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2026-02-17
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PSP: Suspect in custody after I-81 pursuit from NYS ends in Lackawanna County WVIA Public Media - 4 days ago
NAO-2023-1595 (I-81 Exit 143 and 150, Roanoke and Botetourt Counties, Virginia) nao.usace.army.mil - 8 days ago
Staunton District | Continuous Closure of Route 33 in Harrisonburg Feb. 16 – 20 for Bridge Work Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 18 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Feb. 2 – 6, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 26 days ago
Traffic alert: I-81 North closed for hours after tractor trailer overturns in Oswego County Syracuse.com - 28 days ago
Closing part of Syracuse’s elevated viaduct forever: What to expect on the I-81 project in 2026 Syracuse.com - 32 days ago
Syracuse I-81 Crash: Understanding New York Comparative Fault in Winter Weather Pileups Stanley Law Offices - 33 days ago
Commonwealth Transportation Board Awards $219 Million Contract for I-81 Widening at Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 33 days ago
UPDATE: State Police investigate multi-vehicle collision on I-81 in LaFayette New York State Police (.gov) - 34 days ago
VDOT Schedules Feb. 17 Public Hearing in Rockbridge County for I-81 Southbound Widening Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 40 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 137 to 141 - Roanoke County and City of Salem Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 43 days ago
Winchester Man Flown Out For Treatment following New Year’s Day Crash; January 1 was a chaotic day on I-81 The Panhandle News Network - 56 days ago
2 tractor-trailers jackknife on snowy I-81 south, closing highway in Cortland County Syracuse.com - 56 days ago
Update: Two tractor trailers crash, shutting down I-81 south in Cortland County New York State Police (.gov) - 62 days ago
Interstate 81 Strasburg-area widening (mile markers 295.4 to 299.6) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 67 days ago
I-81 Southbound Exit Ramp to Close December 18-19 at Route 33 interchange in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 67 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: December 15 - 21, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 69 days ago
Traffic alert: All lanes back open on I-81 North after tractor trailer crash in LaFayette Syracuse.com - 71 days ago
Troopers investigate jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-81 in Cortland County New York State Police (.gov) - 74 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: December 8 - 14, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 74 days ago
I-81 southbound widening, Rockbridge County (mile marker 205 to 200) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 81 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: December 1 - 7, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 84 days ago
New on-ramp opens as first access point created by Syracuse I-81 community grid Spectrum News - 91 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Dec. 2 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 95 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Nov. 17 – 21, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 95 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 17 - 23, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 96 days ago
Vexit? West Virginia leaders have their eyes on our Interstate 81 corridor Augusta Free Press - 99 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 southbound exit ramp to temporarily close Wednesday at Route 33 interchange Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 102 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Nov. 10 – 14, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 105 days ago
Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens on I-81 viaduct removal, redevelopment of public housing Central Current - 105 days ago
Two Left Lanes on Southbound I-81, in Berkeley County, to be Closed Overnight The Panhandle News Network - 107 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: October 27 - November 2, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 109 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: November 3 - 9, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 110 days ago
Traffic alert: Entrance ramp onto northbound Interstate 81 at Exit 162 in Botetourt County to close Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 118 days ago
Tractor trailer crash, fire closed I-81 in Binghamton Oct. 22. What we know Press & Sun-Bulletin - 118 days ago
Staunton District | Controlled blasting scheduled for I-81 near Strasburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 120 days ago
VDOT holds hearing for Interstate 81 widening between Exits 128 and 137 in Montgomery and Roanoke Counties Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 120 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: October 17-24, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 126 days ago
Statewide | VDOT sets public meetings Oct. 27-30 for Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 126 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) - 126 days ago
Staunton District | Continuous Closure of Route 33 in Harrisonburg October 20-24 for Bridge Work Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 132 days ago
Left Two Lanes on Northbound I-81, in Berkeley County, to be Closed Beginning Tonight The Panhandle News Network - 139 days ago
Staunton District | Overnight ramp closures and detours at I-81 / I-66 junction Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 144 days ago
Maryland State Police identify drivers in I-81 crash, including deceased WV woman The Herald-Mail - 145 days ago
