The Shadow
STAUNTON, VA (VR) – 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 6 to 7, eastbound – Left lane closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
*NEW* Mile marker 20 to 19, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 39 to 38, westbound – Alternating shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 619 (Hayes Gap Road) – Road closed to through traffic between Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) and Route 657 (Pitzer Ridge Road) for pipe replacement, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays August 26 – September 16.
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 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 623 (Poor Farm Road) and Highland County line for inspection of bridge over Jackson River, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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 185 to 189, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights through September 26.
*NEW* Exit 188B, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Mile marker 193 to 190, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights through Friday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 194 to 205, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for resurfacing operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 5 nights.
*NEW* Mile marker 202 to 203, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
*NEW* Mile marker 202 to 205, northbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 205 off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound right shoulder closures near Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 39 (Maury River Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 623 (Farmhouse Road) and Flat Rock Lane for tree removal, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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 665 (Cold Run Drive) – Closed to through traffic between Route 669 (East Whistle Creek) and Route 1501 (Mount Vista Drive) for replacement of bridge over Whistle Creek, through September 5. Follow posted detour.
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.
