Midweek blast scheduled near Weyers Cave as I-81 work continues
April 28, 2026 2026-04-118 - News Leader
April 28, 2026
Road Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures, Route 7 Daytime Work Disrupt Frederick County Traffic Through May 1
April 28, 2026 2026-04-118 - The Winchester GazetteUPDATE: Controlled blasting scheduled for I-81 near Weyers Cave on THURSDAY, April 30
April 28, 2026 2026-04-118 - WSVAUPDATE: Southbound I-81 overnight closure near Staunton delayed until late May
May 7, 2026 2026-05-127 - WSVAI-81 Lane Closures Expected as Construction Ramps Up in Harrisonburg
April 18, 2026 2026-04-108 - Royal ExaminerWork to begin on I-81 widening project in Harrisonburg-Rockingham
April 19, 2026 2026-04-109 - Augusta Free PressConstruction starting for I-81 widening project in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co.
April 17, 2026 2026-04-107 - WHSVI-81 south to close in Staunton for overnight work on widening project
April 17, 2026 2026-04-107 - WHSVConstruction starting for I-81 widening project in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co.
April 17, 2026 2026-04-107 - WVIRConstruction starting for I-81 widening project in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co.
April 17, 2026 2026-04-107 - WVVAVDOT gives updates on I-81 construction as work begins on new widening project
April 20, 2026 2026-04-110 - WHSVAugusta County: Controlled blast on Interstate 81 related to construction this week
April 26, 2026 2026-04-116 - Augusta Free PressSpanberger in town to break ground on Interstate 81 improvements
April 14, 2026 2026-04-104 - Augusta Free PressAugusta County: Beware the new speed cameras in the I-81 work zone
April 15, 2026 2026-04-105 - Augusta Free PressGovernor Spanberger Breaks Ground on $219 Million Widening of Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg
April 14, 2026 2026-04-104 - The Winchester GazetteSpanberger announces agriculture, transportation projects in valley visit
April 14, 2026 2026-04-104 - WMRAGov. Spanberger visits the Valley to support business investments, I-81 widening
April 14, 2026 2026-04-104 - WHSVCameras on I-81 will soon go 'active,' dishing out $100 fines
April 15, 2026 2026-04-105 - News LeaderRoad Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures, Widening Work Continue Through April 30
March 28, 2026 2026-03-87 - The Winchester GazetteRoad Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures in Frederick County Through April 30
March 21, 2026 2026-03-80 - The Winchester GazetteInterstate 81 southbound lane closures expected through mid-June
March 23, 2026 2026-03-82 - Augusta Free PressSouthbound I-81 Overnight Lane Closures Start March 29 in Rockbridge County
March 24, 2026 2026-03-83 - The Alleghany JournalVDOT announces overnight lane closures to I-81 southbound in Rockbridge County
March 23, 2026 2026-03-82 - WSLSSouthbound I-81 Overnight Lane Closures Start March 29 in Rockbridge County
March 26, 2026 2026-03-85 - Blue Ridge LifeLane Closures Planned on I-81 in Frederick County
March 14, 2026 2026-03-73 - The Winchester GazetteI-81 northbound near Staunton to close overnight for lane expansion
March 6, 2026 2026-03-65 - Staunton News LeaderVDOT: Interstate 81 to shut down this weekend near Staunton
March 5, 2026 2026-03-64 - Augusta Free PressBridge construction that was to shut down Interstate 81 moved to March 21-22
March 4, 2026 2026-03-63 - WZRVSouthbound I-81 closure delayed until March 21-22
March 5, 2026 2026-03-64 - Northern Virginia DailyOfficials share updates as multiple road closures, detours continue across Harrisonburg
February 18, 2026 2026-02-49 - WHSVBen Cline got us $17 million for Interstate 81 improvements
