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
Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 10 to 37, eastbound – Right lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 42 to 39, westbound – Right lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 684 (Dunbrack Road), Route 791 (Dunbrack Circle), Route 830 (Little Mountain Road), Route 1101 (Valley Ridge Road), Route 1103 (Butternut Hills), Route 1105 (Ridgewood Circle), Route 1106 (Enderley Road), Route 1107 (Mountaineer Drive), Route 1108 (Woodland Road), Route 1109 (Heatherton Drive) and Route 1112 (Country Club Lane), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile traffic control for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.


BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 39 (Maury River Road) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 640 (Mill Creek Road) and West Virginia state line, September 12 – 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 601 (Little Back Creek Road), Route 605 (Coles Mountain Road), Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road), Route 618 (Dunns Gap Road), Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road) and Route 689 (Little Gibraltar Road), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 14.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.


ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
*UPDATE* Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mile marker 57 to 56, westbound – Shoulder closures for painting of Route 763 bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Tuesday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mile marker 174 to 206, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement patching, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 7.
Mile marker 176 to 175, southbound – Overnight right lane closure for spill cleanup, Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Mile Marker 203 to 206 including Exit 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight single-lane closures and on- or off-ramp closures for pavement-marking operations, Tuesday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For ramp closures, follow posted detours. Traffic restrictions are for interchange improvements with estimated completion in October.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 763 (Lincoln Road) and Berky’s Lane, September 12 – 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*NEW* Route 252 (Brownsburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 710 (Swope Lane) and Route 724 (Sterrett Road), September 12 – 30 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 606 (Raphine Road) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement marking operations in area of I-81 interchange, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic restrictions are due to interchange improvements with estimated completion in October.
Route 716 (Mount Atlas Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 717 (Old Chapel Road) for painting of I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.
Route 763 (Lincoln Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 788 (Warm Run Road) and Route 631 (Old Buena Vista Road) for painting of I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 710 (Sterrett Road), Route 712 (Decatur Road), Route 717 (McClung Road), Route 729 (Back Draft Road), Route 804 (Shady Lane), and Route 815 (School House Hill Road), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.


HIGHLAND COUNTY

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

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 607 (Big Valley Road), Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road), Route 616 (Lower Fork Road), Route 617 (Seldom Seen Road), Route 633 (Moats Lane), Route 635 (Possum Trot Lane), Route 641 (Ruckman Lane) and Route 644 (Hardscrabble Road), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads, pavement patching, and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 95 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
Mile marker 100 to 96, westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures including along Exit 99 on-ramp for installation of pavement markers and rumble strips, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of September 29.

