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- 23 hours ago
Update: Two tractor trailers crash, shutting down I-81 south in Cortland County New York State Police (.gov) - 1 day ago
Roanoke County: Three dead after tractor trailer strikes vehicle on shoulder of 1-81 Augusta Free Press - 1 day ago
2 tractor-trailers jackknife on snowy I-81 south, closing highway in Cortland County Syracuse.com - 12 days ago
I-81 Southbound Exit Ramp to Close December 18-19 at Route 33 interchange in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 19 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: December 8 - 14, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 19 days ago
Salem District RoadWatch: November 21 - December 5, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 22 days ago
Traffic Alert: Interstate 81 Shoulder Closures in Roanoke and Botetourt Counties as Part of Widening Project Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 29 days ago
New on-ramp opens as first access point created by Syracuse I-81 community grid Spectrum News - 34 days ago
Hitting the road in NY, PA for Thanksgiving? Here's your guide to avoid delays, cut costs Press & Sun-Bulletin - 36 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Dec. 2 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 40 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 17 - 23, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 42 days ago
Vexit? West Virginia leaders have their eyes on our Interstate 81 corridor Augusta Free Press - 43 days ago
Legislator: We need more air monitors tracking I-81 pollution (Guest Opinion by Charles Garland) Syracuse.com - 44 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 southbound exit ramp to temporarily close Wednesday at Route 33 interchange Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 47 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 10 - 16, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 47 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Nov. 10 – 14, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 50 days ago
Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens on I-81 viaduct removal, redevelopment of public housing Central Current - 52 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: October 27 - November 2, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 54 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 3 - 9, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 55 days ago
Traffic alert: Entrance ramp onto northbound Interstate 81 at Exit 162 in Botetourt County to close Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 63 days ago
Staunton District | Controlled blasting scheduled for I-81 near Strasburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 64 days ago
Tractor trailer crash, fire closed I-81 in Binghamton Oct. 22. What we know Press & Sun-Bulletin - 65 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: October 17-24, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 65 days ago
VDOT holds hearing for Interstate 81 widening between Exits 128 and 137 in Montgomery and Roanoke Counties Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 68 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for October 20 – 24, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 70 days ago
Traffic alert: I-81 north ramp to Route 481 north to close Friday night in Cicero Syracuse.com - 71 days ago
Statewide | VDOT sets public meetings Oct. 27-30 for Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 71 days ago
Staunton District | Continuous Closure of Route 33 in Harrisonburg October 20-24 for Bridge Work Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 71 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) - 75 days ago
Developing | Virginia State Police investigating shooting on Interstate 81 Augusta Free Press - 76 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: October 13 - 19, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 78 days ago
Left Two Lanes on Northbound I-81, in Berkeley County, to be Closed Beginning Tonight The Panhandle News Network - 84 days ago
Staunton District | Overnight ramp closures and detours at I-81 / I-66 junction Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 90 days ago
Maryland State Police identify drivers in I-81 crash, including deceased WV woman The Herald-Mail - 90 days ago
Interstate 81 exit 45 deceleration lane extension and bridge replacement Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 90 days ago
Staunton District | Bridges over I-81 reopen in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 90 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 19 - 26, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 91 days ago
Southbound I-81 fully open in Rockingham County but two damaged overpasses remain closed Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 91 days ago
I-81 in Williamsport area remains closed after fatal crash with hazmat spill The Herald-Mail - 92 days ago
