On Saturday, November 8, eastbound Elm Avenue will be closed for concrete pouring on the bridge over Interstate 581 in Roanoke. Beginning at 5:30 a.m., eastbound Elm Avenue will be closed starting at Williamson Road. The eastbound lane will be re-opened by 10 a.m. Also at 5:30 a.m., westbound Elm Avenue will be reduced to one lane. The left turn lane from westbound Elm Avenue onto southbound I-581/Route 220 Expressway also will be closed. The lane and the ramp will re-open by 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Elm Avenue drivers will need to seek alternate routes during the closure. Drivers on I-581/Route 220 Expressway should expect delays and use caution.
