Coming two years sooner than earlier planned: safety improvements to US 220 in Botetourt County Evan Jones May 9, 2016 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Update on downtown Hampton Inn constructionNext: Walk for Mental Health scheduled for May 17 Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026
