Absentee Ballot Applications Mailed to Registered Voters

The Roanoke County Registrar’s Office has learned that many registered Roanoke County voters recently received a mailer containing an absentee ballot application. The mailer did not originate from the Roanoke County Registrar’s Office....

Green Ridge Rec Staff Highlights Center Cleaning Efforts

The staff at Green Ridge Recreation Center has taken cleaning to a new level! See how staff is working to ensure guest safety through enhanced sanitation procedures and a lot of love for the center and its patrons.

Visit the Green Ridge Recreation Center w...

New Elections Office Location

Roanoke County’s Department of Elections has moved! The new location is 

Roanoke County Department of Elections900 Chestnut Street, Vinton 24179Tel. (540) 772-7500

Please visit https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation for the ...

Roanoke County Modified Services Under Phase 3

(Roanoke County, VA - July 1, 2020)   Beginning July 1, Roanoke County will begin providing additional services to the public as part of its reopening plan under Phase 3. All County buildings have been closed to the public since March, with some ...

VDOT: "Pardon Our Dust" Meeting for Route 419 Project

Construction on a 0.5-mile section of Route 419 (Electric Road) in Roanoke County in front of Tanglewood Mall is anticipated to begin in late July or early August.

The project includes improvements to alleviate congestion and provide safer accommodations f...

Roanoke County Department of Social Services to Offer Financial Relief to Citizens

(Roanoke County, VA—July 10, 2020) Beginning July 13, the Roanoke County Department of Social Services will offer short term financial assistance made possible through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Residents...

Road Closure Change: Access to Explore Park via the Parkway Restored from the North

National Park Service (NPS) officials announced today that a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 112.4 to Milepost 115.5 is now open providing access to Explore Park from the north. This section is the northernmost portion of a larger closure ...

Supreme Court of Virginia Issues Order Extending Declaration of Judicial Emergency Through Aug. 30

(Richmond, Va., July 29, 2020)  --  The Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously extends the Declaration of Judicial Emergency through August 30, 2020, and orders that the provisions of the Seventh Order Extending Declaration Of Judicial Em...

Roanoke County Releases Phase 1 Guide for Restaurants

Roanoke County is providing this guide related to outdoor dining for dining establishments operating under the Phase 1 Forward Virginia plan. Please be aware this information only applies to the temporary use of outdoor dining. Please use the contacts wit...

2019 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report Published

In conjunction with the 2019 State of the County Address, Roanoke County has published the 2019 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report that highlights progress towards the seven strategic initiatives developed through the County's 2016 Community Strategic...

Fatal Crash Investigation

Roanoke County Police is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive. On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at around quarter to eight in the evening, a motorcycle was traveling Southbound on Williams...

Traffic Alert: Virtual "Pardon Our Dust" Meeting for Route 419 Project

Construction on a 0.5-mile section of Route 419 (Electric Road) in Roanoke County in front of Tanglewood Mall is anticipated to begin in late July or early August.

The project includes improvements to alleviate congestion and provide safer accommodations f...

Road Closure Change: Access to Explore Park via the Parkway Restored from the North

National Park Service (NPS) officials announced today that a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 112.4 to Milepost 115.5 is now open providing access to Explore Park from the north. This section is the northernmost portion of a larger closure ...

Traffic Alert (6/12/20): Route 221 Bridge Replacement over Martins Creek

Work is set to begin on the existing bridge on Route 221 over Martins Creek for replacement of a box culvert at the intersection with Martins Creek Rd (Route 696). A temporary road section will be built and installed to the north and next to the existing ...

Traffic Alert: Plantation Rd. (Route 115) - Delays near intersection of Plantation Rd and Lila Dr.

Starting May 15th, VDOT will begin work on Plantation Road (Route 115) near the intersection with Lila Drive to install a new traffic signal. This project will require alternating lane closures on northbound and southbound portions of Plantation Road. Par...