This page provides information related to the proposed widening of I-81 in Virginia. The RACC I-81 Committee invites your comments and suggestions, and will try to provide answers to questions sent to us. If you have questions or suggestions, please e-mail them to Hunt Riegel.
Here you will also find copies of the major papers cited by VDOT and the RAIL Solution, and updates as events transpire. Please check the "Write to your legislator" link (below) for action you can take right now.
Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from VDOT
RACC's response to the Draft EIS from VDOT (Draft - .PDF file)
Virginia's Legislative Information System
Write to your legislator other decision makers about your I-81 concerns.
RAIL Solution. The web site of Virginia's Rail Solution organization. This group advocates the development of higher speed intermodal rail as an alternative to widening the I-81 Interstate highway to accomodate increasing truck freight demand.
Commonwealth Transportation Board Resolution of October, 2006
Updated 2007 April 24