Staunton District | Bridges over I-81 reopen in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 145 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 19 - 26, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 145 days ago
I-81 in Williamsport area remains closed after fatal crash with hazmat spill The Herald-Mail - 146 days ago
Southbound I-81 fully open in Rockingham County but two damaged overpasses remain closed Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 147 days ago
Staunton District | Southbound I-81 Lane Closures and Overpass Bridge Closures in Rockingham County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 147 days ago
Drivers didn’t see missing Clay man’s crashed car because it was so far off I-81, troopers say Syracuse.com - 151 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: September 22 - 28, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 152 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Entrance ramp onto southbound Interstate 81 at Exit 94 in Pulaski County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 154 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: September 5 -12. 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 158 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 15 – 19, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 159 days ago
Maryland road rage shooting; Dispute began on I-70 and I-81 before gunfire The Herald-Mail - 165 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 8 – 12, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 165 days ago
Salem District | RoadWatch: August 29 – September 5. 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 167 days ago
Slowdowns planned on I-81 in Syracuse through early October for construction work Syracuse.com - 167 days ago
Continuous Single-Lane Closures Monday Night Through Wednesday Night on Northbound I-81 in Shenandoah County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 175 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane Opens to Traffic in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 180 days ago
Staunton District | Expect I-81 Overnight Closures and Delays August 25 – 28 for Bridge Work in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 181 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 181 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 193 days ago
Learn about I-81 construction planned for South Side, downtown Syracuse at open house Syracuse.com - 205 days ago
UPDATE: State Police Investigate Motorcycle Crash on I-81 in LaFayette New York State Police (.gov) - 208 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 128 to Exit 137 - Montgomery County and Roanoke County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 211 days ago
Interstate 81 Lane and Ramp Closures Near Staunton for Bridge Widening Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 211 days ago
For Highway Teardowns to Correct the Wrongs of the Past, Focus on Housing Streetsblog USA - 221 days ago
Senator Capito announces $24 million for West Virginia truck parking expansion Senator Shelley Capito (.gov) - 222 days ago
Interstate 81 traffic restrictions near Staunton for bridge work beginning July 15 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 222 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 slow rolls and exit ramp closures July 13 in Frederick County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 225 days ago
Statewide | Interstate 81 Advisory Committee scheduled to meet July 14 in Augusta County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 226 days ago
Bristol District Weekly Traffic Alert: June 30 - July 6, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 230 days ago
Staunton District | Interstate 81 southbound right lane near Exit 222 to close for pothole repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 232 days ago
Statewide | VDOT sets public meetings for Interstate 81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 237 days ago
Will I-40 be open at the Tennessee/North Carolina border for Fourth of July travel? Knoxville News Sentinel - 238 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) - 243 days ago
I-40 closed through Pigeon River Gorge near NC/TN line for rockslide and flooding The Asheville Citizen Times - 243 days ago
I-40 closure near North Carolina-Tennessee line disrupts travel, detours in place WYFF News 4 - 243 days ago
Renewed flooding, mudslides prompt weeks-long closure of I-40 at Tennessee-North Carolina border FOX Weather - 244 days ago
Drivers urged to detour as rockslide, flooding block I-40 near NC/TN state line, DOT reports WYFF News 4 - 248 days ago
Motorhome catches fire on I-81, shutting southbound lanes in Hamblen County WATE 6 On Your Side - 250 days ago
Overnight traffic restrictions on I-81 and Route 250 near Staunton beginning June 16 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 253 days ago
I-81 detour signs installed in Staunton area Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 258 days ago
I-64 eastbound ramp onto I-81 northbound in Rockbridge County to be closed overnights into late June Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 259 days ago
Expect delays and overnight closures on I-81 for bridge demolition work in Harrisonburg June 9-12, 2025 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 264 days ago
NYSDOT Readies for Syracuse Viaduct Removal with Demolition Contract, Community Health Strategy Engineering News-Record - 264 days ago
I-64 eastbound ramp onto I-81 northbound in Rockbridge County to be closed overnights in early June Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 271 days ago
