Interstate 81 extended ramp closure at exit 141 scheduled for this weekend

SALEM – As part of the Interstate 81 widening project in Roanoke County near Salem, an extended ramp closure on southbound I-81 has been scheduled throughout this weekend beginning Friday evening, November 22, for deep mill paving work.

Weather permitting, starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 22, the I-81 southbound on-ramp at exit 141 will be closed. The on-ramp will remain closed through the weekend and reopen at approximately 5:30 a.m. the morning of Monday, November 25.  

A detour will be in place for drivers to use exit 140 as an alternate for access onto I-81 and message boards will inform drivers.

To get the latest traffic information, visit www.511Virginia.org.