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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026