Virginia Department of Transportation I‑81 Safety and Operational Improvements RFQ

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) seeks qualified contractors to execute a major highway widening and bridge replacement project on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County, spanning approximately mile markers 131‑134. The scope includes adding an additional lane in each direction, replacing two bridges (Glenvar Heights Boulevard and Dow Hollow Road), resurfacing existing pavement, installing new signage, storm‑drain infrastructure, noise barriers, and related drainage and utility work. The work will be performed under an urgent schedule to improve safety and operational capacity on this critical corridor. • Add one lane northbound and southbound on I‑81 (mile 131‑134) • Replace two existing bridges and reconstruct asphalt pavement • Install storm‑drain systems, noise barriers, signage, and related roadway structures • Requires design‑build experience, Virginia professional engineering licensure, VDOT pre‑qualification, and bonding capacity of approximately $220 million.