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 10 to 12, eastbound – Right lane closure for paving operations, Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mile marker 21 to 24, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for pavement patching, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 30.
Mile marker 29 to 30, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for painting of Route 42 bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 19.
Exit 35, westbound – Partial off-ramp closure for bridge painting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 19.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures for painting of I-64 overpass bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 19.
Route 269 (Longdale Furnace Road) – Eastbound and westbound alternating closures for painting of I-64 overpass bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 19.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching and shoulder repairs. Street sweeping with mobile operations. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, asphalt patching, pothole patching and brush cutting. Street sweeping with mobile operations. 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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
*NEW* Mile marker 50 to 56, eastbound – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 174 to 177, northbound – Evening single lane closures for soil cleanup, Wednesday through Friday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Mile marker 177 to 174, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement patching, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 29.
*NEW* Mile marker 190 to 192, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 194 to 198, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exit 205 – Northbound ramp shoulder closures 24/7 with occasional overnight ramp closures as needed. Traffic restrictions are for interchange improvements with estimated completion in fall 2022.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 606 (Raphine Road) – Lane closures possible in area of I-81 northbound ramps during daytime or overnight hours. Traffic restrictions are due to interchange improvements with estimated completion in fall 2022.
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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 220 (Jackson River Road) – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations between Route 605 (Vinegar Run Road) and Route 607 (Big Valley Road), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*NEW* Route 250 (Mountain Turnpike) – Shoulder closures for utility pole replacement between Route 652 (Academy Hill Road) and Route 637 (Dug Bank Road/Maple Sugar Road), Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads, pavement patching, and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
*NEW* Mile marker 88 to 90, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to Christians Creek bridge, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 95 to 94, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Mile marker 96 to 100, eastbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement patching, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 29.
Mile marker 99 to 100, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Exit 99 ramps and Route 250, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 100 to 96, westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations with occasional overnight ramp closures as needed, June 13 – July 31 nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 219 to 225, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement patching, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 29.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 250 (Richmond Avenue, Staunton) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 261 (Statler Boulevard) and Severn Street/Young Street, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday. Overnight eastbound and westbound single lane closures near intersection with Route 261 (Statler Boulevard) for roadway and signal improvements, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through night of June 30.
*NEW* Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Shoulder closures for water-line installation between Route 660 (Lake Road) and Route 848 (Rankin Lane), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.
*NEW* Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Shoulder closures for utility pole installation between Route 872 (Mill Creek Road) and Route 694 (Chestnut Ridge Road), June 13 – July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Route 613 (Kyles Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 747/613 (Mossy Creek Road) and Route 42 (Scenic Highway) for replacement of bridge over Mossy Creek through July 28. Follow posted detour.
*NEW* Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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