Interstate 81 Widening
Exit 143 to Exit 150
Roanoke County and
Botetourt County
Design Public Hearing
https://www.virginiadot.org/I81exit143to150
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 5-7 p.m.
Lord Botetourt High School
1435 Roanoke Road
Daleville, VA 24083
Find out about a project to provide additional capacity and improve safety by
widening seven miles of Interstate 81 from two lanes to three lanes in both directions
between exit 143 in Roanoke County and exit 150 in Botetourt County. New lanes will
be built at locations along I-81’s right and left shoulders.
The project also includes replacing eight bridges on I-81, installing approximately
8,500 feet of sound barrier along the northbound lanes and realigning two ramps and
removing one ramp at exit 150. This project will involve a change and/or break in
limited access.
The hearing will be held in an “open-house” format and VDOT representatives will be
present to answer questions.
Review the project information and the National Environmental Policy Act document
in the form of a Categorical Exclusion at the public hearing or after the hearing at
VDOT’s Salem District Office located at 731 Harrison Ave, Salem VA, 540-387-5353,
800-367-7623, TTY/TDD 711. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of
appropriate personnel to answer your questions.
Property impact information, relocation assistance policies and tentative construction
schedules are available for your review at the above address and will be available at
the public hearing.
Give your written or oral comments at the meeting or submit them by
September 29, 2023, to Craig Moore, Project Manager, 731 Harrison Avenue,
Salem, VA 24153. You may also email your comments to I81-Exit143-
150@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “I-81 Exits 143 to 150 Widening Public
Comment” in the subject heading.
VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and
activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you
need more information in regards to your civil rights on this project or need special
assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Craig
Moore at the phone numbers listed above.
Federal Project: NHPP-0812(321), UPC: 116201 State Project: 0081-080-947, B601, B602,
B603, B604, B605, B696, B697, B698, B699, C501, P101, R201
In case of inclement weather or other issues, the hearing will be held
September 26, 2023, at the same time and location.
