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Roanoke County Among Nation’s Healthiest Communities for 2022

June 22, 2022 – Roanoke County has been recognized as No. 133 in the country by U.S. News & World Report in their 2022 Healthiest Communities ranking.

The County was ranked out of the top 500 Urban, High-Performing communities nationwide with...

Road Notice: Duiguids Lane Bridge Replacement Begins July 5

Beginning July 5, 2022, a section of Route 760 (Diuguids Lane) in Roanoke County will be closed as part of a road project to replace the bridge over the Roanoke River. Traffic will be detoured for approximately 45 days.

The bridge is located at the Salem c...

June 30th Community Meeting for the East Roanoke River Greenway

The Roanoke River Greenway is an important regional project that will eventually run over 30 miles along the Roanoke River linking Montgomery County to Explore Park. As a part of this regional greenway, Roanoke County is evaluating how best to route the g...

Road Notice (6/15/22): Beginning Monday, June 20, Detour for Route 311/419 Roundabout Construction

As part of the construction of a new roundabout, portions of the Route 419 and Route 311 intersection in Roanoke County at Hanging Rock will be closed starting Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Some drivers will need to detour due to the partial intersection clos...

Roanoke County and Cox Host Network Expansion for Bent Mountain

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, leaders from Roanoke County and Cox Communications gathered to announce a new broadband expansion to the Bent Mountain community.

Cox Communications and Roanoke County partnered to extend broadband services to the rural Bent Mount...

RoCo Mobile App Now Available!

Roanoke County’s new RoCo Mobile app for iPhone and Android devices puts County services and information at your fingertips! The app features one-touch access to easily view County News, Emergency Alerts, Calendars, Public Notices, and more! Just tap to g...

Glo Fiber Construction Updates

Glo Fiber has begun deployment in selected areas in Roanoke County. Roanoke County's Communications and Information Technology GIS staff has created an interactive map that showcases updates to Glo Fiber's current construction areas with...

Road Notice (4/21/22): Construction Begins on New Roundabout at Route 311 and Route 419

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is beginning a road project to replace the signalized intersection of Route 311 and Route 419 in Roanoke County at Hanging Rock with a roundabout. Constructing a roundabout can enhance safety, improve traff...

Roanoke County Earns National Awards for Model Programs

(May 16, 2022) – Roanoke County has been recognized with three Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative and effective county government programs that strengthen services for its citizens. T...

Road Notice (4/11/22): Green Ridge Road Culvert Replacement .25 Miles East of Cove Road

Beginning April 11, 2022, Green Ridge Road (Route 628) will undergo a culvert replacement located .25 miles east of the road’s entrance from Cove Road (Route 780). Single lane closures will be in place and will be maintained utilizing temporary traffic si...

Road Notice (3/22/2022): Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction from Exit 137 to 141

A $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes is set to begin. Starting in February and continuing into the early summer, work will be performed on the inside and outside ...

Road Notice (2/9/22): I-81 Shoulder Work Begins as Part of a Widening Project From Exit 137-141

Starting in February and continuing into the early summer, work will be performed on the inside and outside shoulders along a five-mile section of both northbound and southbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and the City of Salem. The shoulder strengthe...

Road Notice (4/11/22): Green Ridge Road Culvert Replacement .25 Miles East of Cove Road

Beginning April 11, 2022, Green Ridge Road (Route 628) will undergo a culvert replacement located .25 miles east of the road’s entrance from Cove Road (Route 780). Single lane closures will be in place and will be maintained utilizing temporary traffic si...

Sign-up Your Cell Phone for RoCo Alert Notifications

You can now add optional cell phone numbers to our RoCo Alert system to receive notifications in the case of an emergency. New features in the system also allow you to voluntarily share information that may help save your life, including health conditions...

Submit Neighborhood Concerns

Roanoke County's Zoning Code Enforcement officers work with citizens and property owners to investigate and resolve violations of the County code and zoning ordinance. These rules and regulations are in effect to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of ...

Watch Board of Supervisors Meetings Online

Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas can be viewed online on our Meetings and Videos page. 

If a Board of Supervisors meeting is in progress, select the "LIVE MEETING" link at the top of the page to stream the meeting on your comput...