More three-lane I-81 expansion work set to begin this month Ian Price February 9, 2022 1 minute read Starting mid this month work will begin on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and Salem to make it a three-lane road. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: New details released in deputy-involved fatal shootingNext: Musical returns to Showtimers stage Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026