SALEM – Travelers in the New River Valley this weekend are reminded to expect heavy traffic on Interstate 81 and Route 460 due to Virginia Tech’s graduation activities.

The main commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m.  Other graduation activities are scheduled throughout the weekend.

Traffic alerts for I-81 and Route 460 can be obtained by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511Virginia.org.

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