Salem District RoadWatch: October 25 - November 1, 2024

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The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by "NEW" and updates are noted when a current project has had an update added to the listing. The Salem District covers Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski and Roanoke.

TRAFFIC ALERTS:

• 511: For the most current traffic and road work information, call 511, download the 511 App or visit 511virginia.org.
• TWITTER: You can also follow 511 Twitter feeds for the southwest area of Virginia at @511southwestva or follow @VaDOTSalem on Twitter.
• FACEBOOK: Join our Facebook community group page at facebook.com/groups/VDOTSalem for traffic and general information on projects in the Salem District area.
• On the 511 website, drivers can also sign up to receive personalized traffic alerts, view traffic cameras or download the free Android or iPhone mobile app.

 

ROAD MAINTENANCE: VDOT performs the following activities as part of routine maintenance on roadways throughout the district. To submit a work order request for road repairs or assistance, contact our customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or submit online at www.virginiadot.org.

• PAVING OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, crews will pave, patch and repair pavement on various routes. Lane closures may be in place and flaggers may control traffic at times during daylight hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.
• SURFACE TREATMENT OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, crews will begin surface treatment operations on various routes. Lane closures may be in place and flaggers may control traffic at times during daylight hours. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays. The road surface may be rough for a several weeks after surface treatment is applied. Once it packs down, the road surface will be brushed and return to a more smooth surface.
• PAVEMENT MARKINGS – Pavement marking operations will be performed district wide, in various counties on secondary routes. These will be mobile operations with lane closures, as they proceed through each county. Motorists should use caution and follow mobile signs for direction.
• DITCHING, GRADING, SLOPE AND SHOULDER REPAIRS – Lane closures may be in place during daylight hours for shoulder repairs. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.
• PIPE REPLACEMENTS – Crews will be working on various secondary roads to replace pipes under the roadway with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.
• DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE – Crews will be working on various secondary roads where drainage issues are present with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.
• MOWING, TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL (VARIOUS ROUTES) – Crews will mow on secondary routes during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for lane and/or shoulder closures.
• UNPAVED ROAD MAINTENANCE – Crews will be working on various secondary non-hard surface roads grading and replacing stone with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.
• GUARDRAIL REPAIRS - Lane closures may be in place for guardrail repairs at various locations. Work will be performed during daytime hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

PAVING INFORMATION: VDOT now offers coverage of tracking paving progress statewide, which allows community members and stakeholders to view specific locations slated for paving and individual details of each project. Paving season typically extends from April to November and the map is updated weekly to detail exactly where paving projects are planned, ongoing and show how they’re to give residents and travelers a tool to use to best plan for travel and stay safe near these work zones. Drivers can get specific information about the status of paving projects at the Virginia Roads Paving Map or www.virginiaroads.org.

 

INTERSTATE 81    

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * INTERSTATE 81 LANE WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXIT 137 TO EXIT 141 – The $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes is underway. Work is being performed along a five-mile section of both northbound and southbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and the city of Salem. Barrier wall is in place along the shoulders. Two lanes of I-81 traffic in each direction are expected to remain open during the project with periodic lane closures scheduled during nighttime hours or outside of peak travel times as needed. Drivers can expect the following lane closures and upcoming traffic impacts in this area on northbound and southbound I-81:

ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

• UNEVEN PAVEMENT: Drivers may experience some uneven pavement and/or rough surface throughout the project.
• TRAFFIC SHIFT ON EXIT 140: Drivers may experience periodic lane closures, nwrrow ramp or quick merges into traffic onto Thompson Memorial Drive from the southbound or northbound exit ramps of exit 140 off of I-81. Work zone located at bottom of the ramp for work on the I-81 bridge at the underpass.
• TRAFFIC SHIFTS ON WILDWOOD ROAD: Expect a work zone with traffic shifts and narrow width on Wildwood Road after exiting I-81 southbound on exit 137 heading towards Salem. Southbound and northbound I-81 exit and entrance ramp narrows are possible at Route 311.
• LANE CLOSURES: Alternating left and right lane and shoulder closures during nighttime hours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, are possible. Lane widths will be reduced to 11 feet. Nightly lane closures may be in place along the right lane with possible nightly ramp narrows as needed for guardrail and shoulder strengthening.
• WORK ZONE SPEED: Drivers should adhere to posted 60 mph speed limits in the work zone and allow space when following a vehicle. Narrow spacing in lanes due to barrier walls, lack of shoulders and lane shifts in various locations, are present.
• RAMP CLOSURES: Ramp closures are possible during nighttime hours, 12 a.m., to 5 a.m. Drivers should watch for message boards dates and times the ramp will be closed.

