http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/default.asp VDOT News Headlines en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 4:19:20 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2012/traffic_alert__lane56336.asp SALEM – Weather permitting, starting Monday, Feb.6, some nighttime lane closures are planned around Interstate 81’s Exit 150 (Troutville) in Botetourt County for work to drill to take soil, rock and pavement borings.   Work is tentatively expected to be completed by Friday, Feb. 10. Temporary lane closures may be in place, Monday through Friday, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Route 11 and Route 220 around exit 150.  In addition, lane or shoulder closures may be in place on the exit 150 ramp. The test borings are needed to develop plans for future improvements.   These dates are tentative and could be adjusted depending on weather and work schedule. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2012/traffic_alert__interstate56271.asp SALEM – Two tractor-trailer accidents have occurred near mile marker 167 and have closed all lanes of Interstate 81 in Botetourt County.  Both accidents occurred just after 2 a.m.  All traffic currently is being detoured off I-81. Northbound I-81 traffic is being detoured off I-81 at exit 162 (Buchanan) onto Route 11.   Southbound I-81 traffic is being detoured off at exit 168 (Buchanan) also onto Route 11. The northbound crash involves a hazardous materials spill.  Accident responders and State Police are on scene. There is no estimated time for reopening I-81. For updates on the I-81 detour, visit www.511Virginia.org or dial 511. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2012/traffic_alert__one56317.asp SALEM – One lane of traffic in each direction of Interstate 81 in Botetourt County near mile marker 167.8 has reopened to traffic.  The right northbound lane and the right southbound lane are now open. Drivers should still expect congestion and delays on I-81 in Botetourt County.  As of 3:15 p.m., southbound I-81 traffic is backed up for 10 miles and northbound traffic is backed up for eight miles. Earlier, a crash involving two tractor trailers and a hazardous material spill had completely closed I-81 and required a detour onto Route 11 in the Buchanan area.  Traffic had been delayed throughout the day due to congestion. For updates on this incident and traffic backups, visit www.511Virginia.org or dial 511. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2012/traffic_alert__all56318.asp SALEM – All lanes of Interstate 81 in Botetourt County are now open. Since early this morning, traffic on northbound and southbound I-81 at mile marker 167.8 has been impacted.  I-81 traffic was detoured onto Route 11 until around 3 p.m. when one lane of traffic was reopened in each direction.  All lanes reopened to traffic before 9:30 p.m. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2012/vdot_provides_road_conditions55843.asp SALEM – With snow mostly in the western counties in Virginia Department of Transportation’s 12-county Salem District, snow plow operators and snow removal contractors have worked over night.  Crews will continue to plow roads today, particular secondary roads (those numbed 600 and above) and neighborhood streets in some areas. Snow plow operators and contractors have worked overnight throughout the region.  This morning, drivers will find the interstates in Pulaski, Montgomery, Roanoke and Botetourt counties clear and most primary roads (those numbered 1-599) are clear or in minor condition with just a few isolated slick spots.   Sun, 15 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2012/equipment_operators_spent_the55844.asp SALEM – Snow plow operators with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Salem District plowed secondary roads (those numbered 600 and above) and neighborhood streets today in areas where snow accumulated overnight.  Their efforts were focused mostly on secondary roads in Floyd, Carroll, Giles, Montgomery, Patrick and Pulaski counties. Conditions have improved on most secondary roads and they are in minor condition, (mostly clear with isolated slick spots) but snow plow drivers will continue to monitor conditions overnight as lower temperatures may cause roads to freeze and become icy. As of 5:30 p.m., Interstate 77, I-81 and I-581 are clear.  Drivers should use caution at bridges and ramps and watch for slick spots overnight. All major roads (those numbered 1-599) are clear with the possibility of slick spots forming in cooler areas in higher elevations overnight.   Some secondary roads, particularly in cooler spots in the New River Valley, and in higher elevations, may still have some icy spots and snow on the roadway.  Drivers should use caution.  Snow plow operators will monitor conditions overnight in these locations.    For the latest road conditions, motorists can dial 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org.   This will be the last news release associated with this event. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2011/salem_district_traffic_conditions55670.asp Motorists in areas of the Salem District of the Virginia Department of Transportation should plan ahead and use caution this morning. Following snow showers yesterday and last night some icy conditions are reported. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2011/update_pipe_replacement_to55642.asp SALEM —The closing date for Route 740 (Carvins Cove Road) in Botetourt County due a pipe replacement has changed.  Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, a section of Route 740 will be closed to through traffic.  This section of Route 740 starts at the end of state maintenance and extends about 0.1 mile south.  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2011/incident_closes_portion_of55636.asp SALEM —Motorists who use I-81 South in Botetourt County should expect delays due to an incident involving a tractor trailer.  Currently, both southbound lanes of I-81 are closed at mile marker 168, near the ramp to Route 11. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/salem/2011/incident_clean_up_progresses55637.asp SALEM —Motorists on I-81 South in Botetourt County should continue to expect delays following an incident involving a tractor trailer at mile marker 168, near the ramp to Route 11.  As of 4:15 p.m., the left lane of I-81 South had reopened and the right lane was expected to open once clean up was complete. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 24:00:00 GMT-8