New expansions to smart road open at Virginia Tech Ian Price November 14, 2017 1 min read Photo: VTTI The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is unveiling four expansions to the Virginia Smart Road today that are all engineered to accelerate testing autonomous vehicles. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County school leaders ask for input on Cave Spring High renovationNext: Dominion seeking to renew nuclear reactor license Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025