New sidewalk at Roanoke industrial park is a joint effort Gene Marrano October 22, 2015 1 minute read A unique arrangement between the City of Roanoke and private businesses has led to construction of a new sidewalk at an industrial park. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: DMV: Deadly teen crashes up 19 percent in 2015Next: “Sizable gas leak” in SW Roanoke; streets blocked, eight homes evacuated Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is seeking more Local Heroes Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0 RVARC giving rural residents a chance to shape the region’s transportation future Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0 Chaos Corner bus is an art on wheels “splatter studio” Gene Marrano March 31, 2026 0