 

The project also includes replacing six bridges, widening two bridges, installing approximately 2.6 miles of sound barrier walls along northbound I-81, improving the southbound exit 137 off-ramp intersection at Wildwood Road and adding interchange lighting at exits 137, 140 and 141. Expected completion in early 2026. 

 

(UPDATED 10-25-24) I-81 NB & SB DECK OVERLAY AT PEAK CREEK MILE MARKER 95.7 - Repair work is underway on the northbound and southbound bridges on I-81 over Peak Creek near mile marker 95.7. This repair work will require nighttime single lane closures for the duration of the project. Lane closures may occur nightly from Sunday night through Friday mornings between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.  For the deck overlay process, lane closures may be in place between Sunday nights through Friday mornings.  For the southbound lanes these will occur between the hours of 7pm and 10am, and for the northbound lanes between the hours of 6pm through 9am.  Details on these closures will be listed below on a weekly basis. Estimated completion is scheduled for end of 2024.

• Alternating nighttime northbound and southbound left and right lane closures may be in place from mile marker 96 to 94 during the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

 

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * I-81 NORTHBOUND AT EXIT 105 NEW RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Traffic on northbound I-81 has been switched onto the newly constructed bridge over the New River at the Montgomery/Pulaski County line. Lane and shoulder closures may be in place near exit 105. Lane closure may be in effect during the week from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Shoulder closures may be in effect at any time during the week. Slow rolls may be performed on I-81 in the north and southbound lanes from mile marker 98 to 109. Speed limit is reduced to 60 miles per hour in the work zone. Shoulder closures will remain in place though the duration of the project.

• RAMP CLOSURE: The I-81 northbound on and off ramp at Exit 105 to and from Route 232 will be closed Wednesday Night, October 30 and Thursday Night, October 31 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting.
• LANE CLOSURES October 11 – November 1: Nighttime alternating left and right lane closures are possible on I-81 northbound or southbound between mile markers 104-106 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning.
• ROUTE 605: Alternating lane closures and flagging operations may be present on Route 605, located under the New River Bridge, for paving operations and work overhead on the bridge.
• SLOW ROLLS: Slow rolls may be utilized periodically on both the northbound and southbound lanes from mile marker 98-109 for structural steel deliveries and setting beams.

 

(UPDATED 7-19-24) * I-81 BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS – Weather permitting, crews will repair bridge decks on Interstate 81 between mile markers 170 to 89, right and left lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound during nighttime hours, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.

INTERSTATE 581
(UPDATED 9-27-24) * I-581 PATCHING OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, beginning August 18, crews will perform paving and patching operations. Lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound, Sunday through Thursday, during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.

INTERSTATE 77 (CARROLL COUNTY)

(UPDATED 9-20-24) * I-77 PAVING & PATCHING OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, crews will perform paving and patching operations on Interstate I-77. Right, left and center lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound, Monday through Friday, during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.

(UPDATED 9-6-24) * I-77 BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS – Weather permitting, crews will perform paving operations on Interstate 77. Right and left lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.

ROANOKE CITY
None to report.

ROANOKE COUNTY
(UPDATED 10-25-24) * APPALACHIAN TRAIL BRIDGE OVER ROUTE 311 – A new pedestrian bridge is under construction over Route 311 at McAfee Knob trailhead. The trailhead parking lot is currently closed and will remain closed during construction. Bridge beams were placed across Route 311 on the new bridge on June 11. Flagging operations will be in place daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Occasional slow rolls during nighttime hours are possible. Alternate areas for parking and updates on the shuttle can be found by calling 540-387-5588 or visiting the shuttle website at www.roanokecountyva.gov/McAfeeShuttle. Expected completion by end of 2024.

(NEW 10-25-24) * SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT DOW HOLLOW ROAD AT ROUTE 11/460 - Beginning next week, October 28, interim safety improvements for the intersection of Dow Hollow Road and Route 11/46 are set to begin during daytime hours from 9 am to 3 pm, weather permitting. These safety improvements include extending turn lanes onto and from Dow Hollow Road and adding directional pavement markings and concrete islands to direct turn movements. Periodic lane closures will be in place throughout the area. Work is expected to be complete within 7-10 days.

