Bridge Work Part of I-81 Widening Project
STAUNTON — Bridge work requires traffic restrictions for drivers on Interstate 81 and Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) near Staunton. Contractors are setting steel girders for widening the southbound I-81 bridge over Route 250. The work is scheduled to take place during overnight hours for up to four nights beginning Monday, June 16.
On Monday night (June 16) from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.:
On Tuesday night (June 17) from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
Motorists should be alert for single-lane closures on eastbound or westbound Route 250 all four nights of the overhead bridge work (June 16-19). Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors.
The bridge work is part of a project to add a third lane to northbound and southbound I-81 between exit 221 (I-64 junction) and exit 225 (Route 262 north). The Staunton-area widening, which includes widening of five bridges, is part of the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program (CIP).
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) in March 2023 awarded a $101 million design-build contract to Kokosing Construction Company Inc. of Westerville, Ohio. Completion is scheduled for summer 2027. Additional information about the I-81 Staunton-area widening is on the VDOT project page.
The $3 billion CIP includes 65 construction projects plus operational improvements along I-81 in Virginia to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and unlock the region for further economic growth. Find out more at Improve81.org. The website includes interactive maps, videos and podcasts, and details about upcoming and current projects.
Other major I-81 CIP projects in the VDOT Staunton District include:
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Last updated: June 27, 2025