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2026-11-03
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- 4 days ago
Southbound I-81 Overnight Closure Scheduled for September 19-20 near Staunton Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 4 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 North to Route 33 Ramp Closures Overnight Nov. 2 – 3 in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 4 days ago
Staunton District | UPDATE: I-81 South Lane and Ramp Closures Delayed Due to Weather Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 4 days ago
VDOT Schedules June 23 Public Hearing for I-81 Widening and Exit 317 Improvements in Frederick County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 4 days ago
Southbound I-81 Continuous Lane Closure Near Strasburg Planned for Friday Night through Saturday Night, October 2-3 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 6 days ago
I-81 North to Route 33 to have ramp closures overnight November 2-3 in Harrisonburg Rocktown Now - 8 days ago
Woman killed last Wednesday in multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Pulaski County Patriot Publishing LLC - 8 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Interstate 81 southbound emergency road work in Roanoke County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 8 days ago
I-81 ramp extensions now open in the New River Valley give drivers more room to accelerate and merge onto the interstate Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 11 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for May 25 – 29, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 14 days ago
Virginia State Police Launch Two-Day Interstate 81 Safety Enforcement Campaign October 21–22 Royal Examiner - 15 days ago
Virginia State Police: Driving on Interstate 81 this week? Watch your speed Augusta Free Press - 15 days ago
Virginia State Police aim to ‘Diss-rupt’ dangerous driving behaviors on I-81 Patriot Publishing LLC - 23 days ago
I-690 east will close for two years. Here’s what we know about timing, detours Syracuse.com - 26 days ago
Federal Loans Worth $89.7 Million Will Pay for I-81 Truck Lanes and Bridge Replacements in Virginia theroanokestar.com - 27 days ago
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $90 Million Loan to Eliminate Traffic Bottlenecks, Accident Hotspots on I-81 in Virginia | US Department of Transportation Department of Transportation (.gov) - 29 days ago
I-81 South Lane Closure Near Staunton Tuesday night through Wednesday Morning Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 33 days ago
Charlotte man shot 3 co-workers in Virginia, then shot himself on I-81, police say Charlotte Observer - 34 days ago
VDOT Hosting Open House Public Meeting Oct. 15 in Harrisonburg for Interstate 81 Widening Project Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 50 days ago
Salem District | Three lanes are now open on Interstate 81 between exits 137-141 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 51 days ago
Fiery I-81 crash involving oxygen tanks leaves 2 dead in Virginia’s Frederick County WTOP News - 52 days ago
Truck drivers killed in I-81 crash, explosion in Frederick County identified; man charged DC News Now - 53 days ago
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 14 – 18, 2026 Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 53 days ago
Tractor-trailer crash shuts down northbound I-81 lanes in Frederick County NBC4 Washington - 55 days ago
I-81 southbound widening, Rockbridge County (mile marker 205 to 200) Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 63 days ago
I-81 crash in Upstate NY sends Kia rolling into median and 3 people to hospital Syracuse.com - 71 days ago
Commercial water truck rolls over on I-81 in Cortland County, injuring driver Syracuse.com - 78 days ago
Salem District | Traffic Alert: Blasting and slow rolls scheduled on Interstate 81 in Roanoke and Botetourt counties Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 81 days ago
Staunton District | Route 704 Bridge Over I-81 in Rockingham County to Close for Repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 84 days ago
THP searching for semi-truck driver after crash on I-81 in Greene County leaves driver dead WATE 6 On Your Side - 85 days ago
Cameras catch more than 7,500 speeders on I-81 in Roanoke, Botetourt counties Roanoke Times - 96 days ago
Overnight lane closures coming to I-81 and Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg for bridge repair Rocktown Now - 96 days ago
Staunton District | Overnight Lane Closures on I-81 and Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg for Bridge Repair Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 103 days ago
Staunton District | Route 867 Bridge Over I-81 in Rockingham County to Close for Repairs Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 109 days ago
As the I-81 project creeps closer to downtown Syracuse, residents share complaints with lawmakers WRVO Public Media - 112 days ago
Staunton District | Speed Limit Reduction and Lane Shifts Coming to I-81 at Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 119 days ago
New York Awards $2.1B Contract for Syracuse I-81 Viaduct Removal Construction Equipment Guide - 122 days ago
I-81 update: The biggest transportation project in NY just got even more expensive Syracuse.com - 124 days ago
Tractor-trailer carrying 34K pounds of live crabs catches fire on the interstate FOX Carolina News - 125 days ago
Tractor-trailer hauling 34,000 pounds of live crabs catches fire along I-81 near Morristown WATE 6 On Your Side - 130 days ago
Traffic Alert: Scheduled ramp closures and narrowed lanes on Interstate 81 in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 134 days ago
