Delegate says bipartisan approach led to I-81 funding Gene Marrano April 30, 2019 1 minute read Photo: VDOT traffic cam More overall lanes, dedicated truck climbing lanes and other safety measures – Interstate 81’s long overdue upgrade may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Road Rage in Boones Mill: Man shoots out tire of woman’s vehicleNext: Virginia winery plans major expansion Related Stories Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026