February 12, 2026 2026-02-43 - Augusta Free PressTV station lets Ben Cline hype his $17M I-81 nothingburger
February 12, 2026 2026-02-43 - Augusta Free Press$218.9 million contract awarded for I-81 expansion near Harrisonburg
January 16, 2026 2026-01-16 - WZRV-FMI-81 Expansion Advances Across Staunton District as Major Projects Near Milestones
January 10, 2026 2026-01-10 - Winchester GazetteRockbridge County: VDOT to widen Interstate 81 from two lanes to three
January 14, 2026 2026-01-14 - Augusta Free PressVDOT: I-81 widening to begin this spring in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
January 15, 2026 2026-01-15 - Augusta Free PressI-81 Widening Project in Harrisonburg Moves Forward With $218.9M Contract
January 15, 2026 2026-01-15 - Winchester GazetteRoad Watch: I-81 Lane Closures, Route 37 Shoulder Work Planned in Frederick County Next Week
January 3, 2026 2026-01-03 - Winchester GazetteRoad Watch: Overnight Lane Closures, Shoulder Restrictions Planned on I-81 in Frederick County Through Early January
December 20, 2025 2025-12-354 - Winchester GazetteRoad Watch: I-81 Blasting to Slow Frederick County Traffic Next Week
December 6, 2025 2025-12-340 - Winchester GazetteWidening Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg to begin in the spring
December 3, 2025 2025-12-337 - Daily News-RecordInterstate 81 Advisory Committee meeting on Dec. 2 in Augusta County
November 18, 2025 2025-11-322 - Augusta Free PressRoad Watch: I-81 Blasting and Lane Closures to Slow Frederick County Travel
November 22, 2025 2025-11-326 - The Winchester Gazette‘It does not happen overnight’: Interstate 81 improvements happening slowly, but surely
November 5, 2025 2025-11-309 - Augusta Free PressVDOT lays out 20 prioritized I-81 projects; one is in Stephens City area
November 3, 2025 2025-11-307 - Winchester StarVDOT shows public projected next phase of I-81 improvements
October 30, 2025 2025-10-303 - Daily News-RecordI-81 slowdowns expected in Shenandoah County because of controlled blasting
October 30, 2025 2025-10-303 - News LeaderControlled Blasting to Begin Near Strasburg for I-81 Widening Project
October 24, 2025 2025-10-297 - Royal ExaminerControlled Blasting to Cause Slow-Roll Closures on I-81 Near Strasburg October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025 2025-10-296 - Winchester GazetteVDOT starts blasting near Strasburg for I-81 improvements October 27
October 22, 2025 2025-10-295 - WZRV-FMVDOT: Blasting on I-81 near Strasburg starts next week
October 22, 2025 2025-10-295 - Northern Virginia DailyVDOT I-81 improvement meeting set for Oct. 30 in Winchester
October 14, 2025 2025-10-287 - Winchester StarI-81 Corridor Plan: Winchester Hosts VDOT’s Final Input Session
October 15, 2025 2025-10-288 - The Winchester GazetteVDOT in final phase of planning for Interstate 81 improvement projects
October 14, 2025 2025-10-287 - Augusta Free PressVDOT 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 ExaminerRoad Watch: Frederick County Faces Major I-81 and Highway Closures September 15–19
September 13, 2025 2025-09-256 - Winchester GazetteVDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 25, 2025 2025-08-237 - Augusta Free PressVDOT provides updates on I-81 projects in Frederick County
August 25, 2025 2025-08-237 - Winchester StarVDOT | New Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens southbound near Staunton
August 26, 2025 2025-08-238 - Augusta Free PressRoad Watch: Overnight I-81 Lane Closures Beginning July 28
July 26, 2025 2025-07-207 - The Winchester GazetteYoungkin Touts Interstate 81 Upgrades, Citing Historic Investment
