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VDOT news releases: I-81
Statewide News
Bristol District News?
Counties:
Smyth, Washington and Wythe
City:
Bristol
Towns:
Abingdon, Chilhowie, Damascus, Glade Spring, Marion, Rural Retreat, Saltville and Wytheville
Salem District News?
Counties:
Botetourt, Montgomery, Pulaski and Roanoke
Cities:
Radford, Roanoke and Salem
Towns:
Blacksburg, Buchanan, Christiansburg, Dublin, Fincastle, Pulaski, Troutville and Vinton
Staunton District News?
Counties:
Augusta, Frederick, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren
Cities:
Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester
Towns:
Bridgewater, Broadway, Craigsville, Dayton, Edinburg, Elkton, Front Royal, Glasgow, Goshen, Grottoes, Middletown, Mount Crawford, Mount Jackson, New Market, Stephens City, Strasburg, Timberville, Toms Brook and Woodstock
Improve 81 in the news
Statewide News
‘It does not happen overnight’: Interstate 81 improvements happening slowly, but surely
November 5, 2025
2025-11-309
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT asking for input on upcoming I-81 corridor improvement project
November 6, 2025
2025-11-310
- WFXR-TV
VDOT lays out 20 prioritized I-81 projects; one is in Stephens City area
November 3, 2025
2025-11-307
- Winchester Star
VDOT shows public projected next phase of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- Daily News-Record
I-81 slowdowns expected in Shenandoah County because of controlled blasting
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- News Leader
VDOT holds hearing for I-81 widening from exits 128 to 137
October 28, 2025
2025-10-301
- Radford News-Journal
VDOT urges Virginia locals to comment on I-81 corridor improvement plan
October 26, 2025
2025-10-299
- WFXR-TV
VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements
October 27, 2025
2025-10-300
- Cardinal News
Controlled Blasting to Begin Near Strasburg for I-81 Widening Project
October 24, 2025
2025-10-297
- Royal Examiner
INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENTS - Six Southwest Virginia projects in proposed next round of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- Bristol Herald Courier
VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements
October 27, 2025
2025-10-300
- Cardinal News
VDOT in final phase of planning for Interstate 81 improvement projects
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT Seeks Public Input on I-81 Improvements at October Meetings Four In-Person Events + Online Survey Offer Citizens a Say in Final Corridor Plan
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Royal Examiner
VDOT to hold I-81 public meeting in Salem on proposed corridor improvements
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- Salem Times-Register
VDOT to host public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- WSLS-TV
VDOT Bundles Projects to Streamline Traffic Along I-81
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- Construction Equipment Guide
The Shenandoah Valley spawns a rare competitive race — and charges that an incumbent used his office to help himself. But did he?
October 2, 2025
2025-10-275
- Cardinal News
Road Watch: Frederick County Faces Major I-81 and Highway Closures September 15–19
September 13, 2025
2025-09-256
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 25, 2025
2025-08-237
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT provides updates on I-81 projects in Frederick County
August 25, 2025
2025-08-237
- Winchester Star
Road Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures Beginning July 28
July 26, 2025
2025-07-207
- The Winchester Gazette
Interstate 81 Advisory Committee to meet July 14 in Augusta County
July 7, 2025
2025-07-188
- Northern Virginia Daily
VDOT holding meetings to gather feedback on potential I-81 improvements
July 7, 2025
2025-07-188
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT asks for feedback on I-81, Broad St. multimillion dollar projects
July 9, 2025
2025-07-190
- News Leader
Youngkin celebrates investments and improvements along Interstate 81
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AM
VDOT to hold public input meeting at Blue Ridge Community College
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- WHSV-TV
VDOT sets meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- Salem Times-Register
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praises historic investments, improvements along I-81
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- WSLS-TV
Youngkin Celebrates Historic Investments and Improvements Along Interstate 81
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- Roanoke Star
VDOT to hold public meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 1, 2025
2025-07-182
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AM)
VDOT sets public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 1, 2025
2025-07-182
- Winchester Star
