Improve 81 Series

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program consists of innovative, targeted improvements that will have a substantial effect on the safety and reliability of a critical portion of our nation's infrastructure. This podcast series focuses on discussions with VDOT on current improvement projects.

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Episodes

Bristol District: Exit 10-7

Tuesday Jan 24, 2023

Tuesday Jan 24, 2023

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. 

Bridge Challenges

Thursday Nov 03, 2022

Thursday Nov 03, 2022

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. 

Monday May 09, 2022

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. 

Friday Apr 22, 2022

On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they discuss the improvements from mile marker 229-296 which will widen I-81 in the Strasburg area. 
Our special guest this week is Pam Bowman the Project Manager for the I-81 southbound widening. 

Tuesday Mar 22, 2022

On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they discuss the improvements to the Southwest Virginia truck climbing lanes. 
Our special guest this week is Jim Jones the Bristol District I-81 Project Manager. 

How We Picked Our Projects

Tuesday Mar 01, 2022

Tuesday Mar 01, 2022

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program consists of innovative, targeted improvements that will have a substantial effect on the safety and reliability of a critical portion of our nation's infrastructure. This podcast series focuses on discussions with VDOT on current improvement projects.

A Year in Review

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program consists of innovative, targeted improvements that will have a substantial effect on the safety and reliability of a critical portion of our nation's infrastructure. This podcast series focuses on discussions with VDOT on current improvement projects.

Arterial Route Improvements

Monday Nov 08, 2021

Monday Nov 08, 2021

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program consists of innovative, targeted improvements that will have a substantial effect on the safety and reliability of a critical portion of our nation's infrastructure. This podcast series focuses on discussions with VDOT on current improvement projects.

Multimodal Improvements

Wednesday Oct 20, 2021

Wednesday Oct 20, 2021

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program consists of innovative, targeted improvements that will have a substantial effect on the safety and reliability of a critical portion of our nation's infrastructure. This podcast series focuses on discussions with VDOT on current improvement projects.

Exit 221-220

Wednesday Oct 06, 2021

Wednesday Oct 06, 2021

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program consists of innovative, targeted improvements that will have a substantial effect on the safety and reliability of a critical portion of our nation's infrastructure. This podcast series focuses on discussions with VDOT on current improvement projects.

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