Staunton District Traffic Alert for April 7 – 11, 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 and westbound – Mobile right shoulder closures at various locations for brush cutting, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 21 to 18, westbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays April 7 to April 18.
*NEW* Mile marker 25 to 27, eastbound – Right lane closed 24/7 for maintenance to bridges over Sioux Avenue and Commercial Avenue (Clifton Forge). Estimated completion April 21.

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
*NEW* Mile marker 41 to 55, eastbound and westbound – Mobile right shoulder closures at various locations for brush cutting, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound alternating lane closures between Route 39 (Maury River Road) and Route 1017 (Jackson Heights Drive) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between I-64 interchange and Northridge Lane for utility work, 6 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Sunday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 737 (Dog Town Loop) and Botetourt County line for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 
Route 11/Route F055 (Lee Highway) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 716 (Timber Ridge Road) and Route 645 (Valley Pike) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Route 11 (North Main Street, Lexington) – Flagger traffic control between Hook Lane and Massie Street, generally weekdays during daylight hours. No on-street parking. Traffic restrictions are for pedestrian-access improvement project with scheduled completion in August 2025.
Route 60 (East Midland Trail) – Eastbound and westbound shoulder closures at various locations between I-81 interchange and Route 608 (Forge Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. 
*NEW* Route 501 (Glasgow Highway) – Flagger traffic control near between Route 130 (Rockbridge Road) and Amherst county line for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  
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
*NEW* Route 629 (White Rock Road) – Flagger traffic control between both ends of Route 850 (West Midland Trail) for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
*NEW* Route 631 (Old Buena Vista Road) – Flagger traffic control near Route 705 (Mountain View Road) intersection for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
*NEW* Route 679 (Hops Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (South Lee Highway) and Route 680 (Falling Spring Road) for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
*NEW* Route 780 (Scenic Drive) – Flagger traffic control near Route 850 (West Midland Trail) intersection for bridge inspection, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
*NEW* Route 850 (West Midland Trail) – Flagger traffic control between Route 780 (Brattons Run) and Route 629 (White Rock Road) for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
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
Route 250 (Mountain Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 601 (Bear Mountain Road) and West Virginia line for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through April 10.  
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
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. 
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
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.
Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Southbound Exit 221 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 227 to 228, northbound and southbound – Left shoulder closure for rock and soil testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 231 to 233, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for survey work, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the nights of April 6 – 10. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures with exit 235 ramp closures as needed due to shoulder strengthening, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Right shoulder closures for soil and rock testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. Work-zone speed limit 60 miles per hour 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes.  

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures at Route 616 (Fort Defiance Road/Dam Town Road) intersection for rock and soil testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* 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. 