VDOT Hosts Public Meeting in Winchester for Round 2 Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan
June 30, 2025
2025-06-181
- Winchester Gazette
Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton begin Monday
June 16, 2025
2025-06-167
- WSLS-TV
Watch for I-81/Route 250 traffic restrictions in Staunton Monday through Thursday nights
June 15, 2025
2025-06-166
- Cville Right Now (WINA-FM/AM)
Staunton: Traffic delays next week on I-81, Route 250 for bridge improvements
June 13, 2025
2025-06-164
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT Road Report: Transportation Projects in the Shenandoah Valley (podcast)
May 14, 2025
2025-05-134
- WZRV-FM (The Valley Today)
VDOT Road Report: Transportation Projects in the Shenandoah Valley (text summary)
May 14, 2025
2025-05-134
- WZRV-FM
New Route 635 bridge in Augusta County to open today
June 6, 2025
2025-06-157
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-AM/FM)
Augusta County: New Barterbrook Road bridge over I-81 scheduled to open today
June 6, 2025
2025-06-157
- Augusta Free Press
I-81 Corridor Study assesses current needs for Southwest Virginia stretch of interstate
July 16, 2025
2025-07-197
- WJHL-TV
VDOT sets meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 15, 2025
2025-07-196
- New Castle Record
Virginia making progress on Interstate 81 improvements: Lots more work to do
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- Augusta Free Press
Youngkin Touts Interstate 81 Upgrades, Citing Historic Investment
July 12, 2025
2025-07-193
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 26, 2025
2025-08-238
- Augusta Free Press
Salem drivers: VDOT to close I-81 ramps and lanes for improvement project
September 18, 2025
2025-09-261
- WFXR-TV
Ramp extension project to affect Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery counties
September 19, 2025
2025-09-262
- WDBJ-TV
VDOT I-81 improvement meeting set for Oct. 30 in Winchester
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Winchester Star
VDOT: Blasting on I-81 near Strasburg starts next week
October 22, 2025
2025-10-295
- Northern Virginia Daily
VDOT starts blasting near Strasburg for I-81 improvements October 27
October 22, 2025
2025-10-295
- WZRV-FM
Controlled Blasting to Cause Slow-Roll Closures on I-81 Near Strasburg October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
2025-10-296
- Winchester Gazette
INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENTS - Six Southwest Virginia projects in proposed next round of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- Bristol Herald Courier
VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements
October 27, 2025
2025-10-300
- Cardinal News
VDOT Bundles Projects to Streamline Traffic Along I-81
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- Construction Equipment Guide
Ramp extension project to affect Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery counties
September 19, 2025
2025-09-262
- WDBJ-TV
I-81 Corridor Study assesses current needs for Southwest Virginia stretch of interstate
July 16, 2025
2025-07-197
- WJHL-TV
Governor Youngkin assesses I-81 widening project progress in Bristol
August 9, 2024
2024-08-222
- WCYB-TV
Project Designers Get Creative On I-81 in Virginia
July 25, 2024
2024-07-207
- Construction Equipment Guide
Virginia’s legislature sees no short-term fix for congestion on I-81
June 10, 2024
2024-06-162
- WVTF
Cost of extending Amtrak to Christiansburg could triple, raising concerns about future extension to Bristol
January 29, 2024
2024-01-29
- Cardinal News
Major road work - I-81 widening project to begin later this month
January 5, 2024
2024-01-05
- Bristol Herald Courier
Guest View - Virginia Breeze expands transportation options for the state
September 27, 2023
2023-09-270
- Bristol Herald Courier
New Interstate 81 exit 17 on ramp in Abingdon scheduled to open Saturday
August 10, 2023
2023-08-222
- WCYB-TV
Temporary closure planned for Route 75 construction zone
June 30, 2023
2023-06-181
- Bristol Herald Courier
VDOT sets public meeting for proposed I-81/I-77 interchange improvements
June 23, 2023
2023-06-174
- SWVA Today
VDOT asking for input on upcoming I-81 corridor improvement project
November 6, 2025
2025-11-310
- WFXR-TV
VDOT holds hearing for I-81 widening from exits 128 to 137
October 28, 2025
2025-10-301
- Radford News-Journal
VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements
October 27, 2025
2025-10-300
- Cardinal News
VDOT urges Virginia locals to comment on I-81 corridor improvement plan
October 26, 2025
2025-10-299
- WFXR-TV
VDOT to hold I-81 public meeting in Salem on proposed corridor improvements
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- Salem Times-Register
VDOT to host public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- WSLS-TV
The Shenandoah Valley spawns a rare competitive race — and charges that an incumbent used his office to help himself. But did he?
