Staunton District Traffic Alert for October 28 – November 1, 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
No lane closures reported.

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
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
*NEW* Mile marker 46 to 47, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday and Thursday.
Mile marker 55 to 58, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 175 to 176, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 177 to 178, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
*NEW* Mile marker 182 to 181, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Mile marker 203 to 206, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
*NEW* Exit 205, northbound – Ramp narrowing and right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Alternating lane closures between Lexington city limits and Route 678 (Buffalo Bend Road) for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. October 28 – November 15.
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
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
*UPDATE* Mile marker 95 to 98, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane and shoulder closures for installation of traffic equipment, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights. 

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Exit 213, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures along on-ramps from Route 11 for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Exit 217, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures along on-ramps from Route 654 for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Mile marker 219 to 221, northbound – Overnight right shoulder closures for soil cleanup, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday night.
Mile marker 219 to 217, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to Route 654 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Thursday. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Shoulders closed 24/7. Overnight lane closures or slow-roll closures as needed. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement and roadway construction as part of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Expected completion in summer 2025. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight southbound left lane closures mile marker 226 to 223, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights for bridge construction. Right and left shoulder closures 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 (Buffalo Gap Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 720 (Dry Branch Road/Morris Mill Road) and Route 2212 (Taliaferro Drive) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. October 28 – November 15.
Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) – Mobile lane closures between Route 1130 (East Village Lane) and Route 685 (Lehigh Road) for pavement marking, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday (November 2).
*NEW* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Westbound right shoulder closures between southbound I-81 on-ramp (Exit 222) and Route 792 (Sangers Lane), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. October 28 – November 8. Traffic restrictions are for drilling operations related to I-81 widening project.
*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.
*UPDATE* Route 285/608 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Northbound right shoulder closures between Route 1315 (Wilson Lane) and Foursquare Lane for commercial entrance construction, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday. 

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 611 (Calf Mountain Road) – Temporary closures near intersection with Route 619 (Purple Cow Road) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday. 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. 
*UPDATE* Route 640 (Goose Creek Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 285/608 (Tinkling Spring Road) and Route 834 (Hickory Hill Road) for commercial entrance construction, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday.
Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) – Temporary closures between Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) and Route 814 (Love Road) for overhead utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday. 
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 705 (Scott-Christian Road/North Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 703 (Hewitt Road) and Route 707 (Trimbles Mill Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday. 
Various roads – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control for paving operations in subdivisions including parts of Route 1320 (New Brunswick Road), Route 1321 (Princeton Lane), Route 1322 (South Cobblestone Court), Route 1324 (Harrogate Drive), Route 1326 (Warren Circle), Route 1327 (Logan Lane), Route 1332 (Mallory Circle), Route 1333 (Longview Circle), Route 1350 (Summerfield Drive), Route 1404 (Sunset Boulevard), Route 1740 (Sir Robin Road), Route 1741 (Sir Robin Road), Route 1742 (Friar Tuck Court/King Richard Road), Route 1743 (Prince John Court), Route 1744 (Maid Marian Court), and Route 1745 (Little John Court), 6 a.m. to 6 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. weekdays. 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 81
Exit 240, southbound – Left shoulder closures along off- and on-ramps for turn lane construction, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through November 16.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 48, northbound and southbound – Overnight ramp closures and alternating lane closures as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2026. Expect delays. 24/7 shoulder closures. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (South Valley Pike) – Northbound right shoulder closures near Route 704 (Oakwood Drive) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 11 (North Valley Pike/Lee Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Northwood Lane and Route 765 (Gravels Road) for curb and gutter installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
*NEW* Business Route 33 (Old Spotswood Trail, Elkton) – Shoulder closures between North 1st Street and Route 635 (River Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures between Reservoir Street and University Boulevard for inspection of bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Westbound right shoulder closures between Route 1165 (Robin Road) and Wynnwood Lane for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures between Route 646 (Bloomer Springs Road/New Hope Road) and Business Route 33 (Old Spotswood Trail) for traffic signal inspections, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday night.
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures between Route 655 (Lawyer Road) and Route 704 (Boyers Road) for traffic signal inspections, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday night.
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures between Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) and Route 999 (Stumps Road) for traffic signal inspections, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night.
*UPDATE* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound right shoulder closures near Route 704 (Boyers Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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 December.
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Overnight lane closures eastbound and westbound between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and Terri Drive due to bridge work, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights through January 2026. Detours in place as needed during overnight closures. Single-lane traffic between Hawkins Street and Evelyn Byrd Avenue for bridge construction, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 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. 
*NEW* Route 42 (Harpine Highway) – Northbound right shoulder closures near Route 778 (Brenneman Church Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) – Southbound right shoulder closures between Business Route 42 (Main Street, Dayton) and Route 732 (Eberly Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 257 (Friedens Church Road) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures between I-81 interchange and Walton Way for commercial entrance construction, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.
*NEW* Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 253 (Port Republic Road) and Route 754 (South Branch Road) for tree-removal operations, 7 a.m. to 4 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. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 608 (Mauzy Athlone Road) and Route 655 (James Branch Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Monday (October 28).
Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Flagger traffic control between I-81 interchange and Route 989 (Creekside Drive) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.
*NEW* Route 701 (College Street) – Shoulder closures between Route 732 (Eberly Road) and Dayton town limits for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 732 (Eberly Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) and Business Route 42 (Main Street, Dayton) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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.
*NEW* Route 4113 (Country Club Road, Harrisonburg) – Flagger traffic control between Keezletown Road and Vine Street for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

