Ramp closures on Interstate 81 at Exit 89B in Pulaski County have started as part of a bridge project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The closures affect both the on-ramp from Draper Valley Road to northbound I-81 and the off-ramp from northbound I-81 onto Draper Valley Road.
A detour has been set up for drivers. Motorists are directed to use Exit 94 (Pulaski) for access to or from northbound I-81. Signs will guide traffic along the detour route.
To reach northbound I-81 at Exit 94, drivers should take Route 11 to Draper Valley Road. Northbound travelers heading to Pulaski can exit at 94B onto Route 99.
“Beginning this evening, the Exit 89B on-ramp from Draper Valley Road to northbound I-81 and the Exit 89B off-ramp from northbound I-81 onto Draper Valley Road are closed.”
“Drivers can use Exit 94 (Pulaski) to get onto or to exit from northbound I-81. A signed detour will be in place to route traffic.”
“Motorists should use Route 11 to Draper Valley Road to reach northbound I-81 at Exit 94. Northbound I-81 traffic heading to Pulaski can use Exit 94B on to Route 99.”
The ramp closures are expected as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area.
