Recently Completed: Interstate 81 extension of acceleration/deceleration lane near exit 26 at Emory
Cost and schedule ►
A project to lengthen the acceleration/decelration lanes on southbound Interstate 81 near exit 26 at Emory in Washington County was completed in June 2020.
Benefits
The project is part of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan and is anticipated to improve safety by providing motorists more time to merge on and off I-81 at exit 26 southbound.
Major Milestones
The project was awarded to W-L Construction, Inc., Chilhowie, in February 2020 and wrapped up in June 2020.
Resources
Brian Plummer, P.E.
276-669-6151
Major funding source: Interstate Corridor Improvement Plan funds
Phase: Recently Completed
UPC: 115345, 115346
State ID: 0081-095-092,N501
Lat/Long: 36.764167, -81.836389
Locality:
Washington