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Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekend
Read full article: Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekendHeads up, drivers! An extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 has been scheduled for this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. as deep mill paving work gets underway.
State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81
Read full article: State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81State police and traffic officials are reminding people to stay safe on Interstate 81. In a news conference on Tuesday, they highlighted their efforts to combat safety hazards on the highway.
Man found guilty on charges related to 2022 shooting along I-81
Read full article: Man found guilty on charges related to 2022 shooting along I-81A Roanoke County jury found a Martinsburg, West Virginia man guilty on charges related to a shooting along Interstate 81 in Roanoke County in Sept. 2022, according to Virginia State Police.
Virginia State Police looking to reduce crashes on I-81 with ‘Operation DISS-rupt’
Read full article: Virginia State Police looking to reduce crashes on I-81 with ‘Operation DISS-rupt’Virginia State Police is aiming to crack down on speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 81 with Operation DISS-rupt.
North Carolina 18-year-old arrested in Christiansburg after allegedly kidnapping teen at knifepoint
Read full article: North Carolina 18-year-old arrested in Christiansburg after allegedly kidnapping teen at knifepointA North Carolina 18-year-old was arrested in Christiansburg after kidnapping a 17-year-old girl, traveling to Virginia, and then fleeing from police on Interstate 81, according to the Christiansburg Police Department.
One dead, one seriously injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Roanoke County
Read full article: One dead, one seriously injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Roanoke CountyOne person is dead and another was left with serious injuries after a crash involving five vehicles in Roanoke County Saturday night, according to the Virginia State Police.
Gas pipeline explodes near interstate in Strasburg,Virginia; no injuries reported
Read full article: Gas pipeline explodes near interstate in Strasburg,Virginia; no injuries reportedA gas line exploded Tuesday near a highway in rural western Virginia, but no injuries were reported, according to local officials.
Could these highway solutions make the roadway safer, less congested?
Read full article: Could these highway solutions make the roadway safer, less congested?Common complaints about Interstate 81 range from truck traffic to crashes and safety. But there’s a multi-billion dollar plan to make it better for everyone.
Interstate 81 improvements set to make the road safer, less congested
Read full article: Interstate 81 improvements set to make the road safer, less congestedCommon complaints about Interstate 81 range from truck traffic to crashes and safety. But there’s a multi-billion dollar plan to make it better for everyone.
Authorities ID three adults, one teenager dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-81N in Montgomery County
Read full article: Authorities ID three adults, one teenager dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-81N in Montgomery CountyWe have learned that four people have died after crashing on Interstate 81 northbound in Montgomery County.
VDOT: I-81S Troutville Rest Area to remain closed through Thanksgiving, possibly longer
Read full article: VDOT: I-81S Troutville Rest Area to remain closed through Thanksgiving, possibly longerCrews had hoped that the rest area would be back open ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but we’re told delays in completing construction have delayed the process.
VSP: One dead, two hospitalized after crash on I-81S in Botetourt County near Troutville
Read full article: VSP: One dead, two hospitalized after crash on I-81S in Botetourt County near TroutvilleOne person is dead and two others are in the hospital following a crash on Interstate 81 southbound in Botetourt County Wednesday morning (Oct. 26), according to Virginia State Police.
VSP: Motorcyclist dead after rear-ending tractor-trailer on I-81N in Botetourt County
Read full article: VSP: Motorcyclist dead after rear-ending tractor-trailer on I-81N in Botetourt CountyA 60-year-old motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Interstate 81 northbound, according to Virginia State Police.
Virginia State Police investigating several incidents on I-81
Read full article: Virginia State Police investigating several incidents on I-81Virginia State Police are investigating a shooting on Interstate 81 around the 137-mile marker. Police said the shooter is reported to be driving a green Harley Davidson motorcycle.
VSP searching for man following road rage incident on I-81N in Roanoke County
Read full article: VSP searching for man following road rage incident on I-81N in Roanoke CountyThe Virginia State Police is seeking public help in locating a man in connection to a road rage incident on I-81 northbound in Roanoke County.
Man, his dog thankful to be alive after I-81 hit-and-run with a tractor-trailer in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Man, his dog thankful to be alive after I-81 hit-and-run with a tractor-trailer in Rockbridge CountyToby Hong’s car is totaled after he says he was involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 Sunday night.
3 dead in snowy pileup of dozens of vehicles in Pennsylvania
Read full article: 3 dead in snowy pileup of dozens of vehicles in PennsylvaniaTractor-trailers and other vehicles lost control and slammed into each other, people leapt away from careering trucks seconds before collision and at least three people were killed and more than a dozen others injured during a snow squall on a Pennsylvania highway.