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I-81 and I-77 Construction Update | Richmond News
Drivers on I-81 and I-77 brace for major roadwork—bridge rehab, lane expansions, and nighttime construction stretching through 2028. Key projects include six bridge repairs near Exit 50 in Smyth County, new southbound lanes in Wythe County, and upgrades at the I-81/I-77 interchange in Wytheville. Nighttime paving and inspections are underway, plus superloads rolling through. Off the interstates, Route 460, 19, and 23 see safety and traffic flow improvements, while Tazewell, Wise, and Wythe counties tackle intersections, bridge replacements, and connector roads—all demanding extra caution and…
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