VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
*UPDATE* Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for brush removal, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 9 to 11, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Dunlap Creek and Route 60, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 25 to 26, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridges over Sioux Avenue, September 7-17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 220 (Hot Springs Road) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control for paving operations between Route 640 (Falls Road) and Covington city limits, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through September 17.
*NEW* Route 269 (Longdale Furnace Road) – Shoulder closures for sign installation in the area of Clark Lane, Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, shoulder repairs and asphalt patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacements, ditch work and pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.


BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 678 (Indian Draft Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) and 3.7 miles north of Route 39 for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through September 11.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 41 to 55, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for brush removal, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mile marker 53 to 55, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for bridge painting operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through September 30.

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 174 to 197, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for line-painting operations, September 12-16 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 206 to 204 including Exit 205, southbound – Interchange off- or on-ramps closed Tuesday through Thursday nights, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for installation of temporary concrete barriers along shoulders. I-81 southbound right lane closures during same nights and times. After barrier placement, ramp shoulders closed 24/7. Work is related to interchange improvements with estimated completion in fall 2022.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound right lane closures for shoulder repairs near intersection with Route 606 (Raphine Road), Tuesday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 606 (Raphine Road) – Road closed between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 706 (Steeles Fort Road) for shoulder and pipe repairs, Tuesday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow posted detour.
Route 606 (Raphine Road) – Occasional flagger traffic control for work-zone setup and equipment mobilization in area of I-81 ramps. Work is part of interchange improvements with estimated completion in fall 2022.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.


HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 84 (Mill Gap Road) – Mobile lane closures for installation of rumble strips between Route 600 (Upper Back Creek Road) and Route 640 (Meadowdale Road), Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Route 220 (Potomac River Road) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing between Route 632 (The Pines Road) and West Virginia state line, Tuesday to Thursday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching, tractor mowing and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe cleaning, tree removal, pavement patching, ditch work, tractor mowing, and adding stone to unpaved roads. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
*UPDATE* Mile marker 89 to 99, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance of various bridges, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 17.
*NEW* Mile marker 97 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for line-painting operations, Tuesday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 208 to 205, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for drainage work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 17. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.
*NEW* Mile marker 209 to 219, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for line-painting operations, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 213 to 214, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Route 11 at exit 213, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 17.
*NEW* Mile marker 221 to 224, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over railway and Augusta Woods Drive, 8 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 229 to 228, southbound – Overnight lane closures for maintenance of Middle River bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 17.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 235 to 237, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Alternating lane closures between Route 666 (Lofton Road) and Route 1203 (Shultz Lane, Greenville) for installation of rumble strips, 7 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) and Route 720 (Dry Branch Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 10.
Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) and Route 652 (University Farm Road), 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through October 2.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for water-line installation between Route 660 (Lake Road) and Route 887 (Vance Lane), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 16.
Route 634 (China Clay Road) – Shoulder closures for utility work between Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) and Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road), 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through September 9.
Route 675 (Broadhead School Road) – Flagger traffic control as needed for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 674 (Pilson Road) and Route 670 (Wagon Shop Road), Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 2021.
Route 703 (Hewitt Road) – Closed between Route 708 (Eidson Creek Road) and Route 876 (Swoope Road) for replacement of Eidson Creek bridge. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion April 2022.
*UPDATE* Route 728 (Stover Shop Road) – Road closed September 7-October 14 between Route 730 (Stribling Springs Road) and Route 759 (Oak Hill Road) for bridge work at Moffett Creek. Follow posted detour.
Route 747 (Freemason Run Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 760 (Bunker Hill Road) and Route 731 (Natural Chimneys Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through September 6.
Route 842 (Horseshoe Circle) –¬¬ Flagger traffic control as needed for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) and 1 mile south of Route 608, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October 1.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 243 to 240, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for drainage work and paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 1.
*NEW* Mile marker 244 to 245, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of bridges over Blacks Run, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 244 to 258, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for line-painting operations, September 8-14 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 672 (Pineville Road) and Route 655 (Lawyer Road) for installation of rumble strips, 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.
*NEW* Route 257 (Ottobine Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 613 (Spring Creek Road) and Route 737 (Cannery Woods Drive) for installation of rumble strips, 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 613 (Spring Creek Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 750 (Nazarene Church Road) and Route 257 (Briery Branch Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through September 6.
Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 716 (Beulah Road) and Route 758 (Happy Valley Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through September 6.
Route 648 (Dave Berry Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 641 (White Rose Road) and Route 996 (McGaheysville Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through September 7.
Route 910 (Fort Lynne Road) – Closed for bridge replacement between Route 767 (Willow Run Road) and Route 765 (Amberly Road). Follow posted detour. Estimated completion September 10.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211 – Mobile lane closures for line painting operations between Shenandoah County line and ramps to Route 340 north, September 9-15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*UPDATE* Route 211 – Overnight mobile lane closures from Route 646 (Oak Leaf Road) to Shenandoah County line for installation of rumble strips, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Route 211 – Single-lane traffic between Route 615 (Egypt Bend Road) and Route 646 (Oak Leaf Road). Westbound traffic uses median crossover to share eastbound bridge over Shenandoah River South Fork. Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for westbound bridge replacement with estimated completion in summer 2022.
*UPDATE* Route 340 – Overnight mobile lane closures from Route 729 (Williams Avenue) to Route 650 (Grove Hill River Road) for installation of rumble strips, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 759 (Jollett Road) – Stop-and-proceed traffic pattern for bridge work near intersection with Route 607 (Weaver Road). Vehicle width restriction of 11 feet 6 inches during construction. Estimated completion October 28.
*UPDATE* Various roads – Mobile lane closures and slow-moving equipment for mowing operations, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through September 10.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 273 to 272, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Route 263 and Mill Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 1.
*NEW* Mile marker 279 to 280, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Route 185 and Stoney Creek, 9:30 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 281 to 282, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Narrow Passage Creek, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Mile marker 291 to 292, northbound – Right shoulder closed 24/7 near on-ramp from exit 291 due to ramp extension work. Estimated completion November 11.
*NEW* Exit 296, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramps for sign maintenance, Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 297 to 296, southbound – Right shoulder closed 24/7 near on-ramp from exit 296 due to ramp extension work. Estimated completion November 11.