July 12, 2025 2025-07-193 - Winchester GazetteVirginia making progress on Interstate 81 improvements: Lots more work to do
July 11, 2025 2025-07-192 - Augusta Free PressVDOT to hold public input meeting at Blue Ridge Community College
July 10, 2025 2025-07-191 - WHSV-TVYoungkin celebrates investments and improvements along Interstate 81
July 10, 2025 2025-07-191 - Rocktown Now (WSVA-FM/AMVDOT asks for feedback on I-81, Broad St. multimillion dollar projects
July 9, 2025 2025-07-190 - News LeaderVDOT holding meetings to gather feedback on potential I-81 improvements
July 7, 2025 2025-07-188 - Augusta Free PressInterstate 81 Advisory Committee to meet July 14 in Augusta County
July 7, 2025 2025-07-188 - Northern Virginia DailyVDOT sets public meetings for I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan
July 1, 2025 2025-07-182 - Winchester StarVDOT 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 GazetteWatch 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-TVStaunton: Traffic delays next week on I-81, Route 250 for bridge improvements
June 13, 2025 2025-06-164 - Augusta Free PressNew 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 PressVDOT Road Report: Transportation Projects in the Shenandoah Valley (text summary)
May 14, 2025 2025-05-134 - WZRV-FMVDOT 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-TVAugusta County: VDOT to host public hearing on I-81 merge lane extensions
April 22, 2025 2025-04-112 - Augusta Free PressVDOT 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 GazetteVDOT launches new study to identify more I-81 corridor improvements
March 31, 2025 2025-03-90 - Augusta Free PressVDOT Seeks Public Input on 2025 Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan
March 31, 2025 2025-03-90 - Winchester GazetteRoad Watch: I-81 Overnight Lane Closures Begin March 17 for Weyers Cave Truck-Climbing Lanes Project
March 13, 2025 2025-03-72 - Winchester GazetteWeyers Cave: Overnight lane closures start March 17 for I-81 improvements
March 12, 2025 2025-03-71 - Augusta Free PressI-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 DailyI-81 Southbound Lane Closures Begin March 10 for Strasburg-Area Widening Project
March 8, 2025 2025-03-67 - Winchester GazetteRoad 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 GazetteI-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/AMStaunton: I-81 interchange ramp limited to one lane starting March 10
March 3, 2025 2025-03-62 - Augusta Free PressI-81 Widening Project Aims to Improve Safety, Ease Congestion in Strasburg Area
January 25, 2025 2025-01-25 - Royal ExaminerKokosing Works On $101M I-81 Widening Project in Virginia
January 16, 2025 2025-01-16 - Construction Equipment GuideVDOT recommends addition of Interstate 81 projects to current plan
December 13, 2024 2024-12-348 - WHSV-TVNew truck lanes to be added to I-81 near Weyers Cave
December 12, 2024 2024-12-347 - Daily News-Record$61.4 Million Contract Awarded for I-81 Truck-Climbing Lanes
December 11, 2024 2024-12-346 - The Winchester GazetteInterstate 81 Advisory Committee Scheduled to meet December 13 in Lexington
December 11, 2024 2024-12-346 - Virginian ReviewCommonwealth Transportation Board Awards Contract for I-81 Truck-Climbing Lanes Near Weyers Cave
December 11, 2024 2024-12-346 - Virginian ReviewVDOT Awards Contract to Build I-81 Truck-Climbing Lanes Near Weyers Cave
December 9, 2024 2024-12-344 - 3WV-FMVDOT to add truck lanes in I-81 near Weyers Cave
December 9, 2024 2024-12-344 - Rocktown Now (WSVA-AM/FM)Roanoke contractor awarded $61.4M to build truck-climbing lanes on I-81 near Weyers Cave
December 9, 2024 2024-12-344 - Augusta Free PressInterstate 81 Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 13 to discuss improvements
