Studies
Interstate 81 Exit 77/Exit 80 Interchange Alternative Study
Strategically Targeted and Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) StudyDecember 2020
Est Completion Date
early 2022
Phase
Study Phase
Locality
Wythe
District
Bristol
Contact
Samantha Farmer, Bristol District Planning Specialist
276-696-3280
What's Being Done?
In December 2020, VDOT began a Strategically Targeted and Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) Study of the Interstate 81 Exit 77 and Exit 80 interchanges. Two survey opportunities were offered to the public during the study (March 1-21, 2021 and December 6, 2021 - January 3, 2022).
View the project study area map here.
View study information document here.
The purpose of the study is to:
- Evaluate how traffic moves through the interstate ramps and intersections near the ramps, as well as evaluate safety conditions in these areas.
- Develop potential improvement projects to enhance safety and traffic operations in the study area.
- Consider innovative intersection/interchange designs.
- Improve access along the ramps and intersections.
- Identify improvements that can be advanced to funding in VDOT's Six-Year Improvement Program.
Video
Click here to watch video created during second survey (the video is also available from within the survey link above).