October 2, 2025
2025-10-275
- Cardinal News
Salem drivers: VDOT to close I-81 ramps and lanes for improvement project
September 18, 2025
2025-09-261
- WFXR-TV
VDOT sets meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 15, 2025
2025-07-196
- New Castle Record
Youngkin Celebrates Historic Investments and Improvements Along Interstate 81
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- Roanoke Star
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praises historic investments, improvements along I-81
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- WSLS-TV
VDOT sets meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- Salem Times-Register
VDOT wants to know how you think the I-81 corridor can be improved
April 1, 2025
2025-04-91
- WFIR-AM/FM
Major road work projects and closures impacting Southwest Virginia this week
March 10, 2025
2025-03-69
- WFIR-AM/FM
VDOT seeking input on I-81 Corridor Improvement Program through survey
December 18, 2024
2024-12-353
- WSET-TV
VDOT recommends addition of Interstate 81 projects to current plan
December 13, 2024
2024-12-348
- WDBJ-TV
VDOT updates on Salem widening project; completion expected by early 2026
December 13, 2024
2024-12-348
- WSLS-TV
VDOT announces continued I-81 exit ramp closures in Roanoke County
December 12, 2024
2024-12-347
- WFXR-TV
Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekend
November 22, 2024
2024-11-327
- WSLS-TV
Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to accelerate I-81 improvement project
September 10, 2024
2024-09-254
- WDBJ-TV
Governor Youngkin tours I-81 project, reports enhancement ahead of schedule, under budget
September 10, 2024
2024-09-254
- WSET-TV
Governor Youngkin highlights progress on I-81 corridor improvement project at briefing
September 10, 2024
2024-09-254
- WSLS-TV
Commonwealth Transportation Board awards $361 million contract for Interstate 81 widening project
July 26, 2024
2024-07-208
- News Messenger
Interstate 81 expansion project approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation
July 18, 2024
2024-07-200
- WFXR-TV
Interstate 81 to Be Widened to 3 Lanes in Both Directions in Roanoke County
July 17, 2024
2024-07-199
- The Roanoke Star
Virginia’s legislature sees no short-term fix for congestion on I-81
June 10, 2024
2024-06-162
- WVTF
Gov. Youngkin highlights funding for western Virginia in new state budget
May 14, 2024
2024-05-135
- WDBJ-TV
Budget approved by lawmakers includes additional funding for Interstate 81
March 11, 2024
2024-03-71
- WDBJ-TV
Cost of extending Amtrak to Christiansburg could triple, raising concerns about future extension to Bristol
January 29, 2024
2024-01-29
- Cardinal News
Virginia State Police explain rise of accidents near I-81 widening project
December 13, 2023
2023-12-347
- WDBJ-TV
Paving to cause night delays on I-81 over Halloween week in Salem, VDOT says
October 25, 2023
2023-10-298
- WFXR-TV
Interstate 81 undergoes changes with current and upcoming projects
October 25, 2023
2023-10-298
- Collegiate Times
I-81 advisory committee meets to discuss the future of the interstate
October 3, 2023
2023-10-276
- WFXR-TV
Interstate 81 committee hears encouraging news, and concern, about improvements still ahead
October 3, 2023
2023-10-276
- WDBJ-TV
Interstate 81 Advisory Committee meeting to take place in Lexington
October 2, 2023
2023-10-275
- WDBJ-TV
‘It does not happen overnight’: Interstate 81 improvements happening slowly, but surely
November 5, 2025
2025-11-309
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT lays out 20 prioritized I-81 projects; one is in Stephens City area
November 3, 2025
2025-11-307
- Winchester Star
VDOT shows public projected next phase of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- Daily News-Record
I-81 slowdowns expected in Shenandoah County because of controlled blasting
