Staunton District Traffic Alert for July 22 - 26, 2024

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 new or revised entry since last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 64
*NEW* Mile marker 27 to 28, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, brush cutting, ditching and shoulder repairs. Mobile traffic control for tractor mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, shoulder repairs, pothole repairs, pipe replacement and brush cutting. Mobile traffic control for tractor mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 

BATH COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) intersection, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.  
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

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

 
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 193 to 190, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights through August 30. 
*NEW* Mile marker 194 to 195, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Mile marker 194 to 205, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through August 15. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 252 (Brownsville Turnpike) – Single travel lane with stop-and-proceed traffic pattern between Route 725 (High Rock Road) and Route 726 (New Providence Road) for replacement of Moffatts Creek bridge, through 5 p.m. Thursday.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing, 7:30 to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
 
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 716 (Mount Atlas Road/Timber Ridge Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 39 (Maury River Road) and Route 608 (South River Road) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 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. on 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. on weekdays. 

 
AUGUSTA COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 205 to 211, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through August 15. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 207 to 210, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 
Mile marker 214 to 210, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for milling and paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night. Exit 213 traffic will be detoured during ramp paving.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 220 to 221, northbound and southbound – Overnight southbound left-lane closures for equipment and materials staging, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Shoulders closed 24/7 for bridge replacement and roadway construction as part of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Expected completion summer 2025. 
*NEW* Mile marker 221 to 222, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving of bridge approaches, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights Monday through Thursday.
Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Right and left shoulder closures in place 24/7 through spring 2026. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) – Shoulder closures near Route 1130 (East Village Lane) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 250 (West Main Street, Waynesboro) – Eastbound and westbound overnight alternating lane closures between Route 1007 (Stoneridge Drive) and Hopeman Parkway for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights July 28 – August 3.
*NEW* Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Westbound right shoulder closures near Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) interchange for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 602 (Summerdean Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 603 (Cales Spring Road) and Route 876 (Mish Barn Road) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 22 – August 1.
*NEW* Route 608 (Long Meadow Road) – Closed between Route 796 (Kiddsville Road) and Route 795 (Entry School Road) for cross pipe replacement at several locations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Follow posted detour.
*NEW* Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 916 (View Drive) and Route 634 (China Clay Road) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 22 – August 1.
Route 624 (South Delphine Avenue, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between South Oak Lane and Chinquapin Drive for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor, through May 2025. 
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 summer 2025. 
*NEW* Route 664 (Reeds Gap Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 814 (Love Road) and Blue Ridge Parkway for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 22 – August 1.
Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) – Occasional flagger traffic control between Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road) and Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.
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 682 (McKinley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) and Route 679 (Campbells Hollow Road) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday.
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. on weekdays. 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 238 to 240, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to Route 867 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through August 1. 
*NEW* Exit 247B, southbound – Off-ramp to westbound Route 33 (Market Street) closed beginning 10 p.m. Sunday night (July 21) through Friday morning for ramp reconstruction. Follow posted detour. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Southbound Exit 247 off-ramp closed, 10 p.m. Sunday (July 21) night through early Friday (July 26) morning for bridge demolition and ramp reconstruction. Follow posted detour. Overnight alternating lane closures as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2026. Overnight slow-roll closures as needed, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Expect delays. 24/7 shoulder closures. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project. 
*NEW* Mile marker 244 to 246, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday nights and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday nights (July 21 – August 15). 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 256 to 253, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 
*NEW* Mile marker 263 to 264, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) –Overnight alternating eastbound and westbound closures between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and Terri Drive due to bridge work, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights through January 2026. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour with automated speed enforcement. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement. 
Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control between Dry Run Road and Switzer Lake Road for road widening project, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 30. 
*NEW* Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1604 (Tiger Camp Road) and Route 655 (Lawyer Road) for inspection of bridge over North River, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 620 (Indian Trail Road) – Shoulder closures near Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) intersection for turn-lane construction, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.
Route 659 (Port Republic Road) – Mobile lane closures between Route 340 (East Side Highway) and Route 1610 (Terrace Run) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday (July 20).
Route 726 (Apple Valley Road) – Closed to through traffic between Peach Grove Avenue and Harrisonburg city limits for storm sewer installation, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound right shoulder closures near Route 340 south interchange for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 340 – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 663 (Island Ford Road) and Warren County line, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. July 21 – August 2.
*NEW* Route 340 – Southbound right shoulder closures near Route 211 (Lee Highway) interchange for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Business Route 340 – Shoulder closures near Rockingham Drive intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Business Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 615 (Rockingham Drive) and Route 616 (Leaksville Road) for inspection of bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. 
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. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
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
*UPDATE* Mile Marker 264 to 266, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 264 off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Mile Marker 277 to 279, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 279 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 282 to 281, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 287 to 289, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to Route 600 and Route 625 bridges, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through August 8. 
Exit 291, northbound – Off-ramp narrows during overnight hours for rock and soil testing, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night (July 21).
*NEW* Mile marker 292 to 293, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 646 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 295 to 298, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 296 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Main Street, Woodstock) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures between Shenandoah Street and Valley Vista Drive for survey work, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights.
*NEW* Route 11 (North Massanutten Street, Strasburg) – Shoulder closures between Route 1967 (East Washington Street) and Route 55 (East King Street) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Route 42 (West Reservoir Road, Woodstock) – Northbound and southbound overnight alternating mobile lane closures between Hisey Avenue and Route 11 (South Main Street) for survey work, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights.
*NEW* Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Shoulder closures between Colley Block Road and Banks Fort Road for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 651 (Mount Olive Road) – Shoulder closures near Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Route 675 (Stoney Creek Road), westbound – Right shoulder closures near Route 808 (Corner Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures as needed through December 2024.  Southbound work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening. 
Mile marker 317 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures as needed for extension of exit 317 northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramp, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through night of September 27. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound alternating lane closures between Route 656 (Morgan Mill Road) and Route 991 (Regency Lakes Drive) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22 – August 9.
*NEW* Route 259 (Carpers Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 708 (Gold Orchard Road) and West Virginia state line for ditching operations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 522 (Stonewall Jackson Highway/Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 646 (Reardon Road) and Silver Ridge Lane, Clarke County for utility work, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. 

