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Roanoke County: Three dead after tractor trailer strikes vehicle on shoulder of 1-81 Augusta Free Press - 5 days ago
Public housing residents concerned over I-81 Viaduct Project's potential impacts Spectrum News - 12 days ago
I-81 Southbound Exit Ramp to Close December 18-19 at Route 33 interchange in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 14 days ago
Traffic alert: All lanes back open on I-81 North after tractor trailer crash in LaFayette Syracuse.com - 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 - 30 days ago
Drivers on this Pennsylvania interstate will face unexpected delays tomorrow PennLive.com - 34 days ago
Hitting the road in NY, PA for Thanksgiving? Here's your guide to avoid delays, cut costs Press & Sun-Bulletin - 35 days ago
SR 81 (Interstate 81) Section D46 (Avoca to Scranton) Reconstruction Project Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 36 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Dec. 2 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 40 days ago
Concrete Patching Scheduled on SB I-81 in Dauphin County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 41 days ago
Vexit? West Virginia leaders have their eyes on our Interstate 81 corridor Augusta Free Press - 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) - 63 days ago
Tractor trailer crash, fire closed I-81 in Binghamton Oct. 22. What we know Press & Sun-Bulletin - 64 days ago
Next phase of Washington County I-81 widening being split in two. What to know on project The Herald-Mail - 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
Here’s when sign inspections on Interstate-81 and Route 22 will affect your commute PennLive.com - 68 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for October 20 – 24, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 69 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
Salem District Traffic Alert: Entrance ramp onto northbound Interstate 81 at exit 105 to close in Montgomery County 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) - 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) - 76 days ago
One of two Pennsylvania State Police troopers shot on I-81 released from hospital York Dispatch - 77 days ago
Pa. State Police say two troopers and one suspect shot in incident in area of I-81 The Herald-Mail - 78 days ago
Pavement Patching Planned for I-81 Near Carlisle in Cumberland County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 84 days ago
Staunton District | Overnight ramp closures and detours at I-81 / I-66 junction Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 88 days ago
Interstate 81 northbound off-ramp at Route 16, Greencastle, PA to close for road work Waynesboro Record Herald - 89 days ago
NB I-81 Exit 5 Off-Ramp Closure | Department of Transportation Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 90 days ago
Interstate 81 exit 45 deceleration lane extension and bridge replacement Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 90 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 19 - 26, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 90 days ago
Staunton District | Bridges over I-81 reopen in Rockingham County 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) - 92 days ago
Staunton District | Southbound I-81 Lane Closures and Overpass Bridge Closures in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 92 days ago
Drivers didn’t see missing Clay man’s crashed car because it was so far off I-81, troopers say Syracuse.com - 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) - 100 days ago
Roads closed after tractor-trailer overturns, spills oil on I-81 in Mechanicsburg: PennDOT local21news.com - 103 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: September 15 - 21, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 103 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 15 – 19, 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
Slowdowns planned on I-81 in Syracuse through early October for construction work Syracuse.com - 112 days ago
Continuous Single-Lane Closures Monday Night Through Wednesday Night on Northbound I-81 in Shenandoah County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 113 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) - 120 days ago
Fire erupts amid tractor-trailer crash, shuts down I-81 in Franklin County Chambersburg Public Opinion - 124 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: August 25 - 31, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 124 days ago
I-81 mile marker 72 deceleration/acceleration lane with bridges (Wytheville) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 126 days ago
Blasting on I-81 Near Shippensburg | Department of Transportation Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 126 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 133 days ago
What will Business Loop 81 look like as drivers approach Syracuse? See new drawing Syracuse.com - 135 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) - 138 days ago
Learn about I-81 construction planned for South Side, downtown Syracuse at open house Syracuse.com - 145 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: July 25 – August 1, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 150 days ago
UPDATE: State Police Investigate Motorcycle Crash on I-81 in LaFayette New York State Police (.gov) - 151 days ago
Motorcyclist passes between 2 tractor trailers on I-81 in LaFayette, then crashes Syracuse.com - 153 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 128 to Exit 137 - Montgomery County and Roanoke County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 155 days ago
Four adults, four children injured after I-81 crash in Jefferson County WATE 6 On Your Side - 156 days ago
For Highway Teardowns to Correct the Wrongs of the Past, Focus on Housing Streetsblog USA - 163 days ago
I-81 NB over NSRR and Black Creek Bridge Replacement Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 164 days ago
Tired of I-81 construction? Progress isn’t painless (Editorial Board Opinion) Syracuse.com - 167 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 slow rolls and exit ramp closures July 13 in Frederick County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 167 days ago
Interstate 81 traffic restrictions near Staunton for bridge work beginning July 15 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) - 173 days ago
Stretch of I-81 closes after tractor-trailer hits bridge, spills contents local21news.com - 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 - 187 days ago
Why is I-40 closed today? Interstate rockslide and Tennessee closure: Where, what to know Knoxville News Sentinel - 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
Drivers urged to detour as rockslide, flooding block I-40 near NC/TN state line, DOT reports WYFF News 4 - 189 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: June 23 - 29, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 189 days ago
Staunton District | Expect Interstate 81 northbound ramp changes at the Route 33 bridge project Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 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) - 209 days ago
NYSDOT Readies for Syracuse Viaduct Removal with Demolition Contract, Community Health Strategy Engineering News-Record - 209 days ago
Taking back $30 million I-81 neighborhood grant is ‘morally indefensible’ (Your Letters) Syracuse.com - 210 days ago
MD woman, 21, dead after losing control on wet road, hitting tractor-trailer on I-81 local21news.com - 223 days ago
Is it possible to tear down I-81 without noise, air pollution? Here’s how the DOT promises to try Syracuse.com - 224 days ago
State officials plan hotline, safety measures for Syracuse residents affected by I-81 construction Central Current - 229 days ago
Resurfacing Project to Begin on I-81 in Franklin County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) - 230 days ago
Micron’s traffic plan: 2 new highway exits, a wider Route 31, and a unique path off I-81 Syracuse.com - 232 days ago
House GOP moves to cancel funding to revitalize poor neighborhood near I-81 in Syracuse Syracuse.com - 246 days ago
Next step on I-81 project: Construction finally moves into downtown Syracuse Syracuse.com - 271 days ago
I-81 exits have changed in Broome County. See the list and what's still to come Press & Sun-Bulletin - 275 days ago
Update: I-81 North in Syracuse reopened after police, firefighters were on scene Syracuse.com - 287 days ago
NYSDOT commissioner: Historic I-81 project is creating change, growth (Guest Opinion) Syracuse.com - 299 days ago
Sneak peek at I-40 reopening through Pigeon River Gorge after Helene: expect delays The Asheville Citizen Times - 300 days ago
I-40 reopening at the Pigeon River Gorge: What Tennessee drivers should know amid restoration Knoxville News Sentinel - 301 days ago
Teens in stolen truck charged in I-81 chase where shots were fired at Pa. police PennLive.com - 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