VDOT starts new study on I-81 between Roanoke and Christiansburg Timothy Martin February 4, 2013 1 min read VDOT is starting an environmental study for Interstate 81 between exit 118 in Christiansburg and exit 143 in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin says it’s another step in the eventual goal of widening the road. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Carvins Cove full again; recent rains assure adequate water supply for full yearNext: Perkins: gun-related murders and aggravated assaults rose 20% last year Related Stories 1 min read GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025