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2026-03-18
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- 18 hours ago
New York State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 in Oswego County New York State Police (.gov) - 19 hours ago
New York State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 in Jefferson County New York State Police (.gov) - 20 hours ago
More than 20 vehicles crash on I-81 in Watertown due to whiteout conditions Syracuse.com - 1 day ago
Staunton District | Southbound I-81 Closed March 21-22 at Woodstock for Overpass Bridge Repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 4 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for March 16 – 20, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 6 days ago
Interstate 81 and Interstate 84 Pavement Replacement and Restoration Project Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 8 days ago
I-81 widening (Exit 243 to Exit 247), Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 14 days ago
UPDATE: Northbound I-81 Overnight Closure Rescheduled for March 14-15 near Staunton Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 16 days ago
Pa. is banning these vehicles from major highways as winter storm approaches Tuesday PennLive.com - 17 days ago
Fiery I-81 Crash Kills 1, Shuts Down Highway Under 581 Flyover In Cumberland County dailyvoice.com - 18 days ago
Fiery crash with entrapment kills 1 along I-81 in Cumberland County: PennDOT PennLive.com - 19 days ago
Drivers on I-81 suddenly saw a guardrail across the road: ‘I didn’t have time to do anything’ Syracuse.com - 21 days ago
If you’re driving on I-81 near Chambersburg today, here’s what you need to know PennLive.com - 21 days ago
An I-81 nightmare: Drivers in dark crash into section of guardrail across the highway Syracuse.com - 37 days ago
Staunton District | Route 604 to Close Feb. 13 at Woodstock for Overpass Bridge Repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 37 days ago
Staunton District | Continuous Closure of Route 33 in Harrisonburg Feb. 16 – 20 for Bridge Work Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 44 days ago
2 girls kidnapped from Tennessee found safe on PA interstate: troopers myfox28columbus.com - 44 days ago
Kidnapped Tennessee Girls Found Safe After Traffic Stop On I-81 In Cumberland County: PSP dailyvoice.com - 55 days ago
Traffic alert: I-81 North closed for hours after tractor trailer overturns in Oswego County Syracuse.com - 57 days ago
Closing part of Syracuse’s elevated viaduct forever: What to expect on the I-81 project in 2026 Syracuse.com - 57 days ago
Plan ahead: Rolling traffic stops will affect Interstate 81 in Franklin County today PennLive.com - 61 days ago
Salem District: RoadWatch January 16-23, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 62 days ago
Commonwealth Transportation Board Awards $219 Million Contract for I-81 Widening at Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 63 days ago
VDOT Schedules Feb. 17 Public Hearing in Rockbridge County for I-81 Southbound Widening Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 68 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Jan. 12 – 16, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 69 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 137 to 141 - Roanoke County and City of Salem Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 72 days ago
Interstate 81, Section 362 Northbound Over West Foothills Drive Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 72 days ago
Public information meeting scheduled for Interstate 81 widening project between exits 143 to 150 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 77 days ago
Police search for motorcyclist in Interstate 81 pursuit on Christmas Day Augusta Free Press - 85 days ago
Update: Two tractor trailers crash, shutting down I-81 south in Cortland County New York State Police (.gov) - 96 days ago
I-81 Southbound Exit Ramp to Close December 18-19 at Route 33 interchange in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 96 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: December 15 - 21, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 98 days ago
Traffic alert: All lanes back open on I-81 North after tractor trailer crash in LaFayette Syracuse.com - 100 days ago
Troopers investigate jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-81 in Cortland County New York State Police (.gov) - 102 days ago
I-81 southbound widening, Rockbridge County (mile marker 205 to 200) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 103 days ago
Salem District RoadWatch: November 21 - December 5, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 103 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: December 8 - 14, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 106 days ago
Speed reduced on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania due to winter storm Waynesboro Record Herald - 113 days ago
New on-ramp opens as first access point created by Syracuse I-81 community grid Spectrum News - 114 days ago
Drivers on this Pennsylvania interstate will face unexpected delays tomorrow PennLive.com - 118 days ago
Hitting the road in NY, PA for Thanksgiving? Here's your guide to avoid delays, cut costs Press & Sun-Bulletin - 120 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Dec. 2 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 121 days ago
West Hazleton, PA – Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-81 Near MM 145 Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer - 124 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Nov. 17 – 21, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 124 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 17 - 23, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 125 days ago
Rolling Stops Planned on I-81 Near Chambersburg for Blasting Work Franklin County Free Press - 131 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 10 - 16, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 134 days ago
Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens on I-81 viaduct removal, redevelopment of public housing Central Current - 138 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 3 - 9, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 138 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Nov. 3 – 7, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 139 days ago
Traffic alert: Entrance ramp onto northbound Interstate 81 at Exit 162 in Botetourt County to close Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 147 days ago
Staunton District | Controlled blasting scheduled for I-81 near Strasburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 147 days ago
Tractor trailer crash, fire closed I-81 in Binghamton Oct. 22. What we know Press & Sun-Bulletin - 149 days ago
VDOT holds hearing for Interstate 81 widening between Exits 128 and 137 in Montgomery and Roanoke Counties Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 152 days ago
Here’s when sign inspections on Interstate-81 and Route 22 will affect your commute PennLive.com - 152 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for October 20 – 24, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 152 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: October 17-24, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 155 days ago
