
The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program evolves to meet the needs of interstate travelers. I-81 Program Delivery Director Dave Covington talks with Communications Coordinator Ken Slack about new widening projects that will help enhance safety and traffic flow. More at Improve81.org.
May 14, 2024
10 min

See how VDOT's corridor-wide Transportation Management Plan enhances work-zone safety and consistency among I-81 projects. More at Improve81.org.
Mar 29, 2024
17 min

Five separate construction projects are coming to the Wytheville area, where I-81 and I-77 come together. They will enhance safety and traffic flow while supporting economic development. VDOT Bristol District Communications Manager Michelle Earl discusses the projects with Bristol District Location & Design Engineer Tamara Pritchard and Bristol District Megaprojects Engineer Marty Halloway. More at Improve81.org.
Feb 12, 2024
7 min

On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they discuss the Weyers Cave truck climbing lanes near the Augusta County and Rockingham County line,
Our special guest this week is Jennifer Hoover, Staunton District Engineer and Project Manager.
Feb 2, 2024
12 min

On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they look back at the I-81 corridor during 2023 and look ahead to 2024.
Our special guests this week are:
Tabitha Crowder, Bristol District
Ken King, Salem District
Todd Stevens, Staunton District.
Dec 15, 2023
18 min

On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they discuss the safety service patrol.
Our special guests this week are:
Sandy Wyrick, TOC Program Manager
George Kluchesky, Safety Service Patrol Supervisor
Chad Fisher, Safety Service Patrol Foreman
Sep 12, 2023
16 min

On this episode, join Jason Bond and Dave Covington as they discuss VDOT's design build delivery process.
Our special guests this week are:
Rob Griffith, Salem District Construction Engineer
Marty Halloway, Bristol District Engineer for Megaprojects
Matt Dana, Staunton District Preliminary Engineering Manager
Aug 4, 2023
16 min

On this episode, join Michelle Earl and Dave Covington as they discuss the improvements coming to Exit 10 through Exit 7 on I-81.
Our special guest this week is Gene Holley, Bristol District I-81 Coordinator.
Jan 24, 2023
9 min

On this episode, join Jason Bond and Dave Covington as they discuss the bridge challenges along the I-81 corridor.
Our special guest this week is Dean Hackett, Salem District Bridge Engineer.
Nov 3, 2022
5 min

On this episode, join Jason Bond and Dave Covington as they discuss the ramp extensions at the Troutville Rest Area.
Our special guest this week is Tony Handy, Area Construction Engineer in Salem.
May 9, 2022
6 min
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