 

(NEW 10-25-24) * ROUTE 607 CLOSURE FOR BRIDGE WORK - Beginning Wednesday, November 6 at 9 a.m., a portion of Route 602 (Bottom Creek Road) will be closed for bridge work over Mill Creek. The bridge is located .03 mile from Route 744 and 1.67 miles from Route 669. During this time, drivers will need to seek alternate routes. Weather permitting, the road will re-open to traffic in the late evening on Friday, November 22, 2024. Flagging operations will be in place after the road re-opens to complete the rest of the work.

 

(UPDATED 10-11-24) * BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY CLOSURES IN ROANOKE AREA - Blue Ridge Parkway may be repairing roads in our area that require road closures and flagging operations and detours may be in place. Visit their website at www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm for more information.

 

(UPDATED 7-19-24) * MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE – The Mountain Valley Pipeline construction project is underway. Temporary intermittent flagging operations will be in place in the county throughout the project to load/unload equipment at crossings and construction entrances. Scheduled completion is January 2025.

 

BEDFORD COUNTY

(UPDATED 10-18-24) * MULTIPLE CLOSURES PLANNED ON ROUTE 688 (Buffalo Run) - During the next three months, four separate locations on Route 688 (Buffalo Run) will be closed for 10 separate pipe replacements along the roadway. These closures dates are planned as follows:

 

• On Thursday, October 3, weather permitting, Route 688 will be closed from Route 692 (Cool Springs Road) to Route 686 (Taylor Mountain Road). The estimated completion date is Thursday, October 25.
• On Monday, October 28, weather permitting, Route 688 will be closed from Route 686 (Taylor Mountain Road) to Route 684 (Penicks Mill Road). The estimated completion date is Tuesday, November 5.

 

All closure dates are estimated and weather permitting. Message boards will be in place to alert traffic and will be updated if dates change.

 

(NEW 10-11-24) * ROUTE 707 CLOSED FOR PIPE FAILURE - Effective immediately, a section of Route 707 (Ephesus Road) will be closed due to a pipe failure from the recent hurricane. The structure is located 1.83 miles from Route 715 (Otter Hill Road) at Route 714 (Falling Creek Road). Due to impending weather, we do not have a completion date at this time but will provide an update when the road can reopen to traffic. 

 

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * ROUTE 635 RURAL RUSTIC RESURFACING - Construction is coming to an end for a rural rustic resurfacing on Route 635 (Jeter’s Chapel Road) for approximately 1.62 miles. There will be flagging operations during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. throughout construction. Estimated completion for this project is scheduled for October 2024.

 

BOTETOURT COUNTY

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * ROUTE 220 AND INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY/ASHLEY WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - Work is underway on a road construction project to improve traffic flow and safety by converting the intersection at Route 220 and Route 839/Route 1126 (International Parkway/Ashley Way) to a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT). Construction is anticipated to be completed in summer 2025. Drivers can expect the following traffic pattern changes at the intersection of Route 220 and International Parkway/Ashley Way:

• TRAFFIC SWITCH:
  • The left lane of southbound Route 220 is closed and will remain closed until later this year. In addition, northbound Route 220 traffic will remain reduced to one lane but will be shifted into the right lane. A 45 mph work zone speed limit will go into effect on southbound Route 220 and remain in effect on northbound Route 220.
  • In addition, a new traffic pattern is in place on Ashley Way and International Parkway. Drivers will not be able to turn left from Ashley Way onto southbound Route 220 or turn left from International Parkway onto northbound Route 220. Motorists who normally turn left can turn right and proceed to make a U-turn on Route 220 using an available crossover.
  • An alternative route is available for International Parkway traffic that normally turns left onto northbound Route 220. Those drivers can turn right on southbound Route 220, turn left onto Route 673 (Greenfield Street) and then turn left onto Route 670 (Trinity Road) to return to northbound Route 220.
• Drivers who use the Route 839 (International Parkway) and Route 220 intersection can expect changes on weekdays during daytime hours. The change will affect drivers who turn right from Route 220 southbound into International Parkway or turn right from International Parkway onto southbound Route 220.The dual right turn lanes that are currently in place may be reduced to a single lane between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays until late July. Drivers should expect possible delays and pay attention to traffic control devices.
• Northbound Route 220 approaching the intersection will be reduced to one lane. Drivers on northbound Route 220 will still be able to turn left onto International Parkway and right onto Ashley Way.
• The crossover located 0.2 mile south of the intersection will be closed.
• Vehicles from Ashley Way will use a single lane to go straight or to turn left or right onto Route 220.
• Speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the work zone.

