From VDOT: Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 19, a contractor will begin making repairs to the Liberty Road bridge over southbound I-581 near mile marker 2 in Roanoke. The bridge was damaged on October 21 when it was struck by an over-height vehicle. Nighttime repairs will take place Wednesday, Nov. 19, through Friday, Nov. 21. Two lanes of southbound I-581 will be closed from 10 p.m. each night until 6 a.m. the following morning. Daytime repairs will take place Sunday, Nov. 23, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will require two lanes of southbound I-581 to be closed. The work will continue on Monday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will require one lane of southbound I-581 to be closed.
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Liberty Road will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic during the listed work hours on Sunday and Monday. An additional work day is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. if necessary.
This work is weather and temperature dependent. Daytime closures are needed due to the temperature requirements of the concrete used to complete the repairs. Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route and avoid this portion of southbound I-581 while the repairs are taking place. Anyone traveling on southbound I-581 should expect delays. Message boards will be in place notifying drivers of the lane closures. For updates, visit www.511Virginia.org .
