Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, May 14, 1995 TAG: 9505160020
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: D-7 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
#Indicates new information.
BOTETOURT COUNTY
#Interstate 81: From milepost 147 (Roanoke/Botetourt County line) to milepost 168, I-81 is under construction. This section includes Exit 150. Speed limit is reduced to 55 mph and is strictly enforced. There will be traffic delays; local motorists may wish to consider alternative routes. Work on this section should be completed next Sunday. For additional information, northbound motorists can tune to radio station 1610 AM; southbound motorists can tune to radio station 530 AM.
Alternate U.S. 220: The final 1.8 miles are being expanded to a four-lane divided highway, ending at U.S. 460 in Roanoke County. Traffic is using all lanes, but temporary lane closings may occur. Speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. A new traffic signal has been installed at Virginia 654 (Read Mountain Road); be alert for changes in traffic flow.
U.S. 11: The bridge over Looney Mill Creek is being repaired. Traffic is reduced to one lane, with temporary signals controlling flow. Speed limit is reduced to 35 mph. Vehicles wider than 11 feet are prohibited from about 0.4 mile north of the intersection with Interstate 81 at Exit 162 to just south of Exit 167. Traffic has been switched over so work can begin on the other side of the bridge.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Virginia 40 Drainage pipes are being installed under Virginia 40 in various locations. Although the work is being done off the paved area, be alert for highway workers and equipment.
U.S. 220 business (North Main Street): In Rocky Mount, the road is being widened to four lanes to the U.S. 220 bypass.
Virginia 623: Near Ingramville, the road is being widened and the bridge replaced. Work runs from Virginia 778 to Virginia 605.
GILES COUNTY
#U.S. 460 The eastbound lanes of U.S. 460 from Ripplemead to Pembroke are being resurfaced. Temporary lane closures will occur.
HENRY COUNTY
#U.S. 58 The 4.6 miles from Virginia 684 to Spencer are being widened to four lanes. Traffic has been shifted onto the new lanes while a bridge is being rebuilt. The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. Construction will continue until fall.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
#U.S. 460: Starting Monday, work will be done on the shoulders of the eastbound and westbound lanes from the intersection of Virginia 114 and U.S. 460 to the Christiansburg bypass.
#I-81: Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane near mile marker 124 to replace guardrail. Work will continue in various places throughout the week.
ROANOKE
Pedestrian bridge: Construction is under way on the pedestrian bridge connecting Hotel Roanoke with First Union Tower. Shenandoah and Norfolk avenues are open. Short delays may occur, and traffic may be reduced to one lane.
ROANOKE COUNTY
#U.S. 220 (Roy L. Webber Highway): From Monday through Friday, lanes will be narrowed in both directions during the day and reduced to one lane at night and on weekends. The U.S. 220 northbound on and off ramps at Wonju Street from Colonial Avenue and the southbound lane from Franklin Road are closed for 45 days. Motorists heading south between Virginia 419 and Wal-Mart will not be able to turn left onto Southern Hills Drive. Motorists heading north between Wal-Mart and Virginia 419 will not be able to turn left onto Valley Avenue. Drivers could use the frontage road as an alternative. These closures will last about 90 days.
U.S. 11: Williamson Road from Plantation Road one mile north is being widened. One lane of traffic is flowing in each direction. The Hollins College entrance and LaMarre Drive are being realigned. Vehicles wider than 9 feet are prohibited from Plantation Road to Virginia 601.
#Virginia 115 (Plantation Road): The intersection of Plantation Road and Virginia 601 (Hollins Road) is being improved by widening the box culvert, adding turn lanes and installing a traffic signal. Expect traffic delays. Work should be completed by late summer.
by CNB