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 220 to 225, northbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 223 to 208, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 14 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 226 to 227, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 14 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) and Route 647 (Christians Creek Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through September 30.
Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures for utility work between Route 285/805 (Tinkling Spring Road/Station House Road) and Route 642 (Mule Academy Road/Barrenridge Road), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 25.
Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures for paving operations between Route 613 interchange (Old Greenville Road) and I-81 exit 220 interchange, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
*NEW* Route 276 (Keezletown Road) – Flagger traffic control for shoulder widening and paving operations between Route 2004 (Bluestone Drive) and Rockingham County line, September 12 – October 24 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*NEW* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Edelweiss Lane and Route 694 (Swartzel Shop Road), September 12 – October 24 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*UPDATE* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Edelweiss Lane and Route 655 (Walnut Hills Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through September 23.
*NEW* Route 363 (College Lane) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between just east of Route 11 (Lee Highway) on Blue Ridge Community College campus, September 12 – October 24 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 848 (Rankin Lane) and Route 633 (Patton Farm Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.
*NEW* Route 654 (White Hill Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 652 (Guthrie Road) and Route 909 (Johnson Drive), Sunday through Wednesday nights (September 11-14) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Route 675 (Callison Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic for replacement of bridge over branch of Otts Creek. Follow posted detour. Road closed through September 26.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control on Route 1910 (Beverley Street), Route 1912 (Jefferson Street), Route 1913 (Highland Avenue) and Route 1914 (Augusta Street) for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 248 to 242, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 257 to 259, northbound and southbound – Alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 11 overpass bridge, Monday night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 262, northbound – New Market Rest Area closed during overnight hours for off- and on-ramp paving, Sunday through Wednesday nights (September 11-14) from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Schedule may be extended in the event of inclement weather.
*NEW* Mile marker 262 to 264, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations, September 11 – 22 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Westbound overnight alternating lane closures for shoulder widening and paving operations between Route 276/620 (Cross Keys Road/Indian Trail Road) and Harrisonburg city limits, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night.
Route 259 (Lee Street, Broadway) – Flagger traffic control for preparation work to replace Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through November 23.
Route 340 (East Side Highway/Stuart Avenue) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Page County line and Route 1924 (Spotswood Avenue, Elkton), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 30.
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. through Wednesday.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 681 (South Whitesel Church Road, Mount Crawford) – Flagging operations and road closures as needed to through traffic for Rural Rustic Road construction between Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) and Route 988 (Scholars Road), 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 31.
Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Closed between Route 867 (North River Road) and Route 989 (Creekside Drive) for roadway improvements and bridge replacement at Pleasant Run. Follow posted detour. Speed limit on detour route is 25 miles an hour. Estimated project completion April 2023.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 211/340 (Lee Highway, Luray) – Turn lanes closed to Route 737 (Northcott Drive) and no left turns for westbound traffic onto Route 211 Business (West Main Street). Traffic restrictions are for road improvements through September 30. Follow posted detours. Project completion scheduled for December 2022.
Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) – Shoulder closures for road improvements between Route 211 (Lee Highway) and Carillon Drive through December 2022.
*NEW* Route 340 – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control for shoulder improvements between Luray town limits and Route 661 (Sunnyview Drive), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 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. through Wednesday.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 737 (Northcott Drive) – Closed between Route 211/340 and Route 211 Business (West Main Street) for road improvements and roundabout construction through December 2022. Follow posted detour.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 266 to 285, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of various bridges, Tuesday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Mile marker 272 to 271, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
Mile marker 282 to 294, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 294 to 296, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for survey work, Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 2023.
*NEW* Route 55 (Front Royal Road) – Flagger traffic control between Shenandoah Valley Drive and Nature’s Way Lane for utility pole installation, September 12 – 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 321 to 317, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 14.
Mile marker 322 to 325, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 13.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations between I-81 interchange and Route 656 (Greenwood Road), Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) – Alternating lane closures for storm sewer installation between Route 627 (Reliance Road) and Skirmisher Lane, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.
*UPDATE* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound overnight lane closures for installation of traffic equipment between Route 628 (Middle Road) and Route 522 (North Frederick Pike), Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Alternating single lane closures for ditch cleaning operations between Route 803 (Round Hill Road) and Route 259 (Carpers Pike), weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.
Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 259 (Carpers Pike) and West Virginia state line for safety enhancement project, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion October 21.
*UPDATE* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Southbound right lane closure between Route 1053 (Clydesdale Drive) and Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) for utility work, September 12 – 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*UPDATE* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound right lane closures between Route 644 (Parkins Mill Road) and Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) for bridge replacement with estimated completion September 23.
Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 608 (Hunting Ridge Road) and Route 693 (Cross Junction Road) for pavement resurfacing, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 14.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Alternating lane closures for turn lane construction between Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) and Route 1116 (Carolyn Avenue), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.
Route 642 (Tasker Road) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 1030 (Mimosa Drive) and Route 37, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 22.
Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) – Overnight flagger traffic control for utility work between Winchester city limits and Route 816 (Battaile Drive), 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of September 29.
Route 735 (Bowman Hollow Road) – Road closed through Friday just north of Warren County line for box culvert replacement. Follow posted detour.
Route 1210 (Dogwood Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work near Route 1208 (Cardinal Lane) intersection, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 30.
Route 1220 (Denny Lane) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 7 (Berryville Pike) and dead end, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 30.
Various roads – Overnight flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 642 (Tasker Road), Route 656 (Greenwood Road) and Route 659 (Valley Mill Road), 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 13.
Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway, Berryville) – Westbound overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations between Route 608 (Parshall Road) and Route 653 (Kimble Road), Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 723 (Main Street, Boyce) intersection, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) intersection, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 8, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 5 to 6, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 6 to 7, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repair work, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 14 to 13, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

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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