Governor Youngkin unveils $270 million I-81 project to fix deadly curve

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…

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