Virginia relaxation space shuttered since Might reopens with extra truck parking
The Virginia Division of Transportation (VDOT) introduced {that a} common relaxation space positioned in Botetourt County has reopened after months of closure for upgrades.
On December 16, VDOT introduced the reopening of the Troutville Relaxation Space positioned on southbound I-81 close to mile marker 158.
The remainder space was closed in Might 2022 to permit crews to increase the ramps resulting in the power.
The off ramp into the remainder space was prolonged roughly 500 ft and the ramp onto southbound I-81 was prolonged roughly 2,100 ft, VDOT says.
Along with the ramp work, VDOT additionally added 12 truck parking areas to the remainder space.
The remainder space upgrades price $4.9 million.
The Troutville Relaxation Space upgrades are half of a bigger I-81 Hall Enchancment Program designed to enhance security, enhance reliability and foster financial development alongside the 325-mile I-81 hall.
