I-73 Corridor signs going up on I-581 in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 3, 2015 You’ll soon start seeing signs on I-581 in Roanoke identifying it as part of the Interstate 73 corridor … that long-talked about limited access highway would connect Roanoke to North Carolina and has been promoted as an economic driver for the region … Court Rosen is a member of the Commonwealth Transportation Board … Rosen – also a Roanoke City Council Member – appeared outside Valley View Mall today with State Senator Bill Stanley to unveil the “Future I-73 Corridor” signage … Rosen says it will take funding from a variety of sources to build I-73. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: New coalition formed to fight crimes targeting seniorsNext: Governor McAuliffe “bans the box” Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025 1 min read Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025