Throughout the life of the project, drivers can expect lane closures on Route 220 and traffic pattern changes at the intersection. Starting in July, drivers who normally turn left from Ashley Way onto southbound Route 220 or turn left from International Parkway onto northbound Route 220 will have to turn right and proceed to make a U-turn using an available crossover. Estimated completion is summer 2025.

 

CARROLL COUNTY

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * ROUTE 606 FRIES ROAD EMERGENCY BRIDGE WORK - As a result of flood waters from the remnants of the recent Hurricane Helene, the Fries Road bridge on Route 606, previously closed, has one lane of the bridge open to traffic with a width restriction of 8 feet. Stop lights will direct traffic on each end of the bridge that will run 24 hours a day for at least the next month while repairs continue. Drivers should use extreme caution as the lanes will be narrow. Drive slowly through the work zone area on the bridge as crews continue to work on repairs in the other lane. Watch message boards for updates. 

 

(UPDATED 9-27-24) * HILLSVILLE BYPASS PAVING AT ROUTE 58 – Milling and paving operations are being performed on the ramps of Hillsville Bypass at Route 58 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Flagging operations may be in place with temporary closures and a detour while paving. Delays are possible.

 

CRAIG COUNTY

(UPDATED 7-19-24) * MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE – The Mountain Valley Pipeline construction project is underway. Temporary intermittent flagging operations will be in place in the county throughout the project to load/unload equipment at crossings and construction entrances. Scheduled completion is January 2025.

 

FLOYD COUNTY

None at this time.

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY
(NEW 10-18-24) * ROUTE 657 PIPE REPLACEMENT - Effective Monday, November 11, a section of Route 657 (Red Valley Road) will be closed for a pipe replacement. The structure is located 1 mile south of Route 684 (Boones Mill Road) and 1 mile north of Route 635 (Bonbrook Mill Road). Work is scheduled for completion by approximately Friday, November 22.

 

(NEW 9-27-24) * ROUTE 602 CLOSURE - Effective Tuesday, October 15, a section of Route 641(Callaway Road) will be closed for a slab installation. The structure is located 0.30 mile from Route 740 (Algoma Road) and 0.50 mile from Route 737 (Deyerle Knob Road). Work is scheduled for completion by approximately Friday, December 20.

 

(UPDATED 7-19-24) * MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE – The Mountain Valley Pipeline construction project is underway. Temporary intermittent flagging operations will be in place in the county throughout the project to load/unload equipment at crossings and construction entrances. Scheduled completion is January 2025.

 

GILES COUNTY
(UPDATED 7-19-24) * MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE – The Mountain Valley Pipeline construction project is underway. Temporary intermittent flagging operations will be in place in the county throughout the project to load/unload equipment at crossings and construction entrances. Scheduled completion is January 2025.

 

HENRY COUNTY

(NEW 10-25-24) * RACE FANS GATHERING NEXT WEEKEND FOR NASCAR PLAYOFFS SHOULD FOLLOW SIGNAGE TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY - With a weekend full of racing, drivers should expect an increased volume of traffic in the vicinity of Martinsville Speedway on Friday, November 1, Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3.

 

For the race being held on Sunday, November 3, the Virginia Department of Transportation encourages race fans driving to and from Martinsville Speedway to follow the recommended traffic patterns listed below and as posted on signs and message boards.

 

VDOT will place many signs and changeable message boards throughout the region to assist travelers. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be heavy. Traffic is being routed to the speedway in certain patterns to minimize overall congestion as much as possible. Watch for the speed limit to reduce gradually from 65 mph to 35 mph on the Route 220/Route 58 Bypass as you approach the speedway. 

•   From Roanoke, Stuart and areas north and west of Martinsville: Race fans traveling south on Route 220 and east on Route 58 should use the Route 58/220 Bypass past the speedway interchange and turn right onto the access road that leads into the speedway. The entrance is located one mile east of the Route 220 interchange and may provide easier access. Signs are in place designating the entrance to the speedway.  
  
  •   From Danville and areas east of Martinsville:Motorists on the Route 58 Bypass should follow signs directing them to use the track’s back gate. This entrance is located off the bypass, east of the track.
  
  •   From Greensboro and areas south of Martinsville: Motorists should watch for electronic message boards and obey police directing traffic. Through traffic should use the left lane.

 

Those attending the race should closely follow directional information and plan to arrive early and expect heavy traffic and delays throughout the area.

