VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – Northbound and southbound Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) in Warren County has reopened in Warren County following cleanup from a blast at a nearby quarry. The incident was reported about 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 24) in the area of the Interstate 66 interchange.

The Route 340/522 detour has been lifted, and the I-66 eastbound off-ramp at exit 6 (Front Royal) has reopened. Motorists should be alert for lingering congestion on both roadways.

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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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