Staunton District Traffic Alert for June 30 – July 4, 2025

VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Thursday, July 3, until noon Monday, July 7.

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 21 to 18, westbound – Alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 2 to July 19.
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.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 40 to 37, westbound – Mobile left lane closure for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Closed during nighttime and overnight hours near Route 636 (Morgan Drive) for maintenance to bridge over railway, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights from July 7 to July 24. Detour in place. At other times, temporary traffic signals in operation and wide-load tractor trailers are prohibited. Estimated project completion September 1.
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
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 192 to 198, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 195 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 197 to 195, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of July 6.
*NEW* Mile marker 201 to 203, northbound – Overnight left lane closure for spill cleanup, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.
Mile marker 204 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of July 10.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound right lane closures for guardrail upgrades near I-64 interchange just north of Lexington, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.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.
*NEW* Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching at various locations between Route 608 (South River Road) and Nelson County line, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
*NEW* Route 60 (West Midland Trail) – Shoulder closures for guardrail upgrades near I-64 interchange at Kerrs Creek, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.  
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
*NEW* Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 631 (Rich Hills Road) and Route 616 (Lower Fork Road) for soil/rock sampling, 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Tuesday night.
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 97 to 87, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement treatment, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through July 17.
Exit 99, eastbound – Narrowing of off-ramp for bridge painting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 30. 

INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for barrier wall removal and guardrail installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through July 31. 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 left lane closures southbound for bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights Sunday through Thursday. 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. 
Mile marker 222 to 220, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through July 10.
*UPDATE* 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 August 31. 
*NEW* Mile marker 229 to 232, northbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 232 to 233, northbound – Right shoulder closures for rock and soil testing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday. 
*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. through Tuesday night. 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 11 (Lee Highway/Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures between Rockingham County line and Rockbridge County line for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights.
*NEW* Route 250 – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures between Waynesboro city limits and Highland County line for soil/rock sampling, 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night.
*UPDATE* 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 through July 10.
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. nights through 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
*NEW* Route 635 (Barterbrook Road/Ramsey Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 639 (Wayne Avenue) and Staunton city limits for pavement marking, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 29 – June 10.
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.
*NEW* Route 664 (Lyndhurst Road/Mount Torrey Road) – Flagger traffic control between Nelson County line and Waynesboro town limits for pavement marking, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29 – July 10. 
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.
*UPDATE* 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 Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday.
*UPDATE* 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 Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday.
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
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. through Tuesday night. 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.
*NEW* Mile marker 242 to 243, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of bridge over Black Run, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Only right turns allowed from off-ramp onto Route 33 from June 24 through mid-August. Occasional lane closures as needed, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.  Shoulder closures in place 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge and interchange project with completion expected in fall 2026. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (North Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control at various locations between Route 806 (Lacey Spring Road and Route 765 (Gravels Road) for roadway testing, 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Tuesday night. 
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound overnight single lane closures between Route 1167 (Confederacy Drive) and Route 829 (Independent Road/Mt. Hermon Road) for roadway testing, 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Tuesday night.
*NEW* Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1144 (Rorrer Circle) and West Virginia state line for roadway testing, 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Tuesday night.
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.
*UPDATE* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound travel lane shifts at I-81 interchange begin Monday (June 30).  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. 
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. 
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.  
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. through July 1. 

PAGE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
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 719 (Ninth Street, Shenandoah) and Route 603 (Fleeburg Road) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 30 to July 17.
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 291 to 283, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 11.
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 (Old Valley Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight alternating mobile lane closures at various locations between Rockingham County line and Warren County line for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights Sunday through Wednesday.
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
*NEW* Route 678 (Fort Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 775 (Old Store Road) and Route 776 (Siberts Road) for pipe replacement, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

FREDERICK COUNTY 

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night. 
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* Exit 307, northbound – Left shoulder closure along off-ramp for guardrail repairs, 7 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday.
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 night (June 27). 
*NEW* Mile marker 317 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights. 

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures between Route 660 (Woods Mill Road) and Route 656 (Morgan Mill Road) for tree removal operations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
*UPDATE* 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 July 18.
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. 
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.
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
*NEW* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Flagger traffic control near I-81 interchange for guardrail upgrades, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
*UPDATE* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Flagger traffic control as needed between I-81 interchange and Route 11 (Valley Pike) for pipe installation, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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 overnight alternating lane closures between Route 603 (Castleman Road) and Route 612 (Shepherds Mill Road) for shoulder repaving, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday nights.
*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Northbound and southbound overnight alternating lane closures between West Virginia state line and Route 658 (White Post Road) for pavement marker replacements, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Wednesday.

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
*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night. 
*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for traffic equipment maintenance, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. 
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
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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