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NRV I-81 ramp extensions, now open, give drivers room to accelerate and merge

Mountain Media, LLCAugust 11, 2026

Two new I-81 entrance ramp extensions opened in the New River Valley, giving drivers more room to accelerate and merge safely into traffic.

SALEM – Drivers now have more room to accelerate and enter Interstate 81 with two new ramp extensions recently opened in the New River Valley. The I-81 southbound 94 entrance ramp (VA99 – Pulaski) in Pulaski County was extended about 950 feet, helping drivers reach near-interstate speed while merging into traffic. The I-81 northbound 105 entrance […]