Welcome to Roanoke Valley Field Notes, a collection of news and miscellaneous notes from the past week in the valley and a look ahead at what’s happening next week. Here’s my last edition if you missed it.
The much-discussed new center turn lane on Williamson Road is here to stay, with an interesting take from a city official.
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Williamson Road lane configuration results in 40% crash reduction
A lane reconfiguration on Williamson Road has resulted in 40% fewer total crashes on the road, Ross Campbell, director of public works in Roanoke, told the Roanoke City Council during Monday’s meeting…