Roanoke drivers should plan for Orange and Gainsboro work June 9

Roanoke drivers using Orange Avenue near Gainsboro Road have another short work-zone window to put on next week's calendar.

The city says work to update the crosswalks at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Gainsboro Road will affect eastbound and westbound traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The alert does not describe a full closure, but it does warn drivers to expect delays around the intersection.

• What to know: The work is scheduled for daytime hours on June 9.
• Who is affected: Commuters, transit riders, delivery traffic, pedestrians and cyclists using the Orange Avenue corridor.
• Driver action: Allow extra time and watch for crews, temporary traffic controls and crossing changes.

Because Orange Avenue is a major east-west route, even a short crosswalk project can ripple into nearby commute patterns. Residents should check city updates before traveling if weather or construction conditions shift the schedule.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Roanoke homepage Latest News & Events alert, Traffic Alert: Orange Avenue at Gainsboro Road, checked June 2, 2026, roanokeva.gov.