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The "81 Insider" provides updates on construction, design, technology and more. Summer 2025 issue is available below.

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Improve81 Newsletter - Summer 2025

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Multimedia Features

Videos and podcasts highlight specific projects, preview upcoming improvements, and shine the spotlight on unique challenges along the I-81 corridor.

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View progress of the I-81 Staunton-area widening. Other project locations coming soon!

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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

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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

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Last updated: June 30, 2025

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