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Prepared for:
City of Roanoke
Office of Economic Development
Prepared by:
Economic Development Research Group
Boston, MA
January 2000
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March 31, 2003 Politicians push to re-plot I-73 course
Feb. 19, 2003 Bill on I-73 sales clears legislature
Feb. 6, 2003 Road plans pit history against I-73
Jan. 29, 2003 House passes bill to start buying land along I-73's path
Jan. 28, 2003 Plan to buy I-73 land gets preliminary OK
Jan. 16, 2003 Agency may play key role in I-73
Jan. 13, 2003 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors come to no conclusion regarding I-73
Nov. 20, 2002 I-73 opponents seek further roadblocks to planned route
Nov. 10, 2002 Group wins hard-fought struggle over I-73
Nov. 5, 2002 Historic designation delays I-73 plans
Oct. 27, 2002 Officials want to clear fog over I-73
Oct. 24, 2001 With partisan vote, Roanoke County shows ire over I-73
The 3-2 vote puts the Board of Supervisors on the record as being opposed to a route through the western part of the county.
Sept. 17 Candidates take I-73 en route to November
Interstate 73 has overlaid itself on the road map of this fall's election campaign, with several Democrats lining up against its proposed route through Southeast Roanoke and Roanoke County.
Aug. 5 Coopers Cove refuses to cave in to interstate
Residents worry the road will pave over the treasures history has left them.
July 8 I-73 fuels joy, grief for those in path
Interstate opponents say historical sites and environmental issues are their best means of defense.
July 8 Did wetlands or politeness change route?
Henry County residents somehow got I-73 rerouted.
July 8 Agency:Interstate might harm logperch fish
The endangered fish, farm land and forests are concerns that may affect the federal approval of I-73.
June 22 I-73 route tweaked to save wetlands
The new plan through Henry County will also cost just a little less to build.
June 20 I-73 plan is missing 3 of 6 states
It won't be an interstate in West Virginia. In Virginia, the section from Bluefield to Roanoke is on the back burner. But the state doing the most is North Carolina.
June 20 A sensible solution for the Interstate 73 mess
It will take more than an upgrade - but less than a new-terrain highway.
May 26 S.E. residents feel road rage over I-73
Most people in Southeast Roanoke or Mount Pleasant didn't speak up at public meetings because they thought one of the other routes would be chosen.
May 18 Transportation Board OKs building I-73
Both Martinsville and Henry County officials preferred the eastern route because water and sewer lines are already in place.
May 17 Transportation Board discusses moving I-73 to boost Martinsville
Results of the discussion won't be known until today, when the board votes on whether to build Interstate 73.
May 16 Residents want details on I-73
Connector road might pass through Crowell Gap in Roanoke County.
May 12 Residents stare down I-73 route
Transportation Board to vote on road Thursday.
May 11 Preferred I-73 route unveiled
VDOT selects a route east and south of downtown Roanoke for the proposed interstate.
April 26 EPA gives low rating to I-73's environmental impact statement
Although critical of the state's report, the federal agency's low rating won't stop the project.
April 15 Environmental issues postpone I-73 plans for another month
Air quality, hazardous materials and history are on the minds of Virginians who want to protect the state's assets.
March 15 Public likes U.S. 220 upgrade option
Public opinion already is in, and it shows a lot of support for improving U.S. 220 instead of building a new interstate.
March 11 Board to ponder many thoughts about I-73
Commonwealth Transportation Board reviews public comments this week.
March 4 Decisions ahead for this region's voice about I-73
When Lorinda Lionberger took her seat on the Commonwealth Transportation Board, she wanted to be a valuable addition.
Jan. 7 Some favor building the interstate; others say improve U.S. 220
Almost everyone in the area wants a better road between Roanoke and Martinsville, but residents disagree sharply over what constitutes improvement.
Dec. 16, 2000 Eastern I-73 route hits arm of lake
An owner of lake property alerted VDOT to the oversight in its draft proposal.
VDOT says new interstate would reduce air pollution
The road's biggest environmental threat is to the area's streams, wetlands and storm water runoff. |
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