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 1 minute read Virginians are trusting more in latest Roanoke College statewide survey Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read No RealID or other valid identification according to TSA? Prepare to pony up $45 per trip as of February 1 at the airport Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays, Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0
