Overnight ramp closures and detours at I-81 / I-66 junction

STAUNTON — Paving operations require overnight closures of the westbound Interstate 66 exit 1A ramp onto southbound I-81 near the Frederick-Warren county line. The traffic restrictions are scheduled for 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Thursday night, October 2, and possibly again on Sunday night, October 5.

Motorists on westbound I-66 who need to reach southbound I-81 will detour at exit 1B onto northbound I-81 and then use the exit 302 (Middletown) interchange to access southbound I-81.

During the same work hours above, the paving work requires single-lane closures on southbound I-81 between mile marker 300.3 and 299.5.

All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

For updated traffic alerts and travel information dial 511, visit the 511 Virginia website or download the mobile app.

The VDOT Customer Service Center operates 24/7 to help roadway users report potential hazards, make service requests or get information related to Virginia’s transportation network. Call 800-367-7623 or use its mobile friendly website.

Find the VDOT Staunton District on Facebook and X and follow VDOT statewide social media accounts. News releases, travel tips and project updates are on the VDOT website.

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