Route 7 widening project aims to deliver some relief for commuters Jun 15 2019 Transportation leaders broke ground Thursday on a project that will widen the busy road to six lanes from four between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive, and add pathways for cyclists and pedestrians. Read More Interstate 81 Affects Our Region, Too Aug 23 2018 The General Assembly knows I-81 is a dangerous highway and has directed VDOT to devise an upgrade plan for Virginia’s stretch. That plan includes widening the entire 325 miles to a minimum of three lanes in each direction, with some cost estimates reaching $3 billion. Read More
Interstate 81 Affects Our Region, Too Aug 23 2018 The General Assembly knows I-81 is a dangerous highway and has directed VDOT to devise an upgrade plan for Virginia’s stretch. That plan includes widening the entire 325 miles to a minimum of three lanes in each direction, with some cost estimates reaching $3 billion. Read More
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