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) – Closed to through traffic April 14 to April 25 between Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) and Route 684 (Little River Road) for replacement of bridge over Smith Creek tributary. Follow posted detour. 
*NEW* 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.
*NEW* 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.
*NEW* Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) – Westbound right shoulder closure between Route 1906 (Lodge Lane) and I-81 interchange for rock and soil testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Route 616 (Fort Defiance Road) – Right turn lane closure at Route 11 (Lee Highway) intersection for rock and soil testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
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. 
Route 635 – Mobile lane closures at various locations between Staunton southern city limits and Route 639 (Wayne Avenue) for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 11.
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. 
Route 664 (Mount Torry Road) – Mobile lane closures between Waynesboro southern city limits and Nelson County line for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 11. 
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 707 (Trimbles Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 705 (North Mountain Road) and Route 713 (Shuey Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through April 17. 
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
*UPDATE* Mile marker 237 to 243, northbound and southbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for debris removal, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 238 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for shoulder strengthening through June 2025, beginning on southbound I-81. Work will generally take place Monday through Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. 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 – Overnight ramp closures and alternating lane closures as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Expect delays. 24/7 shoulder closures. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project with completion expected in September 2026.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Harrisonburg city limits and Augusta County line, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.
*NEW* Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Harrisonburg city limits and West Virginia state line, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 10 to April 15.
Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Mobile traffic control between Route 612 (Peake Mountain Road) and Route 734 (Bank Church Road) for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 11. 
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.
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Single-lane traffic between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and Evelyn Byrd Avenue during daytime or overnight hours due to bridge construction. Occasional full closures as needed. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected completion in September 2026. 
*NEW* Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) – Northbound right shoulder closures just north of Dayton town limits for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 42 (John Wayland Highway/Warm Springs Pike) – Northbound and southbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Harrisonburg city limits and Augusta County line, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 
Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Eastbound and westbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Harrisonburg city limits and Route 340 (Eastside Highway), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 7.
Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Mobile traffic control between Route 1163 (Rosedale Drive) and Route 331 (Alumnae Drive) for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 11.
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 257 (Dinkel Avenue) – Eastbound and westbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Bridgewater town limits and I-81 interchange, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. 
*NEW* Route 257 (Mason Street/Ottobine Road) – Eastbound and westbound mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Route 613 (Clover Hill Road/Briery Branch Road) and Route 42 (John Wayland Highway), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
Route 257 (Ottobine Road) – Mobile traffic control between Route 775 (Judge Paul Road) and Route 42 Business (Main Street, Dayton) for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 11.
*NEW* Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking between Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) and Route 33 (Spotswood Trail), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.  
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
*NEW* Route 640 (Model Road) – Flagger traffic control April 9-10 between Route 980 (Honeysuckle Road) and Route 639 (Nicholson Road). Closed to through traffic from April 14 to April 30. Follow posted detour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement. 
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 340 Business (North Broad Street, Luray) – Flagger traffic control between Route 211 Business (Main Street) and Mechanic Street for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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
*NEW* Route 602 (Comertown Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 691 (Eleventh Street, Shenandoah) and Route 603 (Fleeburg Road) for utility work, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and 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 285 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.
Mile marker 299 to 294, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 25. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 18. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Northbound right shoulder closures near Woodstock southern town limits for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Main Street, Woodstock) – Southbound right shoulder closures between Valley Vista Drive and Fairground Road for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*UPDATE* Route 42 (West Reservoir Road, Woodstock) – Overnight flagger traffic control between the I-81 ramp and Hisey Avenue for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night.
*UPDATE* Route 211 (West Old Cross Road, New Market) – Overnight flagger traffic control at intersections with Cadet Road and Route 11 (Congress Street) for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday 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.
*NEW* Route 263 (Orkney Grade) – Right shoulder closures near Route 614 (Middle Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*UPDATE* Route 292 (Conicville Boulevard, Mount Jackson) – Overnight flagger traffic control at Route 11 (Main Street) intersection for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night.

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 601 (Battlefield Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 821 (Triplett Road) and Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) for inspection of bridge over Battlefield Road, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
*NEW* Route 614 (South Middle Road) – Northbound right shoulder closures near Route 703 (Conicville Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FREDERICK COUNTY 

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 302 to 300, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through April 17. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 18. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 306 to 305, southbound – Overnight right lane closures for traffic sensor maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 312 to 320, northbound – Possible shoulder closures for survey work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 2.
*NEW* Exit 313, northbound – Northbound right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Closed to through traffic between Brooke Road (Route 1322) and Park Center Drive/Cives Lane (Route 1323) for railroad crossing maintenance, 8 a.m. April 7 through April 11.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Wardensville Grade/North Pifer Road) – Flagger traffic control at various locations between Route 600 (Back Mountain Road) and Route 55 (Wardensville Pike) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 18.
*NEW* Route 649 (Springdale Road) – Closed to through traffic April 7 to 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 right shoulder closures near Route 612 (Shepherds Mill Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 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 sign installations, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 18. 

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 24. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 18. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 55 (West Strasburg Road, Front Royal) – Eastbound and westbound overnight right lane closures and flagger traffic control as needed near Route 340/522 (North Shenandoah Avenue) intersection for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night.
*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Southbound right shoulder closures between Front Royal town limits and Skyline Drive entrance for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound overnight right lane closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 637 (Riverton Road/Guard Hill Road) and and FR-Route 730 (Country Club Road) for signal inspections 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night.
*NEW* Route 522 (North Shenandoah Avenue) – Northbound and southbound overnight right lane closures between Front Royal town limits and Route 55 (West Strasburg Road) intersection for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night.

SECONDARY ROADS
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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