Staunton District | Southbound I-81 Lane Closures and Overpass Bridge Closures in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 96 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: September 22 - 28, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 97 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Entrance ramp onto southbound Interstate 81 at Exit 94 in Pulaski County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 99 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 12-19, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 99 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Interstate 81 bridge work closes exit 89B ramps in Pulaski County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 103 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 15 – 19, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 103 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: September 15 - 21, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 110 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 8 – 12, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 112 days ago
Continuous Single-Lane Closures Monday Night Through Wednesday Night on Northbound I-81 in Shenandoah County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 114 days ago
Cicero driver accused of pointing gun in I-81 road rage, found with 3 handguns, police say Syracuse.com - 120 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane Opens to Traffic in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 124 days ago
I-81 mile marker 72 deceleration/acceleration lane with bridges (Wytheville) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 124 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: August 25 - 31, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 125 days ago
I-81 mile marker 72 deceleration/acceleration lane with bridges (Wytheville) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 126 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 127 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 136 days ago
Open house on the fifth contract of the I-81 project set for Wednesday Central New York Business Journal - 138 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for August 11 – 15, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 139 days ago
Learn about I-81 construction planned for South Side, downtown Syracuse at open house Syracuse.com - 149 days ago
Travelers could get free thruway tolls in Onondaga County during I-81 construction waer.org - 153 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 128 to Exit 137 - Montgomery County and Roanoke County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 167 days ago
Senator Capito announces $24 million for West Virginia truck parking expansion Senator Shelley Capito (.gov) - 167 days ago
Interstate 81 traffic restrictions near Staunton for bridge work beginning July 15 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 167 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 slow rolls and exit ramp closures July 13 in Frederick County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 170 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet July 14 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 171 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: June 30 - July 6, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 175 days ago
Staunton District | Interstate 81 southbound right lane near Exit 222 to close for pothole repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 177 days ago
Statewide | VDOT sets public meetings for Interstate 81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 183 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) - 187 days ago
Road work to be aware of amid I-40 closure: What East Tennessee drivers need to know WATE 6 On Your Side - 188 days ago
I-40 closed through Pigeon River Gorge near NC/TN line for rockslide and flooding The Asheville Citizen Times - 188 days ago
I-40 closure near North Carolina-Tennessee line disrupts travel, detours in place WYFF News 4 - 189 days ago
Staunton District | Expect Interstate 81 northbound ramp changes at the Route 33 bridge project Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 189 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: June 23 - 29, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 189 days ago
I-40 closed near NC-TN line because of flooding; Detours in place - Asheville's 828 News NOW 828 News Now - 193 days ago
Motorhome catches fire on I-81, shutting southbound lanes in Hamblen County WATE 6 On Your Side - 195 days ago
Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton beginning June 16 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 198 days ago
I-81 detour signs installed in Staunton area Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 210 days ago
Taking back $30 million I-81 neighborhood grant is ‘morally indefensible’ (Your Letters) Syracuse.com - 210 days ago
NYSDOT Readies for Syracuse Viaduct Removal with Demolition Contract, Community Health Strategy Engineering News-Record - 225 days ago
State officials plan hotline, safety measures for Syracuse residents affected by I-81 construction Central Current - 226 days ago
One car, two SUVs, three tractor-trailers involved in crash on Interstate 81 in WV The Herald-Mail - 226 days ago
Demolition of public housing near I-81 leads a lifelong tenant to a home of her own Syracuse.com - 230 days ago
Sean Kirst: In Van Robinson’s memory, his wife Linda wants to take sledgehammer to I-81 Central Current - 231 days ago
State awards 5th contract in I-81 project’s initial phase Central New York Business Journal - 231 days ago
Micron’s traffic plan: 2 new highway exits, a wider Route 31, and a unique path off I-81 Syracuse.com - 233 days ago
House GOP moves to cancel funding to revitalize poor neighborhood near I-81 in Syracuse Syracuse.com - 245 days ago
