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The Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy normal schedule for training courses is Monday - Thursday, 0700 - 1800 hrs. The schedule for some specialized courses may vary. Please view the training announcement for the course that you plan to attend or call the academy to verify the schedule for you course.
Directions to the academy from exit 137 off of north bound Interstate 81
From exit 137 ramp turn right onto Wildwood Road. Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto West Main Street. Go 0.8 mile to the second traffic light and turn right onto Mill Lane. Go 0.3 mile across the railroad tracks and the river to a four way stop sign. Turn left onto West Riverside Drive. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Mulberry Street. (Mulberry Street will be just after a hard right curve) When you are on Mulberry Street go to the first stop sign and turn left onto Central Avenue. The academy is one block down on your right at the dead end.
Directions to the academy from exit 141 off of south bound Interstate 81
From the exit 141 ramp turn right onto Electric Road (Route 419). Go to the second traffic light and turn right onto East Main Street. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto Union Street/ Academy Street (same road). Go approximately one mile thru the first traffic light and crossing two sets of railroad tracks. At the second set of railroad tracks bear to the right onto Eddy Street. Go across the river and thru the next traffic light. After you go thru the traffic light take the second right onto Central Avenue. The academy is two blocks on the right at the dead end.
Directions to the academy from Route 220 - Interstate 581
Take the Franklin Road/Salem exit. Go north on Electric Road (Route 419) to the intersection with Apperson Drive (Route 11). Turn left onto Apperson Drive and go 0.9 mile to a traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light onto Colorado Street and go 0.2 mile to Bowman Avenue. Turn right onto Bowman Avenue and go 0.8 mile to the dead end. Turn left into the back of the academy and park in the parking lot on the right.
Please note that you may be crossing at least one set of railroad tracks on your way to the academy. Ten to fifteen minute delays at these railroad crossings are not uncommon. Please allow yourself extra time to ensure that you are not late for the start of training.
Local Motel Accommodations
Comfort Suites
2898 Keagy Road
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-4800
I-81 (Exit 141)
Holiday Inn
I-81 and Wildwood Road (Exit 137)
(540) 389-2424
La Quinta Inn
I-81 take Exit 141 South and turn right
On to Sheraton Drive (at Burger King)
(540) 562-2717 Fax: (540)-562-3140
Reservations: LQ.com
LQ6269gm@laquinta.com
Quality Inn Salem
I-81 at Route 419 (Exit 141)
(540) 562-1912
Super 8 - Salem
I-81 and Wildwood Road (Exit 137)
(540) 389-0297