SALEM – Weather permitting, day and nighttime lane closures will be in place on north and southbound I-581 in the area of Valley View Boulevard in Roanoke the week of August 18.
Daytime closures
Beginning Monday, Aug. 18, a single right lane closure will be in place on northbound I-581 from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. each day through Saturday, Aug. 23. The single lane closure is necessary for shoulder and excavation work. On Wednesday Aug. 20 and Thursday, Aug. 21, a single lane closure will be in place on southbound I-581 near Valley View from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. for the installation of a temporary barrier wall.
Nighttime closures
Beginning Monday, Aug. 18, the right and center lanes of northbound I-581 will be closed from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning through Saturday, Aug. 23 for paving.
In addition to the lane closures, slow rolls may take place on northbound I-581 during nighttime hours to move heavy equipment into place. During a slow roll law enforcement will slow or stop traffic for up to 20 minutes.
This work is part of the I-581/Valley View interchange improvements project. http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/salem/valley_view_interchange.asp
For traffic related information visit www.511Virginia.org .