I-73 Corridor signs going up on I-581 in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 3, 2015 You’ll soon start seeing signs on I-581 in Roanoke identifying it as part of the Interstate 73 corridor … that long-talked about limited access highway would connect Roanoke to North Carolina and has been promoted as an economic driver for the region … Court Rosen is a member of the Commonwealth Transportation Board … Rosen – also a Roanoke City Council Member – appeared outside Valley View Mall today with State Senator Bill Stanley to unveil the “Future I-73 Corridor” signage … Rosen says it will take funding from a variety of sources to build I-73. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New coalition formed to fight crimes targeting seniorsNext: Governor McAuliffe “bans the box” Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025