Virginia Department Of Transportation Has Named Abingdon Virginia As A Major Problem For I-81 In The Commonwealth. VDOT Is Making An Effort To Improve I-81 By Hosting A Series Of Public Meetings With The Department Of Rail And Public Transportation. In The Most Recent Meeting, Most Of The Issues Centered Around Exits 14, 17, 19 And 22. Two More Rounds Of Public Hearings Are Planned In August And October.