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- News Leader
Controlled Blasting to Begin Near Strasburg for I-81 Widening Project
October 24, 2025
2025-10-297
- Royal Examiner
Controlled Blasting to Cause Slow-Roll Closures on I-81 Near Strasburg October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
2025-10-296
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT starts blasting near Strasburg for I-81 improvements October 27
October 22, 2025
2025-10-295
- WZRV-FM
VDOT: Blasting on I-81 near Strasburg starts next week
October 22, 2025
2025-10-295
- Northern Virginia Daily
VDOT I-81 improvement meeting set for Oct. 30 in Winchester
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Winchester Star
I-81 Corridor Plan: Winchester Hosts VDOT’s Final Input Session
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- The Winchester Gazette
VDOT in final phase of planning for Interstate 81 improvement projects
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT Seeks Public Input on I-81 Improvements at October Meetings Four In-Person Events + Online Survey Offer Citizens a Say in Final Corridor Plan
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Royal Examiner
Road Watch: Frederick County Faces Major I-81 and Highway Closures September 15–19
September 13, 2025
2025-09-256
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 25, 2025
2025-08-237
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT provides updates on I-81 projects in Frederick County
August 25, 2025
2025-08-237
- Winchester Star
VDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 26, 2025
2025-08-238
- Augusta Free Press
Road Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures Beginning July 28
July 26, 2025
2025-07-207
- The Winchester Gazette
Youngkin Touts Interstate 81 Upgrades, Citing Historic Investment
July 12, 2025
2025-07-193
- Winchester Gazette
Virginia making progress on Interstate 81 improvements: Lots more work to do
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT to hold public input meeting at Blue Ridge Community College
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- WHSV-TV
Youngkin celebrates investments and improvements along Interstate 81
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AM
VDOT asks for feedback on I-81, Broad St. multimillion dollar projects
July 9, 2025
2025-07-190
- News Leader
VDOT holding meetings to gather feedback on potential I-81 improvements
July 7, 2025
2025-07-188
- Augusta Free Press
Interstate 81 Advisory Committee to meet July 14 in Augusta County
July 7, 2025
2025-07-188
- Northern Virginia Daily
VDOT sets public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 1, 2025
2025-07-182
- Winchester Star
VDOT to hold public meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 1, 2025
2025-07-182
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AM)
VDOT Hosts Public Meeting in Winchester for Round 2 Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan
June 30, 2025
2025-06-181
- Winchester Gazette
Watch for I-81/Route 250 traffic restrictions in Staunton Monday through Thursday nights
June 15, 2025
2025-06-166
- Cville Right Now (WINA-FM/AM)
Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton begin Monday
June 16, 2025
2025-06-167
- WSLS-TV
Staunton: Traffic delays next week on I-81, Route 250 for bridge improvements
June 13, 2025
2025-06-164
- Augusta Free Press
New Route 635 bridge in Augusta County to open today
June 6, 2025
2025-06-157
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-AM/FM)
Augusta County: New Barterbrook Road bridge over I-81 scheduled to open today
June 6, 2025
2025-06-157
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT Road Report: Transportation Projects in the Shenandoah Valley (text summary)
May 14, 2025
2025-05-134
- WZRV-FM
VDOT Road Report: Transportation Projects in the Shenandoah Valley (podcast)
