Staunton District Traffic Alert for April 28 – May 2, 2025

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 change from last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 64
*UPDATE* Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound – Mobile right shoulder closures at various locations for ditch cleaning operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Exit 14, westbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 25 to 27, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures 24/7 for maintenance to bridges over Sioux Avenue and Commercial Avenue (Clifton Forge). Estimated completion July 9.
*NEW* Mile marker 36 to 34, westbound – Right lane closures for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Flagger traffic control near Route 636 (Morgan Drive) intersection for maintenance to bridge over railway, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through June 30.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, brush cutting, ditching and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, shoulder repairs, pothole repairs, pipe replacement and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
 

BATH COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. 

 
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 175 to 205, northbound – Right shoulder closures at various locations for ditch cleaning operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 Business (North Main Street, Lexington) – Flagger traffic control between Massie Street and Hook Lane for utility work, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 27. Traffic restrictions are for pedestrian-access improvement project with scheduled completion in August 2025.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

HIGHLAND COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads and ditch work, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

 
AUGUSTA COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 64
*NEW* Mile marker 87 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights of May 4 to May 8.
*NEW* Mile marker 88 to 99, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. 
*NEW* Mile marker 95 to 98, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights.
Mile marker 95 to 98, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single-lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and daytime shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for bridge painting. Estimated completion April 30. 
*NEW* Mile marker 93 to 97, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work including along Exit 94 and Exit 96 off-ramps, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Exit 99, eastbound – Overnight narrowing of ramps to and from Route 250 for bridge painting, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 30. 

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Thursday nights. 
Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Northbound and southbound shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement and roadway construction as part of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Expected completion in fall 2025. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. 
Exit 221, southbound – Left or right lane closed along ramp to I-64 eastbound beginning due to overpass bridge work related to I-81 widening project. Ramp lane closures expected to continue through summer 2025.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for pavement markings and southbound left lane closures from mile marker 223 to 221 for construction entrance work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Exit 221 southbound off-ramp limited to a single lane through summer 2025. Northbound and southbound shoulder closures 24/7 through spring 2026. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. 
Mile marker 226 to 230, northbound and southbound – Overnight single-lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and daytime shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for bridge painting. Estimated completion May 31. 
*NEW* Mile marker 231 to 233, northbound and southbound – Right lane closures with rest area ramp narrowing for rock and soil testing, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures southbound for installation of concrete barriers, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday nights. Overnight single lane closures northbound for pavement marking work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound right shoulder closures between Route 1403 (Second Street) and Route 644 (Frontier Drive) for rock and soil testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Route 42 (Scenic Highway) – Northbound shoulder closures between Route 646 (Fadley Road) and Route 754 (Badger Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 
*UPDATE* Route 42 – Overnight mobile lane closures at various locations between Craigsville northern town limits and Rockingham County line for pavement marker maintenance, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. 
Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Eastbound and westbound right shoulder closures near I-64 exit 99 interchange for painting of interstate overpass bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 31. 
*UPDATE* Route 254 (Hermitage Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 642 (Barrenridge Road) and Waynesboro city limits for pavement marker maintenance, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Wednesday night. 
*UPDATE* Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) and Staunton city limits for pavement marker maintenance, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Wednesday night. 
Route 254 (Ivy Street, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between King Avenue and Waynesboro western city limits for underground utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.
*NEW* Route 276 (Keezletown Road) – Flagger traffic control at Rockingham County line for inspection of bridge over North River, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. 

