VDOT starts new study on I-81 between Roanoke and Christiansburg Timothy Martin February 4, 2013 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read America’s toughest road races back in town Saturday morning Gene Marrano April 11, 2025 1 min read Senator Tim Kaine address EBT scams Denise Membreno April 11, 2025 1 min read Big drug bust in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 11, 2025