Mississippi woman pronounced dead after SUV hits back of tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 The Herald-Mail - 247 days ago
State awards fifth contract of the first phase of the I-81 viaduct-replacement project Central New York Business Journal - 261 days ago
DUI Crash Killed Motorist and Shut Down I-81 Completely Sunday night in South Berkeley County The Panhandle News Network - 265 days ago
One person dead following fatal crash involving multiple motorcycles on I-81 in Kirkwood Press & Sun-Bulletin - 272 days ago
I-81 exits have changed in Broome County. See the list and what's still to come Press & Sun-Bulletin - 276 days ago
Update: I-81 North in Syracuse reopened after police, firefighters were on scene Syracuse.com - 287 days ago
Three-vehicle accident on I-81 Claims Two Lives; Stops Traffic for Six Hours The Panhandle News Network - 292 days ago
Police looking for man with handgun in pickup; Parts I-81 shut down in Cicero Syracuse.com - 300 days ago
I-40 reopening at the Pigeon River Gorge: What Tennessee drivers should know amid restoration Knoxville News Sentinel - 314 days ago
N.Y.'s I-81 Corridor Work Promises to Be Very Heavy During 2025 Construction Equipment Guide - 433 days ago
When will I-40 reopen? The latest on Helene-related North Carolina road closures The Asheville Citizen Times - 437 days ago
Stretch of I-40 in North Carolina, Tennessee closed till January. Photos show why The Asheville Citizen Times - 440 days ago
Are I-81 exit signs changing in Broome County? What to know about NYSDOT highway project Press & Sun-Bulletin - 441 days ago
I-40 and I-26 aren't the only major roads that need repairs after Helene flooding Knoxville News Sentinel - 443 days ago
Western NC road closures: Progress made in clearing I-40 and I-26 alternate routes to TN The Asheville Citizen Times - 541 days ago
Tennessee man killed after rear-ending tractor-trailer on I-81 in Roanoke County WRIC ABC 8News - 584 days ago
Teen in distress dies after being hit by truck on Interstate 81 in W.Va. The Herald-Mail - 615 days ago
Tennessee man charged in connection with fatal I-81 crash granted bond The Winchester Star - 829 days ago
Exit 12 Exit Ramp on Northbound I-81, in Berkeley County, to be Closed on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 WV Department of Transportation (.gov) - 883 days ago
Lawsuit: WV troopers ‘attacked’ man with tasers and ‘unnecessary means’ West Virginia Watch - 936 days ago
Why It’s So Hard to Tear Down a Crumbling Highway Nearly Everyone Hates (Published 2023) The New York Times - 937 days ago
One injured, one charged after 2 tractor-trailers crash on I-81 in Jefferson County, one hauling bread WATE 6 On Your Side - 1031 days ago
WV State Police cite legal exemptions to deny records involving Hagerstown man's death The Herald-Mail - 1045 days ago
Family says man who died after police struggle on I-81 had mental illness The Herald-Mail - 1046 days ago
West Virginia authorities investigating death of male after officer struggle The Herald-Mail - 1090 days ago
The I-81 Corridor Manufacturing Success: I81-177 Crossroads Virginia Economic Development Partnership - 1231 days ago
West Virginia roadwork may produce Interstate 81 Northbound delays in Virginia Royal Examiner - 1241 days ago
The I-81 Corridor Manufacturing Success: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Economic Development Partnership - 1246 days ago
Driver swings knife at deputies after chase reaching 115 mph, police say The Herald-Mail - 1322 days ago
Virginia man charged with DUI, other charges in death of Martinsburg woman after crash on I-81 The Herald-Mail - 1423 days ago
Crash on I-81 near Weyers Cave kills one, sends other to the hospital The News Leader | Staunton, VA - 1471 days ago
'We are all in this together:' Interstate 81 safety topic of recent discussion journal-news.net - 1479 days ago
Police: Trucker dispute along I-81 in Berkeley County leads to deadly shooting The Herald-Mail - 1546 days ago
Thursday police pursuit involved driver acting 'wildly' and reaching speeds of 120 mph The Herald-Mail - 1589 days ago
Two drivers hurt in fiery crash that shut down I-81 north in Berkeley County The Herald-Mail - 1589 days ago
Concerns grow over how to fund road improvements in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle The Herald-Mail - 1636 days ago
2 truckers killed on I-81 in West Virginia trying to help at crash scene The Winchester Star - 1638 days ago
Crashes on Interstate 81 in West Virginia result in death, injuries, close southbound lanes The Herald-Mail - 1638 days ago
Multiple first responders work scene of I-81 incident with double fatalities journal-news.net - 1775 days ago
$104.6 million project widening Interstate 81 over Potomac River is finished Echo Pilot - 2333 days ago
Strawser found guilty of I-81 murder, sentenced to life in prison Chambersburg Public Opinion - 2345 days ago
Murder trial arrives for W. Va. man charged in 2014 fatal shooting of I-81 motorist Chambersburg Public Opinion - 2665 days ago
Crews prevail in building 1,184-foot I-81 bridge despite extreme weather The Herald-Mail - 2695 days ago
West Virginia man charged in I-81 slaying requests more time to review evidence The Herald-Mail - 2864 days ago
Washington Co. sergeant remembered fondly after fatal crash on I-81 in W.Va. The Herald-Mail - 3471 days ago
Traffic still slow as one lane of northbound I-81 remains closed near Inwood The Herald-Mail