Opening ceremonies initially took place in 1965 for the opening of the Interstate 81 bridge, named the Ingles Ferry Bridge. Photo courtesy of VDOT Marty Gordon NRVsports@mainstreetnewspapers.com A new Interstate 81 bridge over the New River near Radford was opened in 2023, but construction barrels still remain at the site. Officials from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said there are still minor details that need to be corrected. VDOT spokesman Jason Bond said construction of the new bridge involved...