Interstate 81 widening, Exit 137 to 141 - Roanoke County and City of Salem Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 139 days ago
Search continues for cow seen walking down the interstate in Berkeley County WV MetroNews - 144 days ago
Disguised NY State Police work-zone detail on I-81 issues 60 citations and arrests one driver for attempting to flee The Evening Sun | Chenango County, NY's Hometown Newspaper - 145 days ago
I-81 South Overnight Closure June 13-14 Near Staunton Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 145 days ago
I-481 and I-81 interchange work complete as part of Syracuse's I-81 viaduct project Spectrum News - 145 days ago
New high-speed ramp opens from I-81 south to I-481, eastern suburbs (video) Syracuse.com - 158 days ago
Staunton District | Expect Delays in June on Route 7 and I-81 Exit 315 near Winchester Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 160 days ago
Southbound I-81 Overnight Closure May 30 Near Staunton Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 166 days ago
I-81 mile marker 316.9 to 319 widening and exit 317 improvements, Frederick County Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 189 days ago
Syracuse Hancock Airport advises travelers to plan ahead due to I-81 construction Newzjunky - 197 days ago
I-81 construction begins in Broome County. How it will impact travel Press & Sun-Bulletin - 225 days ago
New York Governor Announces Opening of Interstate 81 Southbound Associated Construction Publications - 230 days ago
20-vehicle crash in whiteout conditions closes I-81; second big pileup on highway (photos) Syracuse.com - 249 days ago
Drivers on I-81 suddenly saw a guardrail across the road: ‘I didn’t have time to do anything’ Syracuse.com - 274 days ago
Kidnapped Tennessee Girls Found Safe After Traffic Stop On I-81 In Cumberland County: PSP DailyVoice.com - 287 days ago
Closing part of Syracuse’s elevated viaduct forever: What to expect on the I-81 project in 2026 Syracuse.com - 292 days ago
Commonwealth Transportation Board Awards $219 Million Contract for I-81 Widening at Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 320 days ago
Highway to one hell of a coincidence: See new I-81 exit numbers in Syracuse Syracuse.com - 355 days ago
Vexit? West Virginia leaders have their eyes on our Interstate 81 corridor Augusta Free Press - 378 days ago
Maryland State Highway Administrator talks about splitting next phase of widening I-81 The Herald-Mail - 378 days ago
Next phase of Washington County I-81 widening being split in two. What to know on project The Herald-Mail - 404 days ago
I-81 in Williamsport area remains closed after fatal crash with hazmat spill The Herald-Mail - 411 days ago
Seven-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers shuts down I-81 for five hours The Herald-Mail - 440 days ago
Staunton District | I-81 Overnight Lane Closures in Frederick County for Cable-Barrier Installation Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 502 days ago
I-40 closed through Pigeon River Gorge near NC/TN line for rockslide and flooding The Asheville Citizen Times - 518 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) - 539 days ago
One car, two SUVs, three tractor-trailers involved in crash on Interstate 81 in WV The Herald-Mail - 566 days ago
Phase 2 of project to widen Interstate 81 in Maryland expected to begin in mid-2027 The Herald-Mail - 649 days ago
Route 33 westbound bridge over I-81 to close from January 28 to February 4, 2025 for bridge deck work in Harrisonburg Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 656 days ago
Governor Wes Moore’s Proposed Budget Fully Restores Funding for I-81 Phase 2 Project in Washington County Washington County, MD - 751 days ago
Stretch of I-40 in North Carolina, Tennessee closed till January. Photos show why The Asheville Citizen Times - 757 days ago
Western NC road closures: Progress made in clearing I-40 and I-26 alternate routes to TN The Asheville Citizen Times - 845 days ago
Staunton District | Improvements at I-81 / I-66 interchange open to traffic this week Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) - 869 days ago
Driver In I-81 Wreck Facing Vehicular Assault, DUI, & Child Endangerment Charges WGRV.com - 1159 days ago
Two killed in Interstate 81 crash Friday near Hagerstown airport, police say: Live update The Herald-Mail - 1159 days ago
Two dead, three taken to hospitals following multi-vehicle crash Friday on I-81 The Herald-Mail - 1226 days ago
Tanker truck on I-81 in Maryland flips, spills ammonium nitrate, prompting evacuations Fox News - 1249 days ago
Why It’s So Hard to Tear Down a Crumbling Highway Nearly Everyone Hates (Published 2023) The New York Times - 1835 days ago
Stunning Virginia Views: 10+ Sights To See Along the I-81 Corridor I've Been Bit! Travel Blog - 1852 days ago
'If you started construction on 81 this morning, it still wouldn't be timely enough' Herald-Mail Media - 1902 days ago
Two drivers hurt in fiery crash that shut down I-81 north in Berkeley County The Herald-Mail - 1949 days ago
2 truckers killed on I-81 in West Virginia trying to help at crash scene The Winchester Star - 2088 days ago
$104.6 million project widening Interstate 81 over Potomac River is finished Echo Pilot - 2234 days ago
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT I-70 / I-81 INTERCHANGE IN HAGERSTOWN - MDOT SHA Maryland.gov - 2247 days ago
THP: 3 tractor-trailer drivers involved in I-81 crash in Greene Co. injured; no charges filed WATE 6 On Your Side - 2652 days ago
I-81 murder trial: Tipster couple describe emotional encounters with shooting suspect Chambersburg Public Opinion