New sidewalk at Roanoke industrial park is a joint effort Gene Marrano October 22, 2015 1 minute read A unique arrangement between the City of Roanoke and private businesses has led to construction of a new sidewalk at an industrial park. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: DMV: Deadly teen crashes up 19 percent in 2015Next: “Sizable gas leak” in SW Roanoke; streets blocked, eight homes evacuated Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026