Coming Soon
Interstate 581 and Valley View Interchange Improvements |
Project at a Glance
2013
Est Completion Date
2015
Cost
$71 million
Lengths and Limits
From 0.24 mile south of Hershberger Rd to 1.561 miles south of Hershberger Rd.
Locality
Roanoke
Contact
Scott Woodrum, P.E.
540-387-5353
What is being proposed?
The proposed project would complete the partial Interstate 581 interchange with Valley View Boulevard in the City of Roanoke.
The project would include reconstructing the existing ramps to accommodate future traffic and turning movements, construction of an off-ramp from I-581 southbound onto Valley View Boulevard, construction of an on-ramp from Valley View Boulevard onto I-581 northbound and construction of new auxiliary lanes along I-581 between Valley View Boulevard and Hershberger Road.
These proposed improvements will require the widening of Valley View Boulevard from the western end to the entrance of the Valley View Crossing shopping center. The project will widen the existing Valley View Boulevard bridge over I-581 to four lanes with turn lanes onto the I-581 on-ramps. Retaining walls will also be constructed for the bridge structure and the ramps.
The existing signal at Valley View Blvd and Valley View Crossing shopping center will be modified. The project will place new signals at the two new ramp intersections with Valley View Blvd. Revised lighting, signage and pavement markings will be installed to match the new traffic patterns.
Due to construction on the west side of I-581, a segment of the existing Lick Run stream and Lick Run Greenway will be relocated to the west of their current locations.
The work will also include extending and relocating impacted drainage structures, developing storm water management facilities and relocating affected utilities within the project limits. Sound barrier walls are under consideration along I-581 from the southern Valley View Blvd ramps to the Liberty Road bridge over I-581.
What is the project timeline?
A public hearing was held on June 7, 2011 at William Fleming High School to give citizens an opportunity to review and comment on the project information.
This project will be pursued through a design-build method of delivery. Subject to the availability of funding, acquisition of right of way and relocation of utilities is expected to begin in 2013. Construction on the project could begin in 2013. The project is expected to be completed in 2015.
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