VDOT starts new study on I-81 between Roanoke and Christiansburg Timothy Martin February 4, 2013 1 minute read VDOT is starting an environmental study for Interstate 81 between exit 118 in Christiansburg and exit 143 in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin says it’s another step in the eventual goal of widening the road. Share: Post navigation Previous: Carvins Cove full again; recent rains assure adequate water supply for full yearNext: Perkins: gun-related murders and aggravated assaults rose 20% last year Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0