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Busy Virginia Truck Stop Shuts Its Doors

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A busy Virginia TA truck stop has shut its doors.

On Saturday, the TravelCenters of America, located at exit 150 in Troutville, permanently closed.

VDOT claimed eminent domain over the property.  The truck stop will be torn down to take room for the I-81 interchange improvement. – The interchange joins I-81, U.S. 11 and U.S. 220.

There is no word on whether or not TA will build a new location near the interchange.

An estimated 66 employees lost their jobs as a result of the closure.

 

Sources:

Roanoke Times

WSLS

 

 

 

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