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Drivers on Interstate 81 north in Roanoke County are facing delays due to ongoing construction. VDOT has reported slow traffic and potential lane closures from mile marker 136.6 to 141.8.
Drivers on I-81 near Salem are being warned about lane closures with new signage indicating 'KEEP LEFT' and 'RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD'. The left lane will also be closed shortly after the warning signs.
A late-night crash in Bedford County left two people injured when an SUV collided with a building. The victims were transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment.
Community members are urging Valley Metro to implement mobile and NFC payment options to enhance public transit accessibility. The lack of convenient payment methods is seen as a barrier to increasing ridership in the Roanoke area.
Residents in Blacksburg are questioning the practice of leaving a full car length between vehicles at turns and red lights. They believe that reducing this gap could improve traffic flow significantly.
Virginia's state bus line has launched a new east-west route that links ten cities across the state, enhancing transportation options. This development aims to improve connectivity for residents and travelers alike.
Virginia's National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes the importance of safety in construction zones, with a focus on the theme 'Safe Actions Save Lives.' The campaign highlights the alarming increase in work zone crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the state.
Drivers on I-81 in Montgomery County are facing delays due to a tractor-trailer crash at mile marker 122.7. The north right lane and right shoulder are currently closed as of 9:09 a.m.
A steering committee is working towards a consensus on safety measures for Williamson Road following several accidents, including a tragic incident involving a child. The road, a vital artery in Roanoke, has seen calls for significant improvements amid ongoing discussions about road safety and driver behavior.
Lynchburg officials have introduced a free shuttle service to facilitate transportation from public parking areas to the Lynchburg Amphitheater during events. This initiative aims to ease parking concerns for attendees during the venue's opening season.
The Virginia State Police is implementing Operation DISS-rupt on Interstate 81 to enhance highway safety by targeting distracted and impaired driving, speeding, and seat belt compliance. This initiative aims to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.
Virginia's Department of Transportation (VDOT) is observing Work Zone Awareness Week with various activities, including the introduction of a new safety mascot, Big Mike. With ongoing I-81 widening projects in the Roanoke Valley, the initiative aims to raise awareness about work zone safety following a national increase in fatalities.
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing with the Virginia Department of Transportation at 7 p.m. Tuesday to gather input on a plan to improve rural roads. The VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan lays out planned funding for construction and improvement to secondary
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A high-speed motorcycle crash in Lynchburg resulted in the death of the driver late on April 17. The incident occurred at the intersection of Fort Avenue and Perrymont Avenue.
As 4/20 approaches, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority is cautioning drivers about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis. With a recent proposal to delay the retail marijuana market, officials emphasize that driving high is treated with the same severity as drunk driving.
BEIRUT (AP) — Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about how much freedom ships actually had to transit the waterway as Tehran maintained its grip on the who got through and threatened to close it again if the U.S. kept in place its
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Firefighters with Roanoke Fire-EMS contained a commercial fire on Williamson Road within minutes. At 7:58 p.m. on April 16, crews on A-Shift were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 2100 block of Williamson Road NE, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. At 8:00 p.m., the R
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