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 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