VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – (4:45 p.m.) Rain and sleet from the Thursday, December 15 winter storm have tapered off in the Shenandoah Valley. Light precipitation remains in some areas. 

Virginia Department of Transportation crews and contractors have been out since midnight treating roads as needed with abrasives and salt for slush and ice.  As of 4 p.m. on Thursday, all interstate roads are clear. Most primary roads and secondary roads are clear to minor throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.  Some moderate conditions are on secondary roads in Warren and Shenandoah counties.

Many roads remain damp which can lead to refreezing and black ice as surface temperatures drop below freezing tonight. Travelers are asked to drive defensively and use caution around bridges and overpasses, which tend to freeze first. All travelers should buckle-up.

VDOT crews will monitory roads throughout the night for icy spots and refreeze. Tree crews will also be available for downed limbs, branches and other debris resulting from the icy weather.

For winter weather road conditions go to http://www.511Virginia.org, look at the orange bar on the top of the page and click on “Text Views” and then click on “Road Condition Table”. Look at the pull down box that lists all jurisdictions.  In this box individual counties can be chosen to view.

On the go?  Then visit VDOT’s Free Virginia 511 Tools to get your 511 app for android or iOS. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can be accessed through its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are on site 24/7 every day of the year to assist the public. People can also call the VDOT Customer Service Center at 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623).

The Staunton District Snow Page is on the VDOT website under Travel Center Snow Emergency Pages. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton.

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org. 

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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Road condition definitions:

Severe – drifting or partially blocked road. 

Moderate – snow or ice on major portions of the roadway. 

Minor – bare pavement except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush. 

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