 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

(UPDATED 7-19-24) * MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE – The Mountain Valley Pipeline construction project is underway. Temporary intermittent flagging operations will be in place in the county throughout the project to load/unload equipment at crossings and construction entrances. Scheduled completion is January 2025.

 

PATRICK COUNTY
(UPDATED 10-18-24) * ROUTE 626 CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC - Beginning Monday, October 7, 2024, a portion of Route 626 (Abram Penn Highway) will be closed to through traffic from 0.50 mile from Route 701 (Stella Road) to 0.20 mile from Route 810 (Hollandsworth Drive)  for a bridge repair over North Mayo River. During this time, a detour will be in place and directional signs will assist the traveling public. Weather permitting, the road will re-open to traffic on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

 

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * ROUTE 631 CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC - Beginning Monday, October 21, 2024, Route 631(Doe Run Road) will be closed to through traffic from Route 823 (Spring Branch Road) to Route 675 (Friends Mission Road) to perform pipe replacements. During this time, directional signs will be in place to assist the traveling public. Weather permitting, the road will re-open to traffic on Friday, November 1, 2024.

 

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * ROUTE 58 LOVER’S LEAP PROJECT – Construction is underway on Lover’s Leap area of Route 58. Current work includes clearing and grading activities on the west and east portions of the project. A 45-mph speed reduction is in place on Route 58 for the entire length of the project. Drivers should expect flagging operations during day and nighttime hours. Message boards are in place to alert traffic and drivers should expect delays. Estimated completion date is Summer 2026.

• ROUTE 640 EXTENDED CLOSURE - The section of Route 640 (Central Academy Road) between Route 58 and Route 621 (Community Church Lane/Bouldin Church Lane) will be closed to through traffic starting (updated date) September 30. The closure is expected to remain in place for approximately three months and be removed before the end of the year. Drivers can detour around the closure using Route 8. The existing road elevation along this section of Route 640 will be raised approximately ten feet as part of the ongoing road construction project to widen Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain.
• TRAFFIC PATTERN – The new traffic pattern on a 0.4-mile section of RT 58, 1.8 miles east of Cloudbreak Road, is in place. Traffic in a curve on the road widening project is using a straighter section of Route 58 with a shoulder. This slight shift will remain in place until further notice. Flaggers may be in place.
• TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP CLOSURE: The escape ramp located 2.9 miles east of the Lovers Leap Overlook/Fred Clifton Park and 1.1 miles east of Dehart Botanical Gardens has been permanently closed. Please be aware of brake check points along Route 58 and check your brakes frequently. A brake check point is located 0.6 miles east of Route 610 (Cloudbreak Road) near Poor Farmer’s Farm. All trucks MUST check their brakes prior to traveling down the mountain.
• BLASTING NOTICE: Blasting operations are underway on the project. Intermittent blasting will be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays and continue at various locations on the project through summer 2025. For blasting that is close to Route 58, traffic in both directions may be blocked for approximately 15-20 minutes at a time. Drive and residents along the Route 58 corridor should expect loud noise and allow extra travel time. Electronic message boards will be used to inform drivers of scheduled blasting that will impact traffic.
• DETOUR SIGNS: While detour signs in a fluorescent pink color are in place, these do not designate a permanent or scheduled detour. The signed detour route is suitable for all traffic during incidents including tractor-trailers and other large vehicles. These signs are used for incident detours only.

 

(NEW 5-31-24) * ROUTE 57 UTILITY WORK – Route 57 may have lane and shoulder closures in place for utility work by Comcast along Route 57 from Route 8 to Route 701. The work is expected to continue for 90 days or end of August 2024.

 

PULASKI COUNTY

(UPDATED 10-25-24) * OLD ROUTE 100 CLOSURE – Weather permitting, on Monday, Oct. 14, a section of Old Route 100 will be closed to through traffic due to work to replace a pipe beneath Interstate 81. About 0.5 mile of Old Route 100 will be closed to through traffic. The section is located 0.4 mile north of Route 658 (Greenbriar Road) and one mile south of Route 99 (Count Pulaski Drive). Local residents who live along this section of Old Route 100 will still be able to access their homes. Through traffic can detour around the closure using I-81 between exit 92 (Draper) and exit 94. Drivers headed to the Draper business district or New River Trail Park trailhead are encouraged to use exit 92. The pipe being replaced passes beneath I-81 at mile marker 93.2 where a temporary barrier wall will be installed for a few weeks for shoulder closures.  The closure is anticipated to remain in place for approximately six weeks with Old Route 100 reopening around December 1.