The highway handles an enormous volume of freight and passenger traffic. More than 12 million commercial trucks travel the ...

One of the most important solutions is widening the road from two lanes to three in critical stretches. Adding a third lane is not just about convenience, it’s about safety and reliability.

Donald Trump had an “Infrastructure Week” that ran the length of his first term. Virginia has been kicking the can down the road on Interstate 81 for a lot longer. I’ve been writing about the need for ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Interstate 81 will be receiving investments for improvements on safety, decongestion and reliability, the governor’s office announced in a press release on Thursday, July 10.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is highlighting the progress the Commonwealth has made in enhancing safety, reducing congestion and improving Interstate 81. From Winchester to Bristol, Interstate 81 is the ...

Overnight lane and ramp closures are planned for southbound I-81 near Staunton, Virginia, during the last two weeks of July 2025. Closures will occur near mile markers 221 and 225 for bridge beam ...

Todd Rhea, an attorney for Clark and Bradshaw in Harrisonburg, speaks on behalf of Holtzman Corp. during Strasburg Town ...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is hosting a series of public meetings to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along Interstate 81 in Virginia.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. — One person was killed and multiple others were injured in a 10-vehicle pileup on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County, Virginia Thursday evening during heavy rain and traffic.