Orange Avenue NE westbound lanes closed Gene Marrano July 11, 2022 1 min read All westbound lanes on Orange Avenue NE are closed due to a water main break. All westbound traffic is being diverted at Gus Nicks Boulevard. Road crews are on the scene making repairs; no word yet on when Orange Avenue westbound will be reopened. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Gauntlet finalist is crushing it with recycled glass startupNext: Second Roanoke Amtrak train rolls into town for first time Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025