23 episodes
Improve 81 Series improve81
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- Governo
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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Work Zone Safety
See how VDOT's corridor-wide Transportation Management Plan enhances work-zone safety and consistency among I-81 projects. More at Improve81.org.
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I-81 and I-77 Improvements
Five separate construction projects are coming to the Wytheville area, where I-81 and I-77 come together. They will enhance safety and traffic flow while supporting economic development. VDOT Bristol District Communications Manager Michelle Earl discusses the projects with Bristol District Location & Design Engineer Tamara Pritchard and Bristol District Megaprojects Engineer Marty Halloway. More at Improve81.org.
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Weyers Cave Truck Climbing Lanes
On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they discuss the Weyers Cave truck climbing lanes near the Augusta County and Rockingham County line,
Our special guest this week is Jennifer Hoover, Staunton District Engineer and Project Manager. -
Looking Back at 2023 and Ahead to 2024
On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they look back at the I-81 corridor during 2023 and look ahead to 2024.
Our special guests this week are:
Tabitha Crowder, Bristol District
Ken King, Salem District
Todd Stevens, Staunton District. -
Safety Service Patrol
On this episode, join Ken Slack and Dave Covington as they discuss the safety service patrol.
Our special guests this week are:
Sandy Wyrick, TOC Program Manager
George Kluchesky, Safety Service Patrol Supervisor
Chad Fisher, Safety Service Patrol Foreman -
Design Build
On this episode, join Jason Bond and Dave Covington as they discuss VDOT's design build delivery process.
Our special guests this week are:
Rob Griffith, Salem District Construction Engineer
Marty Halloway, Bristol District Engineer for Megaprojects
Matt Dana, Staunton District Preliminary Engineering Manager