The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by “NEW” and updates are noted when a current project has had an update added to the listing.
For the most current traffic and road work information, call 511 or visit www.511virginia.org. On the 511 website, drivers can also sign up to receive personalized traffic alerts, view traffic cameras or download the free Android or iPhone mobile app. You can also follow 511 Twitter feeds for the southwest area of Virginia at @511southwestva or follow @VaDOTSalem for traffic and general information on projects in the Salem District area. The Salem District covers Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, and Roanoke.
MOST MAJOR WORK ZONES SUSPENDED DURING THANKSGIVING TRAVEL
VDOT will suspend most highway work zones and lift lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia for Thanksgiving travel from noon Wednesday, Nov. 22 until noon Monday, Nov. 27. VDOT is also offering the next generation of the 511 app to help you plan and navigate your trip; real-time traffic information can also be found online at 511Virginia.org.
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATED) * I-81 BRIDGE DECK PAVING OPERATIONS – Lane closures may be in place during nighttime hours, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., on I-81, northbound and southbound, for paving operations over bridge decks.
(UPDATED) * I-81 NORTHBOUND NEW RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY –Lane and shoulder closures maybe in place near exit 105. Lane closure maybe in effect during the week from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Shoulder closures maybe in effect at any time during the week. Speed limit is reduced to 60 miles per hour in the work zone. Shoulder closures will remain in place though the duration of the project. Estimated completion: December 2020.
Left lane closure between mile markers 103-105 for median excavation scheduled November 27-December 1 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
