no responses. January 9, 2019 Josh Henry
Northam Announces Bipartisan Proposal to Toll I-81
Yesterday (1/8/2019) Governor Northam announced a legislative proposal that would fund $2.2 billion in critical improvements along the Interstate 81 Corridor with a toll. The legislation is […]
Readno responses. December 19, 2018 Josh Henry
Poll Shows Strong Public Support for I-81 Improvements
Earlier this week, the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance, in conjunction with the research firm Public Opinion Strategies, released the results of a poll of 500 registered […]
ReadCTB Approves I-81 Improvement Plan
VDOT confirmed in a release that at the monthly meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board yesterday (12/5/18), Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine announced the conclusion of the yearlong Interstate […]
Readno responses. December 5, 2018 Josh Henry
I-81 Car Crash Causes Explosion, Kills One
A car crash on Interstate 81 that resulted in an explosion killed one person Monday night. The crash occurred at about 11:20 p.m. on northbound I-81, […]
ReadFrederick Co. Could Get Needed I-81 Improvements
During Frederick County’s fourth annual transportation forum Thursday night, a Commonwealth Transportation Board official told the crowd that there is a good chance I-81 may receive […]
ReadState Officials Plan I-81 Improvements, Possible Tolls
The Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation are in the midst of a study […]
Readno responses. June 20, 2018 Josh Henry
Possible Commercial Truck Toll to Fund I-81 Faces Backlash
As Virginia officials are contemplating improvements to I-81 and ways to fund them, they’re facing recent objections against the idea of a commercial truck toll. Major […]
ReadVDOT Warns the Shenandoah Valley of Icy Conditions
The Virginia Department of Transportation warns that light snowfall continues to create slick driving conditions on many roads in the Shenandoah Valley. Most areas have received […]
ReadInterstate 81 May Receive Safety Improvements
After large increases in truck traffic and fatal crashes, the Virginia state government is applying for nearly $53 million in grant funds to make improvements to […]
ReadI-81 Delays for Winchester Area Sunday
Both northbound and southbound Interstate 81 drivers can expect brief delays early Sunday morning, November 5, during a series of “slow-roll” closures for utility work in […]
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