10/3/06-A bill that would have tapped private groups to speed construction of limited third lanes for truck climbing on steep stretches along Interstate 81 has died.
Sponsored by Delegate Ben Cline, R-Amherst, HB5073 remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance from the chamber to the Senate.
The bill also would have halted VDOT from considering a proposal from a road builders’ consortium, dubbed Star Solutions, to add two separate truck lanes in both directions to run the length of the roadway in the state.

9/22/06-A bill expected to draw consideration during the four-day special session on transportation that starts Wednesday, Sept. 27, would tap private groups to speed construction of limited third lanes for truck climbing on steep stretches along Interstate 81.
Sponsored by Delegate Ben Cline, R-Amherst, HB5073 also would halt VDOT from considering a proposal from a road builders’ consortium, dubbed Star Solutions, to add two separate truck lanes in both directions to run the length of the roadway in the state.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.