A new year brings more nighttime detours on I-81 Bob Clark January 2, 2013 1 minute read Drivers on Interstate 81 will face detours tonight and tomorrow night because of bridge replacement work. It is part of the climbing lane project scheduled for completion in November of this year. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Goodlatte: Judiciary Committee to have far-reaching agendaNext: New snow leopard coming soon to the Mill Mountain Zoo 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