I-581 Traffic

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DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• On I-581 North in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 6 to mile marker 6.6, motorists c

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 146.1 to mile marker 146.7, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Roanoke from mile marker 147.2 to mile marker 142.9, motorists ca

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On VA-419 (Electric Rd SW) in the County of Roanoke from Exit To Electric Ramp SW; BUS US-

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On VA-419 (Electric Rd SW) in the County of Roanoke from Exit To Electric Ramp SW; BUS US-

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On VA-419 (Electric Rd) in the County of Roanoke from Ogden Rd; Rt. 867N/S (Roanoke County

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On US-220 in the County of Roanoke at the ramp, motorists can expect potential delays in t

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On VA-419 (Electric Rd) in the County of Roanoke from Ogden Rd; Rt. 867N/S (Roanoke County

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Botetourt from mile marker 147.4 to mile marker 151.7, motorists

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• On I-81 in the County of Botetourt from mile marker 151.7 to mile marker 147.3, motorists

  TYPE: Construction Serious

I-581 News Reports

• I-581 has infamously short weaving sections, here is how to stay safe on the road

  • I-581

  • source: Bing
  • 13 views
  • Mar 10, 2026 1:54pm
  581

  Interstate 581 has notoriously short weaving lanes for drivers to enter and exit the roadway. Getting on and off 581 can be a bit tricky in many spots. Read More

• Firefighters tackle brush fire seen from Interstate 581

  • Virginia
  • I-581

  • source: Bing
  • 21 views
  • Mar 09, 2026 3:10pm
  581

  Firefighters have responded to a brush fire that was apparently visible from a section of Interstate 581. According to Roanoke FireEMS Department, crews were sent to the scene ... Read More

• Man killed in crash on I-581 in Roanoke

  • I-581

  • source: Bing
  • 16 views
  • Mar 06, 2026 11:52am
  581

  Virginia State Police confirmed that a man died and another person was injured in a crash last night on Interstate 581 in Roanoke. Read More

• Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-581 in Roanoke

  • Virginia
  • I-581

  • source: Bing
  • 26 views
  • Mar 06, 2026 09:44am
  581

  ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday night in Roanoke, according to Virginia State Police. The crash occurred March 5 at 5:09 p.m. on southbound Interstate 581, near the ... Read More

• 38-year-old dies after motorcycle crash on Interstate 581: VSP

  • Virginia
  • Police Cruiser Crash

  • source: Bing
  • 26 views
  • Mar 06, 2026 08:45am
  Virginia State Police (VSP) said a 38-year-old died after a motorcycle crash on Thursday. Read More

• 58-year-old dies after motorcycle crash on Interstate 581: VSP

  • I-581

  • source: Bing
  • 20 views
  • Mar 06, 2026 05:41am
  581

  Virginia State Police (VSP) said a 58-year-old died after a motorcycle crash on Thursday. Read More

• High priority crash on I-81 in Roanoke, VDOT reports

  • Virginia
  • I81

  • source: Bing
  • 43 views
  • Mar 05, 2026 3:24pm
  ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - A traffic disruption has been reported by the Va. Department of Transportation (VDOT) at the 2.3 mile marker in Roanoke County on the southbound section of I-581. Drivers should ... Read More