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Interstate 81 to Be Widened to 3 Lanes in Both Directions in Roanoke County
Design is underway with construction expected to begin in fall 2025 The Commonwealth Transportation Board at its July 16 meeting in Richmond awarded a design-build contract valued at $361.6 million to Branch Civil Inc. of Roanoke to widen northbound and southbound Interstate 81 to three lanes between exit 143 in Roanoke County and exit 150 […]
Lynchburg, Covington cooling centers reopen during heat spell
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ/Lynchburg FD Release) - With daytime temperatures approaching 100 degrees over the next few days, the following locations will serve as cooling centers today, Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17. Cold water will be available at these locations as well:. Lynchburg Public Libraries - Main Branch, 2315...
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