Roanoke, VA – Drivers along Route 460 should expect increased police presence Friday as Virginia State Police and local law enforcement launch “Operation Drive Safe 460,” a 24-hour highway safety crackdown.
According to Virginia State Police, the initiative will take place Friday, September 26, 2025, across Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke, and Montgomery counties. Agencies including local police departments, sheriff’s offices, and Virginia Tech Police will join forces to target speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and seatbelt violations.
Officials said Route 460 is one of Virginia’s busiest and most accident-prone corridors. “Route 460 is a vital transportation link, but far too many lives have been impacted by preventable crashes on this stretch of road,” said Capt. David J. Edwards, Jr., of Virginia State Police. He added the joint effort is designed to “make Route 460 safer for every motorist who depends on it.”
The goal of the one-day enforcement surge is to reduce crashes and raise driver awareness heading into the weekend.
Motorists are urged to slow down, avoid distractions, and obey posted speed limits when traveling through the corridor Friday.
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