Coming two years sooner than earlier planned: safety improvements to US 220 in Botetourt County Evan Jones May 9, 2016 1 min read Some long-sought safety improvements are coming two years sooner than previously planned for a busy two-lane highway. It’s the two-lane stretch of US 220 between Eagle Rock and Iron Gate in Botetourt County. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Update on downtown Hampton Inn constructionNext: Walk for Mental Health scheduled for May 17 Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025