VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – Northbound and southbound Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) is closed just south of the Interstate 66 interchange in Warren County. The eastbound I-66 off-ramp at exit 6 (Front Royal) is also closed. These closures are due to rocks and debris on the roadway from a blast at a nearby quarry. Road cleanup and reopening will take place after an investigation of the incident, which was reported about 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 24).

Northbound Route 340/522 traffic is being detoured onto Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) west, Route 609 (Ritenour Hollow Road) north and Route 627 (Reliance Road) east to return to Route 340/522.

There is no detour for southbound Route 340/522. Traffic will need to divert onto I-66 or turn around at the interchange.

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

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