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CLEARED: Expect delays on I-81 S near MM 123 after crash

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On Interstate 81 South at mile marker 123 in Montgomery County, drivers should expect delays due to a car crash. This is causing the south left shoulder, right lane, and right shoulder to be closed. Updated at 7:14 a.m. At the same time, at...

Montgomery County, VA · 08-04
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Local schools navigate bus driver shortage ahead of new year

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As local schools prepare to welcome students back, two area divisions facing the nationwide bus driver shortage are taking very different paths. Franklin County is racing to fill gaping transportation holes before Thursday’s start, while Roanoke City said a private transit partnership has them fully staffed for next week.

Roanoke, VA · 08-03
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Heavy rain leads to road closures in Southside, New River Valley

(WFXR) – Virginia saw several inches of rain over the past few days, leading to multiple road closures and traffic warnings in the Southside and New River Valley. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reports several roads are closed in Patrick and Carroll counties and urges drivers to check 511 before hitting the road. Never […]

Pulaski County, VA · 08-02

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - August 4, 2026

VIRGINIA – The average price of gasoline has risen slightly over the last week, with GasBuddy reporting a 1.9-cent increase in Roanoke. After surveying 155 stations in the Star City, GasBuddy found that prices are 33.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 90.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Nationwide, gas prices have seen a slight decrease, falling 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week and averaging $4.05/g.

Virginia · 08-04
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CLEARED: Expect delays on I-81 S near MM 123 after crash

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On Interstate 81 South at mile marker 123 in Montgomery County, drivers should expect delays due to a car crash. This is causing the south left shoulder, right lane, and right shoulder to be closed. Updated at 7:14 a.m. At the same time, at mile marker 125.6 in Montgomery County, […]

Montgomery County, VA · 08-04

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Motorcycle crash closes southbound lane on U.S. Route 220

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Officials in Roanoke County said one southbound lane of U.S. Route 220 was closed due to a motorcycle crash. The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4 near the intersection of Yellow Mountain Road. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Roanoke County, VA · 08-04

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Partial road closure on Route 460 in Giles County after truck flips

GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A tractor-trailer overturned on Route 460 in Giles County, resulting in a partial road closure, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The crash happened Friday at 7:41 p.m. when a truck flipped on its side, causing the closure of the road’s westbound lanes near Route 700 (Mountain Lake […]

Giles County, VA · 08-01

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2026 Load the Bus campaign concludes, shows success

10 News and our school partners are concluding the 2026 Load the Bus campaign!. On Sunday, Photojournalist Jordan Parham spoke to school leaders about the progress they are making by Loading the Bus. Watch below.

Roanoke, VA · 08-02

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Stillhouse Road Flooding Off 58, Crooked Oak Section of Carroll County/Stacy Surrat

Roanoke, VA · 08-02

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Route 220 in Rocky Mount reopens after being closed due to crash

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: All lanes of traffic have reopened, according to Franklin County dispatch. ORIGINAL STORY: Traffic is moving slowly after a crash that briefly completely closed Route 220 in Rocky Mount Tuesday afternoon, according to Franklin County Fire & EMS. One lane was back open in...

Rocky Mount, VA · 07-28

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Traffic Alert: Section of US-220 in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Drivers on U.S. Route 220 in Franklin County can expect delays due to a vehicle crash. Update 5:20 p.m.- The south right lane and shoulder are closed with traffic backups of 1.0 mile. —– Update 4:35 p.m.- The north left shoulder and left lane are closed. The right lane and right […]

Franklin County, VA · 07-28

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Rockslide closes part of southern West Virginia road

PETTRY BOTTOM, W.Va. (WVNS) — According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a significant rockslide has closed both lanes of Route 3 in Raleigh County. The slide occurred near Pettry Bottom and Sundial Mine. They said that the Division of Highways responded and are determining how long it will take to clear the slide as well as […]

Raleigh County, WV · 07-30

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Roanoke City to disclose 2025 parking study results Aug. 3

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Findings from Roanoke City’s 2025 Parking Study will be revealed to the public on Monday. According to the City of Roanoke website, the purpose of the study was to “evaluate current parking conditions and plan for the future needs for residents, businesses and visitors.” It examined parking availability in downtown Roanoke […]

Roanoke, VA · 07-29

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New lanes added on Route 58 as part of $300M safety upgrade

MEADOWS OF DAN, Va. (WFXR) – Route 58 winds through steep grades and sharp turns, taking drivers atop Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. The route may be scenic, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials said, but it presented some hazards along the way. So, VDOT invested $300 million to widen 7.4 miles of the […]

Patrick County, VA · 07-31

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Emergency roadwork on Route 220 in Franklin Co. causes A.M. traffic delays

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Emergency roadwork on Route 220 in Franklin County will result in northbound and southbound left lane closures until 10 a.m. on July 28, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The closure is in place due to emergency roadwork from Pleasant Hill Road to Doe Run Road and a […]

Franklin County, VA · 07-28

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Vehicle crash causing delays on US-220S in Franklin County Tuesday

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – Update:. The south right lane and right shoulder remain closed, traffic backups are approximately 1 mile as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. VDOT said that motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle crash on US-220 southbound near mile marker 29.9 in Franklin County in the vicinity of Blackwell Road and Crooked Oak Road.

Franklin County, VA · 07-28

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VDOT Salem District weekly traffic alert

The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by “New” and updates are noted when a current project has had an update added to the listing.

Salem, VA · 07-27

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Traffic Alert: Route 663 to close at its intersection with Route 114 in Montgomery County for pipe replacement

SALEM – Weather permitting, starting at 6 a.m. Monday, August 3, Route 663 (Walton Road) in Montgomery County will be closed at its intersection with Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) for a pipe replacement near the intersection. All Walton Road traffic will need to use Route 11 (Radford Road)...

Montgomery County, VA · 07-20

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Vehicle crash on Route 460 in Bedford County cleared

This crash has been cleared. If you’re driving westbound on U.S. Route 460 in Bedford County, expect delays. VDOT is reporting a vehicle crash in the vicinity of Timber Ridge Road, Route 803N/S. As of 12:53 p.m. on Monday, the west left shoulder and left lane are closed. Stay...

Bedford County, VA · 07-20

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Monsoon floodwaters make some roads extremely dangerous

Monsoon storms can bring a serious danger: rising floodwaters that can quickly turn streets and roads into death traps — especially for drivers who try to push through.

Roanoke, VA · 07-19