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 602 (Summerdean Road) – Closed to through traffic between Cales Springs Road and Shemariah Road for bridge rehabilitation from May 5 through June 6. Follow posted detour.
*NEW* Route 607 (Mount Solon Road) – Eastbound shoulder closures between Route 843 (Drainage Divide Lane) and Route 739 (Curry Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 
*UPDATE* Route 608 (Tinkling Springs Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) and Route 631/935 (Ladd Road/Expo Road) for pavement marker maintenance, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. 
Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1525 (Ridgeview Drive) and Route 842 (Horseshoe Circle) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through April 30.
Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 633 (Patton Farm Road) and Route 660 (Lake Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through April 30.
*UPDATE* Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and I-81 interchange for pavement marker maintenance, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. 
Route 624 (South Delphine Avenue, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between South Oak Lane and Chinquapin Drive through May 2025 for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor. 
*NEW* Route 628 (Thorofare Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 612 (Crimora Mine Road) and Route 340 (East Side Highway) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 28 – May 8.
Route 635 (Barterbrook Road) – Closed between I-81 frontage roads (FR-217 and FR-218) for bridge replacement as part of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Follow posted detour. Expected completion in July 2025. 
*UPDATE* Route 654 (White Hill Road) – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures between I-81 interchange and Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) for pavement marker maintenance, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. 
Route 664 (Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between Miami Avenue and Purdue Street for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor through June 2025. 
Route 5119 (Oak Lane, Waynesboro) – Local traffic only between Lyndhurst Road and Delphine Avenue through April 30 for road work related to Waynesboro Southern Corridor project. Flagger traffic control for local drivers, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Through traffic will be detoured.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.
*NEW* Mile marker 237 to 241, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures southbound for installation of concrete barriers, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday nights. Overnight single lane closures northbound for pavement marking work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes.  
Exit 240, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures along ramps to and from Route 257 for construction of additional turn lanes, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through July 1. 
Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Occasional overnight ramp and lane closures as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Shoulder closures in place 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge and interchange projectwith completion expected in fall 2026.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (North Valley Pike) – Overnight northbound and southbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Harrisonburg city limits and Shenandoah County line, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday and Monday nights.
*NEW* Business Route 33 (Old Spotswood Trail) – Flagger traffic control near Route 635 (River Road) intersection for inspection of bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Laurel Woods Lane and Switzer Lake Road/Skidmore Fork for paving, line-painting and guardrail work related to road widening and curve improvements, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 20.
*UPDATE* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound traffic shifts beginning Wednesday. Single-lane traffic between MLK Jr. Way and I-81 interchange. Two lanes in each direction between I-81 interchange and Linda Lane/Burgess Road. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected completion in September 2026. 
*NEW* Route 42 (Harpine Highway) – Overnight northbound and southbound alternating mobile lane closures between Harrisonburg city limits and Shenandoah County line for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday nights.   
*NEW* Route 211 (New Market Road) – Overnight eastbound and westbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Route 42 (South Main Street, Timberville) and Shenandoah County line, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night.
Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control between Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) and Route 672 (Latimer Road/Pineville Road) for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through May 9.  
Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Temporary traffic signal between Route 1601 (New Haven Road) and Route 1605 (Water Street) for maintenance to North River bridge, 24/7 through June 30. Vehicle width restriction 11 feet.  
*NEW* Route 259 (Mayland Road/Brocks Gap Road) – Overnight northbound and southbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between I-81 interchange and, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights. 
*NEW* Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Flagger traffic control at Augusta County line for inspection of bridge over North River, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. 
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, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 602 (East Point Road) – Flagger traffic control near Shenandoah County line for inspection of bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. 
Route 640 (Model Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 980 (Honeysuckle Road) and Route 639 (Nicholson Road), through April 30. Follow posted detour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement. 
*NEW* Route 679 (Pleasant Valley Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) and Harrisonburg city limits for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 30 – May 9. 
Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between I-81 interchange and Route 867 (North River Road) for road widening project, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through July 1.
Route 800 (McCauley Drive, Timberville) –Flagger traffic control between Route 42 (South Main Street/Timber Way) and Fourth Avenue for sidewalk construction, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 1.

PAGE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures at various locations between Route 340 South and Rappahannock County line for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 7.
*NEW* Business Route 340 (Main Street, Stanley) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 and Route 622 (Pond Avenue) for paving operations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 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, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 602 (Maryland Avenue, town of Shenandoah) – Flagger traffic control near Rockingham County line for inspection of bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. 
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 264 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.
*NEW* Mile marker 270 to 269, southbound – Continuous single-lane closures 5 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Tuesday (May 4-6 and again May 11-13). Lane closures are due to maintenance of bridge over North Fork Shenandoah River. Expect delays.
*NEW* Mile marker 271 to 273, northbound – Overnight left lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 278 to 283, northbound – Overnight left lane closures for topsoil application, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Wednesday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 279 to 280, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 286 to 287, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of bridge over Route 642 (Swartz Road), 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday night (April 25).
Mile marker 294 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 8. Daytime shoulder closures for sign work, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 9. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Main Street, Woodstock), Shoulder closures between Valley Vista Drive and Route 605 (Hoover Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 55/48 (John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 628 (Middle Road) and I-81 interchange for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 211 (West Old Cross Road, New Market) – Overnight flagger traffic near I-81 interchange for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night.
Route 211 (West Old Cross Road, New Market) – Westbound left lane closures near I-81 interchange for maintenance to I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 23.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

FREDERICK COUNTY 

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights. 
Mile marker 302 to 300, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 8. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 9. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 
Mile marker 312 to 320, northbound – Possible shoulder closures for survey work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 2.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound right lane closures between Route 656 (Greenwood Road) and Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21 to May 9.
*NEW* Route 17/50 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures near Clarke County line for inspection of bridge over Opequon Creek, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. 
Route 17/50 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound and westbound left lane closures between Route 655 (Sulphur Spring Road) and Route 781 (Custer Avenue/Prince Frederick Drive) for turn lane construction, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 4. 

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 649 (Springdale Road) – Closed to through traffic through May 30 between Route 651 (Shady Elm Road) and Route 648 (Passage Road) for replacement of Opequon Creek bridge. Follow posted detour.
Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 666 (Gun Club Road) and Route 661 (Wadesville Road) for replacement of Opequon Creek bridge at Clarke County line. Expected completion in November 2025. Follow posted detour. 

CLARKE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Westbound alternating closures between Route 612 (Shepherds Mill Road) and Route 608 (Wickliffe Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
*NEW* Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures near Frederick County line for inspection of bridge over Opequon Creek, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. 
*UPDATE* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 658 (White Post Road) and Route 616 (South Church Street, Berryville) for tree removal operations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 666 (Gun Club Road) and Route 661 (Wadesville Road) for replacement of Opequon Creek bridge at Frederick County line. Expected completion in November 2025. Follow posted detour. 

WARREN COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 66
Mile marker 1 to 0, westbound – Shoulder closures for road work related to I-81 southbound widening, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 9.

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights. 
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 8. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 9.  Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 611 (Long Meadow Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 842 (Sulphur Spring Road) and Route 637 (North River Road) for replacement of bridge over Molly Booth Run, through May 29. Follow posted detour.
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for construction of bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion December 2025.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. VDOT reminds motorists to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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