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Back Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 613 (Bowman Lane) and Route 612 (Fishel Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
*UPDATE* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Shoulder closures just east of I-81 interchange for shoulder widening, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through August 16.
Route 661 (Redbud Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 662 (Milburn Road) and Route 660 (Woods Mill Road) for road maintenance, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through December 31. 
Route 662 (Milburn Road) – Flagger traffic control at various locations between Route 661 (Redbud Road) and Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) for road maintenance, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through December 31. 
Route 842 (South Buckton Road) – Shoulder closures just south of Route 627 (Reliance Road) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September 27.

CLARKE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Shoulder closures near Frederick County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound left lane closures between Route 612 (Quarry Road) and Route 603 (Castleman Road) for turn lane construction, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through August 15.
Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Route 601 (Blueridge Mountain Road) for shoulder widening and rumble strip installation. Eastbound lane closures 9: a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays. Westbound lane closures between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays or weeknights. Estimated completion October 31.
*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Shoulder closures near Route 623 (Gaylord Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Route 522 (Stonewall Jackson Highway/Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 646 (Reardon Road, Frederick County) and Silver Ridge Lane for utility work, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. 
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 2, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, 12 noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. 
Mile marker 0 to 10, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures including along Exit 6 off-ramp for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30. 
*NEW* Mile marker 6 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, 11 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday. 
*NEW* Mile marker 7 to 8, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 10 to 12, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 31.
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures as needed through December 2024. Southbound work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening. 

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

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. 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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