BOTETOURT CO., Va. – The project aims to realign a hazardous S-curve, add a third lane, and provide a lasting solution to improve safety and emergency response on Interstate 81 near Buchanan.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Transportation announced a $270 million investment to improve a dangerous section of Interstate 81 near Buchanan, known for multiple fatal crashes.
The Virginia Department of Transportation project will focus on realigning an S-curve between mile markers 167 and 169, adding a third lane and straightening the road to enhance safety…