Staunton District Traffic Alert for June 23 – 27, 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 36, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single-lane closures at various locations for pavement marking, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday nights. 
*NEW* Mile marker 14, westbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 21 to 18, westbound – Alternating lane closure for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Monday. 
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 41 to 40, westbound – Mobile left lane closure for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Temporary traffic signal in operation 24/7 near Route 636 (Morgan Drive) intersection for maintenance to bridge over railway, through September 1. Wide-load tractor trailers prohibited.
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
*NEW* Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 688 (Wild Cat School Road) and Route 42 (Cowpasture River Highway) for tree removal, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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
*UPDATE* Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for vegetation control, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 189 to 195, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday to Thursday nights through July 31. Overnight closures as needed on exit 191 entrance ramp from I-64 through July 2. 
*NEW* Mile marker 197 to 195, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights of June 23 to July 6.
*NEW* Mile marker 204 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights of June 23 to July 10.
*NEW* Mile marker 205 to 186, southbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for debris removal, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
*NEW* Exit 205, southbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 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. 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 a.m. 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
*UPDATE* Mile marker 97 to 87, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement treatment, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of July 17.
Exit 99, eastbound – Narrowing of off-ramp for bridge painting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 30. 

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 215 to 210, southbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for guardrail cleaning, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for barrier wall and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Shoulder closures in both directions 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Expected completion in late summer 2025. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. 
Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile left lane closures for survey work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday night. Overnight left lane closures southbound for bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday nights. Southbound exit 221 off-ramp to I-64 limited to a single lane as needed for overhead bridge work. 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. 
*NEW* Mile marker 222 to 220, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights of June 23 to July 10.
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 July 31. 
Mile marker 231 to 233, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures southbound for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. Right shoulder closures, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures northbound for construction of equipment-access areas, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday to Friday nights. Northbound and southbound left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 250 – Mobile traffic control at various locations between Highland County line and Nelson County line for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29 to July 10.
Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Overnight flagger traffic control between the I-64 exit 99 ramps and Waynesboro eastern city limits for resurfacing operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of June 26.
*NEW* Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) – Overnight mobile traffic control between Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) and Rockbridge County line for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of July 9.
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.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 635 (Mount Vernon Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) and Route 639 (Wayne Avenue) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of July 30.
Route 664 (Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between Miami Avenue and Purdue Street through June 30 for paving work related to Waynesboro Southern Corridor project. 
Route 710 (Edison Creek Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 709 (Smoky Row Road) and Route 708 (Glebe School Road) for replacement of bridge with concrete pipe, June 23 to July 2. Follow posted detour.
Route 773 (Westview School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 775 (Buttermilk Road) and Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road) for rock and soil testing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 775 (Buttermilk Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 773 (Westview School Road) for rock and soil testing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 5119 (Oak Lane, Waynesboro) – Local traffic only between Lyndhurst Road and Delphine Avenue through June 30 for paving 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 238, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures northbound for construction of equipment-access areas, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday to Friday nights. Northbound and southbound left shoulder closures 24/7. 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 August 1.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Overnight closure of northbound exit 247A off-ramp, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday (June 23) night for shifting to newly constructed portion of off-ramp. Follow posted detour. Only right turns allowed from off-ramp onto Route 33 from June 24 through mid-August. Occasional 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. 
*NEW* Mile marker 260 to 261, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of Route 796 (Newdale School Road) overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday night.

PRIMARY ROADS
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 July 1.
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – 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. Be alert for travel-lane shifts. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected completion in September 2026. 
*UPDATE* Route 211 (New Market Road, Timberville) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1514 (Virginia Avenue) and Route 1515 (Center Street) for excavation work, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 31. 
*NEW* Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Eastbound and westbound overnight single lane closures between Route 1163 (Rosedale Drive) and Route 340 (East Side Highway) for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through Wednesday.
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 – Daytime and overnight flagger traffic control between Route 924 (Briery Branch Road) and I-81 interchange for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Wednesday night. 
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
Route 644 (Resort Drive) – Closed between Silverstone Lane and Woodstone Drive for paving operations and turn-lane construction, through about July 31. Follow posted detour.
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 724 (Melrose Road) – Mobile lane closures between Route 725 (Etna Road) and Route 11 (North Valley Pike) for tree trimming operations, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 24 – July 1. 

PAGE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Overnight single lane closures between Rappahannock County line and HQ Access Road (Shenandoah National Park headquarters) for paving operations, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Monday (June 23). 
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
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
Mile marker 268 to 269, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to North Fork Shenandoah River bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 286 to 287, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of bridge over Dry Run and Route 642 (Swartz Road), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 291 to 279, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 
Mile marker 294 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for median barrier installation and construction entrances, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of July 3. Daytime shoulder closures for sign work, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 4. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Massanutten Street/Old Valley Pike) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 55 (King Street, Strasburg) and the Warren County line for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through night of July 30.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
 

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. through night of July 3. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 4. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 
*NEW* Mile marker 313 to 314, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for inspection of Route 50 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday nights. 

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. through Friday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – New traffic signal at intersection with Route 873 (Renaissance Drive). Signal in flash mode through Tuesday (June 24), becomes fully operational Wednesday (June 25). 
*UPDATE* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Single lane closures just north of Stephens City town limits for turn lane construction onto Tigney Drive, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.
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. 
*UPDATE* Route 17/50 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight alternating lane closures between Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) and Route 796 (Purdue Drive) for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through Friday.
*UPDATE* Route 37 – Overnight northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) and Route 847 (Tasker Road) for pavement marking, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights through Tuesday. 
*UPDATE* Route 17/50 – Eastbound and westbound overnight alternating lane closures between Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) and Route 796 (Purdue Drive) for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through Friday.
*NEW* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound overnight alternating lane closures between Route 739 (Fox Drive) and Route 673 (Golds Hill Road) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday nights.

SECONDARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Flagger traffic control between I-81 interchange and Route 11 (Valley Pike) for pipe installation, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.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. 
*NEW* Route 873 (Renaissance Drive) – New traffic signal at intersection with Route 11 (Valley Pike). Signal in flash mode through Tuesday (June 24), becomes fully operational Wednesday (June 25). 
Route 1435 (First Manassas Place) – Flagger traffic control between Route 642 (Tasker Road) and dead end for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

CLARKE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

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 2 to 0, westbound – Shoulder closures for road work related to I-81 southbound widening, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 4.

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for median barrier installation and construction equipment entrances, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of July 3. Daytime shoulder closures for sign work, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 4. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound single-lane closures between Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) and Route 655 (Country Club Road) for painting of Crooked Run bridge and the I-66 bridge over 340, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30. 

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 610 (Bucks Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 55 (Strasburg Road) and Route 626 (Andrews Road) for bridge repairs, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August 18. 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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