May 14, 2025
2025-05-134
- WZRV-FM (The Valley Today)
VDOT discusses multiple projects along I-81 from Staunton to Harrisonburg
April 28, 2025
2025-04-118
- WHSV-TV
Augusta County: VDOT to host public hearing on I-81 merge lane extensions
April 22, 2025
2025-04-112
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT schedules May 21 public hearing for I-81 safety rest area ramp extensions
April 22, 2025
2025-04-112
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AM)
Road Watch: Lane Closures Set for I-81 Southbound in Frederick County Starting April 21
April 19, 2025
2025-04-109
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT launches new study to identify more I-81 corridor improvements
March 31, 2025
2025-03-90
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT Seeks Public Input on 2025 Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan
March 31, 2025
2025-03-90
- Winchester Gazette
Road Watch: I-81 Overnight Lane Closures Begin March 17 for Weyers Cave Truck-Climbing Lanes Project
March 13, 2025
2025-03-72
- Winchester Gazette
Weyers Cave: Overnight lane closures start March 17 for I-81 improvements
March 12, 2025
2025-03-71
- Augusta Free Press
I-81 overnight lane closures near Weyers Cave starting March 17
March 12, 2025
2025-03-71
- Rocktown Now (WSVA FM/AM)
I-81 southbound lane closures begin Monday in Strasburg area
March 9, 2025
2025-03-68
- Northern Virginia Daily
I-81 Southbound Lane Closures Begin March 10 for Strasburg-Area Widening Project
March 8, 2025
2025-03-67
- Winchester Gazette
Road Watch: Bridge Work to Restrict I-81 to I-64 Ramp Near Staunton to One Lane Starting March 10
March 5, 2025
2025-03-64
- The Winchester Gazette
I-81/I-64 interchange ramp near Staunton restricted to one lane due to bridge work
March 3, 2025
2025-03-62
- Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AM
Staunton: I-81 interchange ramp limited to one lane starting March 10
March 3, 2025
2025-03-62
- Augusta Free Press
I-81 Widening Project Aims to Improve Safety, Ease Congestion in Strasburg Area
January 25, 2025
2025-01-25
- Royal Examiner
Bristol District News?
Counties:
Smyth, Washington and Wythe
City:
Bristol
Towns:
Abingdon, Chilhowie, Damascus, Glade Spring, Marion, Rural Retreat, Saltville and Wytheville
INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENTS - Six Southwest Virginia projects in proposed next round of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- Bristol Herald Courier
VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements
October 27, 2025
2025-10-300
- Cardinal News
VDOT Bundles Projects to Streamline Traffic Along I-81
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- Construction Equipment Guide
Ramp extension project to affect Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery counties
September 19, 2025
2025-09-262
- WDBJ-TV
I-81 Corridor Study assesses current needs for Southwest Virginia stretch of interstate
July 16, 2025
2025-07-197
- WJHL-TV
Governor Youngkin assesses I-81 widening project progress in Bristol
August 9, 2024
2024-08-222
- WCYB-TV
Project Designers Get Creative On I-81 in Virginia
July 25, 2024
2024-07-207
- Construction Equipment Guide
Virginia’s legislature sees no short-term fix for congestion on I-81
June 10, 2024
2024-06-162
- WVTF
Cost of extending Amtrak to Christiansburg could triple, raising concerns about future extension to Bristol
January 29, 2024
2024-01-29
- Cardinal News
Major road work - I-81 widening project to begin later this month
January 5, 2024
2024-01-05
- Bristol Herald Courier
Guest View - Virginia Breeze expands transportation options for the state
September 27, 2023
2023-09-270
- Bristol Herald Courier
New Interstate 81 exit 17 on ramp in Abingdon scheduled to open Saturday
August 10, 2023
2023-08-222
- WCYB-TV
Salem District News?
