Richmond, VA – According to the state officials, when you need to summon help along Virginia’s interstates, travelers can count on mile marker signs to identify their location along the highway.
As more people embark on year-end holiday trips in December and January, the Virginia Department of Transportation is sharing a “Mile Marker 101” video that advises travelers on how to find and use mile marker signs on interstates.
Look for these green-and-white rectangular signs at the edge of the interstate shoulder. Interstate mile marker signs are usually placed at every mile and may also be posted every 0.1 or 0.2 miles. The signs help emergency responders map their route to reach a person requesting assistance.
Messages about incidents, congestion and road work are also communicated on changeable message signs using mile markers as locations.
Travelers spotting debris or other road hazards on the interstate are encouraged to use mile marker signs to include the location in work order reports.
