Traffic Alert: Entrance ramp onto southbound Interstate 81 at Exit 94 in Pulaski County

SALEM – As part of a ramp extension project at Exit 94 and 105 on Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery Counties, the first ramp closure on the project has been scheduled to begin next week.

Beginning Tuesday evening, September 23, the Exit 94 entrance ramp onto southbound I-81 will be closed for approximately two weeks. A signed detour will be in place directing traffic to use Draper Valley Road to get onto southbound I-81 at Exit 92.

In addition, a right lane closure will be in place on southbound I-81 during nighttime hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning starting Sunday night, September 21.

As work progresses, additional ramp and lane closures can be expected with a scheduled completion date of summer 2026.

This project is part of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (CIP) to unlock I-81 by enhancing safety and reliability, reducing congestion and supporting economic growth. The $3 billion CIP includes 65 construction projects plus operational improvements along the 325 miles of I-81 in Virginia. Find out more at Improve81.org. The website includes interactive maps, videos and podcasts, and details about upcoming and current projects.

For the latest information on this closure, visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov or follow us on Twitter at @VaDOTSalem.