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 601 (Battlefield Road) – Shoulder closures just east of Route 696 (Racey Lane) for sign installation work, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Route 736 (Jiggady Road) – Closed to through traffic between northern and southern intersections with Route 617 (River Road) for slope repairs. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion September 30.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming, weekdays during daylight hours.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 302 to 304, northbound – Right shoulder closed 24/7 at DMV truck weigh station for off-ramp extension. Scales closed until completion of project, scheduled for November 11.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 310 to 314, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, September 7-24 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 312 to 315 including Exit 313, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures along interstate and off-ramps for sign maintenance, Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) – Shoulder closures for sign maintenance in area of I-81 interchange, Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations between Route 733 (Fairview/Fletcher Road) and Route 610 (Parishville Road), Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) – Both shoulders closed 24/7 between I-81 ramps and Route 1075 (Nottoway Drive) for roadway and utility reconstruction project with completion in late 2022.
Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound left lanes closed 24/7 through October 22 for construction of traffic-diversion road. Work is related to replacement of Opequon Creek bridge between Route 644 (Parkins Mill Road) and Route 1054 (Clydesdale Drive).
Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Shoulder closures for utility work between Route 739 (Apple Pie Ridge Road) and Route 654 (Cedar Grove Road), 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 25.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Hayfield Road) – Occasional lane closures for utility work between Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) and Route 753 (Rosenberger Lane), 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 21.
*NEW* Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane) and Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) just west of Clarke County line for roadway and utility work, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming, weekdays during daylight hours.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 7, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for vehicles on shoulders due to little removal, Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mile marker 7 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. through September 19.

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 624 (Happy Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control between Front Royal eastern town limits and Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) for safety improvement project, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Estimated project completion December 10.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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