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.
Interstate 81
(Updated) * I-81 sensor removal at weigh station – Lane closures may be in place on I-81 southbound and northbound at mile markers 147-149 in Botetourt County for the removal of sensors at the weigh stations.
- I-81 northbound, right lane closure, 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning, October 6-7
- I-81 southbound, right lane closure, 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning, October 7-8
(NEW) * District Wide- Interstate Guardrail Upgrades– Work is scheduled for guardrail upgrades on I-81 at various locations in Pulaski, Montgomery, Botetourt, and Roanoke Counties. Work is also scheduled for locations on I-581 in Roanoke. Lane or shoulder closures will occur for this work between the hours of 8 PM to 6 AM, Sunday night to Friday morning.
(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.
- I-81 northbound, left and right lane closures at mile marker 112 to 114, October 2-5
* I-81 Pavement Rehabilitation In Pulaski County – Between mile markers 105 and 103, nighttime lane closures for paving on Interstate 81 will be in place in Pulaski County, Sunday through Thursday, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
(Updated) * I-81 Bridge Deck Overlays From Mm 137 To 140 – Weather permitting, alternating lane closures may be in place on north and southbound I-81 between mile marker 137 and 140 Saturday – Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Work will include improvements to the shoulders and repairs to the bridge deck of the bridges on I-81 over Route 635 (Goodwin Ave.) and Route 619 (Wildwood Rd.) Daytime lane closures may also be in place on Route 635 (Goodwin Ave.) and Route 619 (Wildwood Rd.) at various times for repairs beneath the bridges. Estimated completion is fall 2017.
- Weekend closures scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Mid-October:
- I-81 Northbound alternating each Friday night for clean-up and color coating of the bridge.
- I-81 Southbound alternating each Saturday night for clean-up and color coating of the bridge.
(Updated) * I-81 Bridge Deck Overlays Mm 145 In Roanoke County– Weather permitting, alternating lane closures will be in place on north and southbound I-81 at mile marker 145, Saturday – Thursday nights between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am. the following morning and at mile marker 137 to 140, Sunday through Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. Work will include improvements to the shoulders and repairs to the bridge deck of the bridges on I-81 over Route 1836 (Belle Haven Road). Daytime lane closures may be in place on Route 1836 (Belle Haven Road) at various times for repairs beneath the bridges. Daytime lane closures may also be in place on Route 1836 (Belle Haven Road) at various times for repairs beneath the bridges. Estimated completion is fall 2017.
- Weekend closures scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Mid-October:
- I-81 Northbound alternating each Friday night for clean-up and color coating of the bridge.
- I-81 Southbound alternating each Saturday night for clean-up and color coating of the bridge.
(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. Estimated completion: December 2020. Shoulder closures will remain in place though the duration of the project.
INTERSTATE 581
(New) * I-581 Valley View Interchange – Alternating shoulder closures will be in place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on I-581 north and southbound between Hershberger Road and Valley View Blvd. for pavement corrections. There will be work underway on the greenway trail starting the week of Oct. 2.
