Valley Metro- Roanoke buses...

Roanoke, VA · 5d

WFXR

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CLEARED: Lane closures on I-81 in Botetourt County due to multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer

UPDATE – Lanes are now back open, according to VDOT. BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Southbound lanes at mile marker 157.2 on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County are closed as fire crews respond to a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer. The Troutville Volunteer Fire Department said southbound I-81 traffic in the area is currently down […]

Botetourt County, VA · 6d

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Rising diesel prices force Bedford trash company to add fuel surcharge

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Filling up the tank is getting more expensive for drivers, but for one Bedford trash removal company, the cost is adding up to thousands of dollars every week. Bradley Bays, owner of Bays Boys Trash Removal, said his company is spending about $10,000 a week...

Bedford, VA · 6d

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Roanoke County neighbors seek guardrails along steep mountain road near I-81

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) — Residents on Little Brushy Mountain in Roanoke County say the Interstate 81 widening project has left them with increased noise and safety concerns along a winding mountain road with steep drops and no guardrails. Skyview Drive features no guardrails or painted lines along the...

Roanoke County, VA · 9d

WFXR

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CLEARED: Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on US-220 N at MM 60

UPDATE: The crash has been cleared and lanes are reopened. — ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Drivers passing through US-220 north in Roanoke should expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Virginia Dept. of Transportation. As of 8:30 a.m., the north center lane, right lane, and right shoulder are closed. The crash is […]

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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Northbound Williamson Road Closed After Pedestrian Hit In Traffic

Roanoke County, VA · 7d

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Halloween falling on Saturday and time change increases traffic danger

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Halloween falls on a Saturday and a time change this year, creating a triple threat on the roads. There will be more kids on the streets, more impaired drivers and more fatigued drivers. According to AAA, children are two times more likely to be hit and...

Roanoke, VA · 10d

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Oct. 27, 2026

VIRGINIA – As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, 10 News is working for you to track what you can expect at the pump. As of Tuesday, Oct. 27, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averages $4.02, according to AAA. Average diesel prices stand at $6.25 per gallon, while premium gasoline averages $4.92 per gallon.

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Oct. 26, 2026

VIRGINIA – As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, 10 News is working for you to track what you can expect at the pump. As of Monday, Oct. 26, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averages $4.04, according to AAA. Average diesel prices stand at $6.25 per gallon, while premium gasoline averages $4.92 per gallon.

Virginia · 12d

WFXR

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Update: Crash cleared on I-81 in Pulaski County

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)-Traffic appears to have returned to normal following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81. — PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Pulaski County is causing delays. As of 2:30 p.m., the right shoulder is closed at mile marker 91. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, traffic […]

Pulaski County, VA · 15d

WFXR

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Lanes reopened following I-81 crash in Montgomery County

4:54 p.m. 10/22 UPDATE – Lanes have been reopened and traffic appears to be moving. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Drivers can expect delays near miler marker 108.4 on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The south right lane and right shoulder are […]

Montgomery County, VA · 16d