Counties:
Botetourt, Montgomery, Pulaski and Roanoke
Cities:
Radford, Roanoke and Salem
Towns:
Blacksburg, Buchanan, Christiansburg, Dublin, Fincastle, Pulaski, Troutville and Vinton
VDOT asking for input on upcoming I-81 corridor improvement project
November 6, 2025
2025-11-310
- WFXR-TV
VDOT holds hearing for I-81 widening from exits 128 to 137
October 28, 2025
2025-10-301
- Radford News-Journal
VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements
October 27, 2025
2025-10-300
- Cardinal News
VDOT urges Virginia locals to comment on I-81 corridor improvement plan
October 26, 2025
2025-10-299
- WFXR-TV
VDOT to hold I-81 public meeting in Salem on proposed corridor improvements
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- Salem Times-Register
VDOT to host public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- WSLS-TV
The Shenandoah Valley spawns a rare competitive race — and charges that an incumbent used his office to help himself. But did he?
October 2, 2025
2025-10-275
- Cardinal News
Salem drivers: VDOT to close I-81 ramps and lanes for improvement project
September 18, 2025
2025-09-261
- WFXR-TV
VDOT sets meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 15, 2025
2025-07-196
- New Castle Record
Youngkin Celebrates Historic Investments and Improvements Along Interstate 81
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- Roanoke Star
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praises historic investments, improvements along I-81
July 11, 2025
2025-07-192
- WSLS-TV
VDOT sets meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 10, 2025
2025-07-191
- Salem Times-Register
VDOT wants to know how you think the I-81 corridor can be improved
April 1, 2025
2025-04-91
- WFIR-AM/FM
Staunton District News?
Counties:
Augusta, Frederick, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren
Cities:
Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester
Towns:
Bridgewater, Broadway, Craigsville, Dayton, Edinburg, Elkton, Front Royal, Glasgow, Goshen, Grottoes, Middletown, Mount Crawford, Mount Jackson, New Market, Stephens City, Strasburg, Timberville, Toms Brook and Woodstock
‘It does not happen overnight’: Interstate 81 improvements happening slowly, but surely
November 5, 2025
2025-11-309
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT lays out 20 prioritized I-81 projects; one is in Stephens City area
November 3, 2025
2025-11-307
- Winchester Star
VDOT shows public projected next phase of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- Daily News-Record
I-81 slowdowns expected in Shenandoah County because of controlled blasting
October 30, 2025
2025-10-303
- News Leader
Controlled Blasting to Begin Near Strasburg for I-81 Widening Project
October 24, 2025
2025-10-297
- Royal Examiner
Controlled Blasting to Cause Slow-Roll Closures on I-81 Near Strasburg October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
2025-10-296
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT starts blasting near Strasburg for I-81 improvements October 27
October 22, 2025
2025-10-295
- WZRV-FM
VDOT: Blasting on I-81 near Strasburg starts next week
October 22, 2025
2025-10-295
- Northern Virginia Daily
VDOT I-81 improvement meeting set for Oct. 30 in Winchester
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Winchester Star
I-81 Corridor Plan: Winchester Hosts VDOT’s Final Input Session
October 15, 2025
2025-10-288
- The Winchester Gazette
VDOT in final phase of planning for Interstate 81 improvement projects
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT Seeks Public Input on I-81 Improvements at October Meetings Four In-Person Events + Online Survey Offer Citizens a Say in Final Corridor Plan
October 14, 2025
2025-10-287
- Royal Examiner
Road Watch: Frederick County Faces Major I-81 and Highway Closures September 15–19
September 13, 2025
2025-09-256
- Winchester Gazette
VDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 25, 2025
2025-08-237
- Augusta Free Press
VDOT provides updates on I-81 projects in Frederick County
August 25, 2025
2025-08-237
- Winchester Star
VDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 26, 2025
2025-08-238
- Augusta Free Press
Road Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures Beginning July 28
July 26, 2025
2025-07-207
- The Winchester Gazette
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Last updated: September 23, 2025
