Road Closures & Construction
Current road construction projects, closures, and traffic updates affecting Radford and the surrounding area. Check VDOT's 511 Virginia for real-time conditions before traveling.
Major Active Projects
I-81 New River Bridge Replacement
Full replacement of the northbound and southbound bridges on I-81 over the New River near Exit 105. This is one of the largest active VDOT projects in the New River Valley.
Contractor
Vecellio and Grogan, Inc.
Project Cost
$62.2 million
Est. Completion
December 2026 (estimated)
Traffic Impacts
- •Lane closures and shifts on I-81 NB and SB near Exit 105
- •Periodic nighttime full closures with detours via Route 11
- •Reduced speed limits through work zone (55 mph)
- •Possible delays during peak construction periods
- •Ramp closures at Exit 105 may occur periodically
How to Check for Road Closures
- 1. Visit 511Virginia.org — VDOT's official real-time traffic info system with cameras and alerts.
- 2. Call 511 from any phone — Virginia's free traffic information hotline.
- 3. Follow @VaDOT on X/Twitter — real-time updates on closures and incidents.
- 4. Check the Waze Live Map — community-sourced reports of road issues.
- 5. Sign up for Alert Radford — receive local emergency and road alerts.
Work Zone Safety
Virginia law doubles fines for traffic violations in active work zones. Drive safely — workers' lives depend on it.
Traffic Resources
511 Virginia Traffic Info
Real-time traffic cameras, incidents, road conditions, and construction zones statewide
VDOT Road Conditions
Current road alerts, weather-related closures, and travel advisories
VDOT Salem District
Local VDOT office covering Radford and the New River Valley
Waze Live Map
Community-reported traffic incidents and real-time routing
Report a Road Hazard
For potholes, downed signs, or road hazards in Radford, contact Public Works at (540) 731-3610.
For state-maintained roads (I-81, Route 11, Route 177), contact VDOT at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).