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 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0