December 5, 2024 2024-12-340 - Augusta Free PressVDOT plans to extend I-81 merging lanes around rest areas in Augusta County
November 8, 2024 2024-11-313 - WSVA-AM/FM (Rocktown Now)I-81 Near Strasburg to Expand with New $58.6 Million Widening Contract
October 26, 2024 2024-10-300 - Winchester GazetteCommonwealth Transportation Board Awards Contract for I-81 Southbound Widening at Strasburg
October 25, 2024 2024-10-299 - Virginian ReviewConstruction contract awarded for I-81 widening project near Strasburg
October 24, 2024 2024-10-298 - WHSV-TVI-81 widening at Strasburg to begin in early 2025; 3rd southbound lane to be created
October 24, 2024 2024-10-298 - Winchester StarI-81 widening at Strasburg to begin in early 2025; 3rd southbound lane to be created
October 24, 2024 2024-10-298 - Northern Virginia DailyStrasburg: CTB contracts I-81 southbound widening project to Lorton company
October 24, 2024 2024-10-298 - Augusta Free PressShenandoah County portion of Interstate 81 to be widened
October 24, 2024 2024-10-298 - Rocktown Now / WSVA-AM/FMRest Area Ramp Extension Project Set to Begin on I-81
September 12, 2024 2024-09-256 - Winchester GazetteI-81 bridge work prompts closures, delays in Augusta County
September 8, 2024 2024-09-252 - News-VirginianTraffic Alert: Overnight Delays on I-81 for Bridge Work on September 9-10
September 7, 2024 2024-09-251 - Winchester GazetteBridge work near Staunton expected to delay I-81 traffic
September 1, 2024 2024-09-245 - News-VirginianStaunton: Alternating lane closures, slow-roll traffic next week for bridge work over I-81
August 30, 2024 2024-08-243 - Augusta Free PressVDOT to host open house on Mount Sidney rest stop changes
August 27, 2024 2024-08-240 - News-Virginian (Waynesboro)Augusta County: VDOT to host I-81 info meeting on safety rest areas
August 26, 2024 2024-08-239 - Augusta Free PressTraffic Alert: Motorists Advised of Delays and Detours on I-81 in Augusta County, August 26-29
August 24, 2024 2024-08-237 - Winchester GazetteVDOT: Expect overnight closures, detours, slow-roll control on I-81 near Staunton
August 23, 2024 2024-08-236 - Augusta Free PressTraffic Alert: I-81 Widening Project Brings Barriers and Speed Limits Until 2027
July 31, 2024 2024-07-213 - Winchester GazetteTraffic Alert: I-81 Detours and Closures in Augusta County for Bridge Construction
July 19, 2024 2024-07-201 - Winchester GazetteTraffic alert: Expect delays on Barterbrook Road in Augusta County July 29 to August 2
July 17, 2024 2024-07-199 - Augusta Free PressTraffic alert: I-81 improvements continue with overnight delays near Staunton starting Sunday
April 12, 2024 2024-04-103 - Augusta Free PressOvernight Closure of I-81 Northbound Exit 225 Off-Ramp for Shoulder Maintenance, Detour Provided
March 19, 2024 2024-03-79 - Winchester GazetteTraffic alert: Northbound I-81 exit 225 off-ramp to close two nights for shoulder work
March 18, 2024 2024-03-78 - Augusta Free PressInterstate 81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane and Route 635 Bridge Replacement Project Underway
January 24, 2024 2024-01-24 - Winchester GazetteThursday Night Slow-Roll Closures on I-81 and I-64 for Bridge Work on Dec. 21
December 20, 2023 2023-12-354 - Winchester GazetteTraffic alert: Slow-roll closures near Staunton on Thursday night will be for bridge work
December 19, 2023 2023-12-353 - Augusta Free PressTraffic alert: Bridge replacement on Barterbrook Road in Staunton necessary for I-81 improvements
November 17, 2023 2023-11-321 - Augusta Free PressI-81 Upgrades Show Innovative Strategies for Safer Work Zones
October 18, 2023 2023-10-291 - Winchester GazetteLast updated: May 8, 2026
