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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.

Floyd County, VA · 08-07
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Roanoke pothole damages car, sparks questions about VDOT compensation

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke driver is out hundreds of dollars after hitting a massive pothole that she says left her car undrivable — and now she wants to know who’s going to pay for it. Brooke Smith was driving near the Clearbrook Walmart when her car...

Roanoke, 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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Tractor-trailer crash on I-81N in Roanoke County cleared

The scene of this crash has been cleared, according to VDOT. Heads up, drivers! A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 northbound in Roanoke County has led to a 3-mile traffic backup, according to VDOT. Authorities say it happened near the 130.6 mile marker, and the north left shoulder, left lane,...

Roanoke County, VA · 08-06
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Multiple SWVA schools face bus driver shortages as the school year approaches

FRANKIN CO., Va. – As students prepare to head back to school, many school divisions across Southwest Virginia continue to face school bus driver shortages, forcing districts to rely on substitute drivers and other staff to keep routes running. Franklin County Public Schools (FCPS) enters the new school year...

Franklin County, VA · 08-04

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Weekly traffic alert: July 31 – August 7, 2026

The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this 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. The Salem District covers Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski and Roanoke.

Montgomery County, VA · 08-05

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Hometown Health: Check your backseat! Pediatric doctor urges parents to take steps to protect children

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A pediatric emergency medicine physician is urging parents and caregivers to take specific steps to prevent hot car deaths after NoHeatStroke.org reported two recent child fatalities: a 7-month-old girl found in a Utah vehicle that reached an interior temperature of 94 degrees, and a 1-year-old boy found in a Georgia vehicle that reached 88 degrees.

Roanoke, VA · 08-04

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Roanoke looks to add more free parking downtown

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke is proposing a series of changes to downtown parking following the release of a year-long parking study earlier this week. Park Roanoke, which manages city-owned lots and spaces, is looking to increase free parking options in response to ongoing complaints from residents and visitors about limited availability and cost.

Roanoke, VA · 08-05

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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