Statewide | VDOT sets public meetings Oct. 27-30 for Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 155 days ago
Staunton District | Continuous Closure of Route 33 in Harrisonburg October 20-24 for Bridge Work Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 155 days ago
Salem District Traffic Alert: Entrance ramp onto northbound Interstate 81 at exit 105 to close in Montgomery County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 160 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: October 13 - 19, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 161 days ago
Pa. State Police say two troopers and one suspect shot in incident in area of I-81 The Herald-Mail - 161 days ago
Pavement Patching Planned for I-81 Near Carlisle in Cumberland County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 168 days ago
Staunton District | Overnight ramp closures and detours at I-81 / I-66 junction Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 169 days ago
State DOT 'regrets any inconvenience' caused by device mistaken as 'suspicious' package in Syracuse Spectrum News - 172 days ago
Interstate 81 northbound off-ramp at Route 16, Greencastle, PA to close for road work Waynesboro Record Herald - 174 days ago
Staunton District | Bridges over I-81 reopen in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 175 days ago
Southbound I-81 fully open in Rockingham County but two damaged overpasses remain closed Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 176 days ago
Staunton District | Southbound I-81 Lane Closures and Overpass Bridge Closures in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 180 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: September 22 - 28, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 180 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 19 - 26, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 181 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Entrance ramp onto southbound Interstate 81 at Exit 94 in Pulaski County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 183 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Interstate 81 bridge work closes exit 89B ramps in Pulaski County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 187 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 15 – 19, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 188 days ago
Maryland road rage shooting; Dispute began on I-70 and I-81 before gunfire The Herald-Mail - 194 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: August 29 – September 5. 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 194 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 8 – 12, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 194 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 5 -12. 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 195 days ago
Route 81 drivers face slowdowns just south of downtown Syracuse for the next month waer.org - 196 days ago
Continuous Single-Lane Closures Monday Night Through Wednesday Night on Northbound I-81 in Shenandoah County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 204 days ago
Fire erupts amid tractor-trailer crash, shuts down I-81 in Franklin County Chambersburg Public Opinion - 204 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane Opens to Traffic in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 210 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 217 days ago
What will Business Loop 81 look like as drivers approach Syracuse? See new drawing Syracuse.com - 222 days ago
Learn about I-81 construction planned for South Side, downtown Syracuse at open house Syracuse.com - 222 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for August 11 – 15, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 234 days ago
UPDATE: State Police Investigate Motorcycle Crash on I-81 in LaFayette New York State Police (.gov) - 235 days ago
Motorcyclist passes between 2 tractor trailers on I-81 in LaFayette, then crashes Syracuse.com - 237 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 128 to Exit 137 - Montgomery County and Roanoke County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 239 days ago
Four adults, four children injured after I-81 crash in Jefferson County WATE 6 On Your Side - 240 days ago
For Highway Teardowns to Correct the Wrongs of the Past, Focus on Housing Streetsblog USA - 240 days ago
Interstate 81 Lane and Ramp Closures Near Staunton for Bridge Widening Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 251 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 slow rolls and exit ramp closures July 13 in Frederick County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 251 days ago
Interstate 81 traffic restrictions near Staunton for bridge work beginning July 15 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 254 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet July 14 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 257 days ago
Stretch of I-81 closes after tractor-trailer hits bridge, spills contents local21news.com - 259 days ago
Staunton District | Interstate 81 southbound right lane near Exit 222 to close for pothole repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 261 days ago
Statewide | VDOT sets public meetings for Interstate 81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 267 days ago
Upgrades to I-81 Exit 240 and Route 257 in Rockingham County in advance of travel center opening Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 271 days ago
Why is I-40 closed today? Interstate rockslide and Tennessee closure: Where, what to know Knoxville News Sentinel - 272 days ago
I-40 closure near North Carolina-Tennessee line disrupts travel, detours in place WYFF News 4 - 272 days ago
I-40 closed through Pigeon River Gorge near NC/TN line for rockslide and flooding The Asheville Citizen Times - 273 days ago
I-40 closed near NC-TN line because of flooding; Detours in place - Asheville's 828 News NOW 828 News Now - 273 days ago
Drivers urged to detour as rockslide, flooding block I-40 near NC/TN state line, DOT reports WYFF News 4 - 277 days ago
Motorhome catches fire on I-81, shutting southbound lanes in Hamblen County WATE 6 On Your Side - 279 days ago
Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton beginning June 16 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 282 days ago
I-81 detour signs installed in Staunton area Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 307 days ago
Is it possible to tear down I-81 without noise, air pollution? Here’s how the DOT promises to try Syracuse.com - 307 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 overnight lane closures for barrier installation at Strasburg-area widening project Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 313 days ago
VDOT announces schedule change to Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. through Monday for I-81 bridge work southbound at mile marker 269 in Shenandoah County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 313 days ago
Resurfacing Project to Begin on I-81 in Franklin County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 352 days ago
Statewide | VDOT seeks input on Interstate 81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 355 days ago
I-81 exits have changed in Broome County. See the list and what's still to come Press & Sun-Bulletin - 625 days ago
Tennessee man killed after rear-ending tractor-trailer on I-81 in Roanoke County WRIC ABC 8News