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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New coalition formed to fight crimes targeting seniorsNext: Governor McAuliffe “bans the box” Related Stories 1 min read September is National Recovery Month Denise Membreno September 18, 2025 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025