VDOT's Salem District serves citizens in the Roanoke & New River valleys, Martinsville & Hillsville areas. Real-time traffic:
@511SouthwestVA
Statewide:
@VaDOT
What a great opportunity to get out into the community yesterday at the Virginia Tech CEE Career Fair! To learn more about what we are looking for or to apply for a job/internship with our
#family
, visit . We want YOU!
@vtnews
#jobs
TRAFFIC ALERT: RT 684 (Penicks Mill Rd) IN BEDFORD COUNTY TO CLOSE TOMORROW, Wed. Oct. 23, 2024, at 8:30am for a pipe replacement located 0.20 mile north of RT 688 (Buffalo Run) & 0.50 mile south of RT 682 (Kelso Mill Rd). Expected completion on same day by 2:30pm that afternoon.
It may be getting colder. It may be getting darker earlier. But it doesn't mean go faster. Celebrate
#BackToTheFutureDay
by keeping your speed where it should be. Be part of the future and
#slowdown
.
#DriveSafe
Wanna talk trash? We do!
Did you know:
🚗 52% of roadway litter is from drivers
🚶♀️ 23% of roadway litter is from pedestrians
How can you help:
🚮 Never litter
🚮 Place trash in the proper bin
🚮 Adopt a local highway:
TRAFFIC ALERT: The
#I81
NB exit 105 on ramp at RT 232 in
@montgomeryva
closed Friday, Oct. 18, from 8pm-5am the next morning. Drivers to use alternate routes for access onto the Interstate from RT 232. Message boards to alert drivers. Updates at .
Our
#VDOT
crews and staff had a great time with all the kids last month at the annual Touch-a-Truck event at Green Hill Park in Salem last month. There's nothing like a big truck!
@RoanokeCounty
Traffic Alert: The
#I81
rest area at MM 108.5 southbound will be closed tonight, October 13, from 8pm to 6am tomorrow morning for paving operations. Drivers will need to use alternate rest areas or exits for rest area needs during this time.
#VDOT
@VaTruckingAssn
Our
#VDOT
crews in Dublin cleaned up and worked on Route 650 (Clarks Ferry Road) yesterday after
#HurricaneHelene
left its nasty little mark on it. Way to go crew!!!!
TRAFFIC ALERT: The left lane of I-81 in
@PulaskiCountyVA
between MM 96.3 and 95.7 is closed due to overnight paving going long. Drivers should expect possible delays. The lane is expected to reopen later this morning. Visit for updates.
#I81
TRAFFIC ALERT: The left lane of I-81 in
@PulaskiCountyVA
between MM 96.3 and 95.7 is closed due to overnight paving going long. Drivers should expect possible delays. The lane is expected to reopen later this morning. Visit for updates.
#I81
Traffic Alert: Route 460 in Bedford County in the vicinity of Goode Road, all eastbound lanes are blocked due to a tractor-trailer crash. Drivers should seek alternate routes or expect delays. A detour is being put into place. Check for updates.
Traffic Alert: Route 460 in Bedford County in the vicinity of Goode Road, all eastbound lanes are blocked due to a tractor-trailer crash. Drivers should seek alternate routes or expect delays. A detour is being put into place. Check for updates.
Did you hear? WINTER is coming! We are looking for Emergency CDL Equipment Operators. Visit www.VirginiaDOT/jobs today to apply. Application deadline is December 1. Spread the word!
#jobsearch
#jobs
#jobseekers
#VDOT
More Virginians are eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. For the latest updates eligible locations:
To apply for assistance visit , use the FEMA App, or call the helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
The average first fall freeze date for west of the Blue Ridge is around 10/11, with piedmont locations around 10/21. Only a few locations have already seen a freeze, but more areas could see their first freeze with below average temperatures expected in the next two weeks.
#RNKwx
The Parkway remains closed to all uses as emergency stabilization continues from Helene. Hazards both seen and unseen endanger unauthorized users, including weakened roadbed, hanging limbs, and responder vehicles. Thank you for your cooperation!
Update⬇️
TRAFFIC ALERT:
@carrollcountyva
RT 606 FRIES RD BRIDGE REOPENS TO 1 LANE late afternoon Oct. 11. Stop lights on each end to direct traffic 24/7 while repairs continue. Width restricted to 8 ft. Use CAUTION. Updates on message boards. SHOUT OUT to 4 bridge crews for a fast reopen!
Oh deer — fall romance is in the air! It's deer mating season and VDOT & Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) are reminding motorists to stay alert on the roads as deer have love on their mind.
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