PAGE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211/340 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures between Route 652 (Airport Road) and Route 615 (Egypt Bend Road//Longs Road) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through 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
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 279 to 280, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 601 (Battlefield Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 821 (Triplett Road) and Route 757 (Copp Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Various roads – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control for paving operations on various parts of Route 605 (Hoover Road), Route 645 (Old School House Drive), Route 650 (Tea Berry Road), Route 657 (Mason Road), Route 664 (Moose Road), and Route 780 (Walton Farm Road), 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Thursday. 

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Exit 307A, northbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Mile marker 317 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures and southbound off-ramp closures as needed for extension of exit 317 northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramp, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through November 28. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Southbound left shoulder closures between Merchant Street/Snowden Bridge Boulevard and Route 661 (Welltown Road) for signal installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday (November 3).
Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Northbound and southbound I-81 northbound on-ramp closures as needed for extension of exit 317 northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramp, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through November 28. 
Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) – Median crossover at intersection with Route 728 (Victory Road) closed permanently. Intersection allows right turns only. Westbound Route 50 motorists can access Route 728 by following Independence Drive south from Route 50/17.
Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound right shoulder closures between Winchester city limits and Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) for traffic signal work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday (November 3).

SECONDARY ROADS
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 679 (Indian Hollow Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 600 (North Hayfield Road) and Route 608 (Dicks Hollow Road/Valpro Drive) for utility work and paving, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.
Route 728 (Victory Road) – Median crossover at intersection with Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) closing permanently on October 21. Intersection will allow right turns only. Route 728 motorists will access westbound Route 50/17 by using Independence Drive.
*NEW* Route 803 (Round Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 654 (Poorhouse Road/Old Firehouse Lane) and Route 620 (Singhass Road) for utility work, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 30 – November 6.
*NEW* Route 1129 (Prosperity Drive) – Shoulder closures between Route 11 (Valley Pike) and Renaissance Drive for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 28 – November 18. 

CLARKE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound right lane closures between Route 7 Business (West Main Street) and Route 679 (Pine Grove Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.
Route 7 Business (East Main Street, Berryville) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 (Buckmarsh Street) and Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.
Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Route 601 (Blueridge Mountain Road) for guardrail installation as part of safety enhancement project. 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. 

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Mobile left lane and right shoulder closures for litter pickup and mowing operations, 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. October 27 – November 4. Lane closures are primary during nighttime and overnight hours.
*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 14, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. October 28 – November 8.
Mile marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, with daytime and nighttime work hours possible. Estimated completion November 1.

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.

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. 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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