I-81 Advisory Commitee Meets Friday, December 13, 2024

Meeting set for 1 p.m. at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington

Contract Awarded for Truck-Climbing Lanes near Augusta-Rockingham County Line

Construction Starts in Early 2025

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program

  • Enhancing safety and reliability

  • Reducing congestion

  • Unlocking economic growth

The CIP includes dozens of innovative, focused construction projects and traffic-operations improvements along the 325 miles of I-81 in Virginia. Visit our About the Program page for more details.

Spotlight on Progress

Newsletters

81 Insider provides updates on project construction, design, technology and more. Fall 2024 issue is available below.

 

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Podcasts

The Improve I-81 podcast follows the progress of the improvement projects along the I-81 corridor.

 

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Videos

Stay informed with our informational videos about the improvement projects along the I-81 corridor.

 

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Project Cameras

View project cameras from the I-81 Staunton-area widening.

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What to Expect As...


During construction, drivers may be impacted. Here is what can be expected and what to know before you go.

Commuter

As a commuter, you may see a work zone that impacts your daily commute. Check the interactive corridor map for upcoming and current work in your the area and plan an alternate route.

Truck Driver

As a truck driver, you may experience delays in work zones. Plan stops ahead of time and call 511 for more details of work happening along your route.

Visitor/Tourist

Welcome to Virginia’s I-81 Corridor! While we are working on improving the interstate, you may experience slower traffic in work zones and other improvement areas. Look for the digitial message boards or call 511.

Business Owner

As a business owner, you may experience work zones near your exit. Check the interactive corridor map to see upcoming projects in your area and let your customers know about alternate routes.

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Last updated: December 2, 2024

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