I-81/I-581 auxiliary lane transportation study Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 278 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 overnight lane closures for barrier installation at Strasburg-area widening project Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 278 days ago
Is it possible to tear down I-81 without noise, air pollution? Here’s how the DOT promises to try Syracuse.com - 280 days ago
One car, two SUVs, three tractor-trailers involved in crash on Interstate 81 in WV The Herald-Mail - 284 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) - 285 days ago
Micron’s traffic plan: 2 new highway exits, a wider Route 31, and a unique path off I-81 Syracuse.com - 286 days ago
Final round of continuous single lane closures begins on Sunday night for Interstate 81 southbound bridge work near Shenandoah Caverns Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 293 days ago
Expect Sunday night to Tuesday evening continuous single lane bridge closures on I-81 near Shenandoah Caverns Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 299 days ago
Mississippi woman pronounced dead after SUV hits back of tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 The Herald-Mail - 315 days ago
DUI Crash Killed Motorist and Shut Down I-81 Completely Sunday night in South Berkeley County The Panhandle News Network - 315 days ago
Virginia man charged in I-81 crash where deceased crossed into opposing traffic The Herald-Mail - 323 days ago
Statewide | VDOT seeks input on Interstate 81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 326 days ago
I-81 exits have changed in Broome County. See the list and what's still to come Press & Sun-Bulletin - 341 days ago
Three-vehicle accident on I-81 Claims Two Lives; Stops Traffic for Six Hours The Panhandle News Network - 355 days ago
I-40 reopening at the Pigeon River Gorge: What Tennessee drivers should know amid restoration Knoxville News Sentinel - 448 days ago
Thanksgiving travel detours in Western North Carolina: What you need to know The Asheville Citizen Times - 492 days ago
Stretch of I-40 in North Carolina, Tennessee closed till January. Photos show why The Asheville Citizen Times - 496 days ago
I-40 and I-26 aren't the only major roads that need repairs after Helene flooding Knoxville News Sentinel - 503 days ago
I-40 collapse: Will it really take to 2025 for repairs between North Carolina and Tennessee? What we know The Asheville Citizen Times - 505 days ago
I-40 collapse: How long will interstate be closed? Alternate routes between North Carolina-Tennessee The Asheville Citizen Times - 529 days ago
Updated: One Flown From Overnight Interstate Wreck, Interstate Closed Overnight WGRV.com - 566 days ago
Body camera footage released in West Virginia State Police response to Hagerstown man The Herald-Mail - 638 days ago
Teen in distress dies after being hit by truck on Interstate 81 in W.Va. The Herald-Mail - 937 days ago
Lawsuit: WV troopers ‘attacked’ man with tasers and ‘unnecessary means’ West Virginia Watch - 1058 days ago
W.Va. rejects attorney's request to get records, video of I-81 death of Hagerstown man The Herald-Mail - 1064 days ago
Virginia man sentenced in fatal drunken-driving crash on I-81 near Williamsport The Herald-Mail - 1085 days ago
WV State Police cite legal exemptions to deny records involving Hagerstown man's death The Herald-Mail - 1099 days ago
Family says man who died after police struggle on I-81 had mental illness The Herald-Mail - 1296 days ago
The I-81 Corridor Manufacturing Success: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Economic Development Partnership - 1300 days ago
Driver swings knife at deputies after chase reaching 115 mph, police say The Herald-Mail - 1376 days ago
Virginia man charged with DUI, other charges in death of Martinsburg woman after crash on I-81 The Herald-Mail - 1533 days ago
Police: Trucker dispute along I-81 in Berkeley County leads to deadly shooting The Herald-Mail - 1541 days ago
Groundbreaking at logistics center; ribbon cutting for brewery; opening for PT clinic The Herald-Mail - 1558 days ago
What does the infrastructure bill mean for Maryland? Officials want to widen all of I-81 The Herald-Mail - 1593 days ago
'If you started construction on 81 this morning, it still wouldn't be timely enough' The Herald-Mail - 1600 days ago
Thursday police pursuit involved driver acting 'wildly' and reaching speeds of 120 mph The Herald-Mail - 1643 days ago
Two drivers hurt in fiery crash that shut down I-81 north in Berkeley County The Herald-Mail - 1690 days ago
2 truckers killed on I-81 in West Virginia trying to help at crash scene The Winchester Star - 1692 days ago
Crashes on Interstate 81 in West Virginia result in death, injuries, close southbound lanes The Herald-Mail - 1707 days ago
One Winchester, Va., resident killed, another hurt in I-81 crash in Berkeley County The Herald-Mail - 1829 days ago
$104.6 million project widening Interstate 81 over Potomac River is finished Echo Pilot - 1988 days ago
THP: 3 tractor-trailer drivers involved in I-81 crash in Greene Co. injured; no charges filed WATE 6 On Your Side - 2202 days ago
West Virginia man accused of 2014 murder on I-81 held over for trial in Franklin County fox43.com - 2387 days ago
Strawser found guilty of I-81 murder, sentenced to life in prison Chambersburg Public Opinion - 2393 days ago
I-81 murder trial: Tipster couple describe emotional encounters with shooting suspect Chambersburg Public Opinion - 2399 days ago
Murder trial arrives for W. Va. man charged in 2014 fatal shooting of I-81 motorist Chambersburg Public Opinion - 2719 days ago
Crews prevail in building 1,184-foot I-81 bridge despite extreme weather The Herald-Mail - 2918 days ago
Washington Co. sergeant remembered fondly after fatal crash on I-81 in W.Va. The Herald-Mail - 3525 days ago
Traffic still slow as one lane of northbound I-81 remains closed near Inwood The Herald-Mail