As part of the Interstate 581 and Elm Avenue interchange project in Roanoke, there are ramp and lane closures scheduled next week for bridge work.On Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, the on-ramp to southbound I-581 from Elm Avenue will be closed from 10 p.m. in the evening to 6 a.m. the following morning.
On Thursday, April 9, there will be a right lane closure on eastbound Elm Avenue from 8 p.m. in the evening to 11 a.m. Friday morning, April 10. Traffic traveling eastbound towards Vinton will use the turn lane onto the I-581 on-ramp as a through lane. Police may assist with traffic control.
This work is weather and work schedule permitting. Drivers should expect delays or seek alternate routes. Motorists are encouraged to use caution as they travel through the work zone.
For real-time traffic information, call 511 or visit www.511Virgnia.org.