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What are the key details for the project “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141”?

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The project “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Salem, Virginia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

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What is the latest status of the project “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141”?

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The status recorded for “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141” is under construction.

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141” to USD 179000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction Project Exit 137 to Exit 141”?

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This Taiyo project page references Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) along with the original URL (https://vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/salem-district/salem-district-roadwatch-april-24---may-1-2026.php). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	A $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes. The project includes replacing six bridges, widening two bridges, installing approximately 2.6 miles of sound barrier walls along northbound I-81, improving the southbound exit 137 off-ramp intersection at Wildwood Road, and adding interchange lighting at exits 137, 140, and 141. Work is underway with barrier walls in place and two lanes of traffic expected to remain open during the project. Expected completion is summer 2026.
Original sector	Transportation
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Record type	Project
Sector	Road
Article published date	2026-04-27

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Virginia
City	Salem

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