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Roanoke County outlines $280 million capital program and major transportation projects
Summary
Chairman David Radford said the county plans more than $280 million in capital projects over the next decade, cited a multi-phase I-81 corridor project and upcoming Route 460 intersection improvements, and reiterated support for airport upgrades and broadband expansion.
Roanoke County leaders outlined a multi-year capital program and key transportation projects during the 2025 State of the County address.
Chairman David Radford said the county’s capital improvement program will invest more than $280,000,000 over the next decade in projects that include the Hollins Library, fire-and-rescue station upgrades and transportation work. He described a major, multi-phase project along Interstate 81 that the speech characterized at approximately $1,500,000,000 and said work is progressing toward a mid-2026 milestone.
Radford also described intersection improvements along Route 460 planned to begin within two years and referenced local adoption of the "Safe Streets and Roads for All" approach to identify high-crash corridors and target safety improvements in coordination with VDOT. He said county leaders will continue to press for state funding to support Catawba Hospital and advocate for runway extensions and upgrades at the Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport.
Public-safety capital: Radford highlighted the recently opened Bonsack Fire Station, which he said cost $8,000,000 and added 18 personnel; he reported response times in the Bonsack area fell from just over eight minutes to just over four minutes after the station opened.
Why it matters: The capital program and transportation projects are intended to support safety, economic development and connectivity as the county grows. Radford framed broadband expansion, airport improvements and road safety work as key to sustaining regional competitiveness.
What comes next: County officials said they will phase capital projects over the coming years and seek state and federal funding partners where appropriate. Figures and schedule details were reported by the chairman during his remarks and may require follow-up for procurement and financing specifics.
