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Roanoke Memorial's Belleview Closure Will Stretch Into 2027, Hospital Confirms

Roanoke Memorial's Belleview Closure Will Stretch Into 2027, Hospital Confirms

West Pavilion brick repair project won't wrap until summer 2027, more than two years after the street first shut down.

Why These 10 Miles Keep Shutting Down the Valley

Why These 10 Miles Keep Shutting Down the Valley

Just after 7 a.m. on a recent weekday, traffic on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County does what it has done for years: it stops.

New cameras on I-81 will soon ticket speeders

New cameras on I-81 will soon ticket speeders

Brief Valley Metro Stoppage Signals Key Bargaining Stage as Fare Increase Proposed

Brief Valley Metro Stoppage Signals Key Bargaining Stage as Fare Increase Proposed

Bus drivers refused overtime on a Monday earlier this month.

Walmart To Build Bus Stop at Valley View, Finally Breaking Bureaucratic Impasse

Walmart To Build Bus Stop at Valley View, Finally Breaking Bureaucratic Impasse

Progress has "taken forever," said a former city council member.

Leaders Celebrate, Evaluate Valley Metro at 50-year Mark, as New RFP Issued

Leaders Celebrate, Evaluate Valley Metro at 50-year Mark, as New RFP Issued

Is the city about to hire a new manager for its bus system?

Consultant Hired to Probe Roanoke Bus Company's Operations After Audit Issues

Consultant Hired to Probe Roanoke Bus Company's Operations After Audit Issues

AECOM is taking a thorough look at the bus system after audits showed finance issues.

Pedestrian Death Prompts Williamson Road Sidewalk Project — 4 Years After Crash

Pedestrian Death Prompts Williamson Road Sidewalk Project — 4 Years After Crash

Hundreds of crashes have occurred on Williamson Road, including another fatality this month.

Roanoke's Valley Metro Bus System Still Struggles with Financial Issues, Audit Finds

Roanoke's Valley Metro Bus System Still Struggles with Financial Issues, Audit Finds

Problems persist one year after an external audit unearthed issues that could imperil funding and services if not addressed.

As Roanoke City Expands Bike Lanes, Cyclists See Room for Improvement

As Roanoke City Expands Bike Lanes, Cyclists See Room for Improvement

Roanoke officials want to build streets that are safe for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. But the city's progress does not always meet best practices.

'A Perfect Storm': Roanoke Bus System Has Major Financial Control Issues, Audits Find

'A Perfect Storm': Roanoke Bus System Has Major Financial Control Issues, Audits Find

An auditor described one finding that Valley Metro failed to pay contractors who built the new transit center on time as 'a big deal.'

Roanoke Bus System To Launch On-Demand Sunday, Late Night Service in 'Microtransit' Pilot

Roanoke Bus System To Launch On-Demand Sunday, Late Night Service in 'Microtransit' Pilot

The two-year pilot program from Valley Metro fulfills a promise from city leaders who earmarked $3 million in federal pandemic relief funds to improve public transit.

Roanoke Heralds Completion of Long-Awaited Downtown Bus Station

Roanoke Heralds Completion of Long-Awaited Downtown Bus Station

Roanoke's $14-million downtown transit center has been four years in the making.

Spotty Greyhound Bus Service Leaves Riders Stranded in Roanoke Overnight

Spotty Greyhound Bus Service Leaves Riders Stranded in Roanoke Overnight

The situation emerged as Greyhound has cut services nationwide, including plans to staff and operate a bus station in Roanoke.

Roanoke Airport Officials Talk of Extending Runway Over I-581

Roanoke Airport Officials Talk of Extending Runway Over I-581

An extended runway would be critical to the Roanoke airport’s long-term survival, according to the agency's executive director.

'Toto, We're Not in Campbell Court Anymore': Roanoke Opens Sleek Third Street Bus Station

'Toto, We're Not in Campbell Court Anymore': Roanoke Opens Sleek Third Street Bus Station

Valley Metro opened part of its $13-million Third Street Station, which includes a Greyhound bus facility and city bus center.