Before drivers can press the pedal harder, Virginia Department of Transportation wants to make sure highways are safe for the increased speed.
Virginia’s General Assembly approved a bill earlier this year to increase the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on certain interstates, multilane divided highways, and high-occupancy lanes that are separated from regular travel lanes.
VDOT posted the list of interstates being evaluated. During the first round of studies, researchers will study a total of 741 miles, including interstates 54, 66, 77, 81, 95, 295 and 395.
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