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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
*NEW* Mile marker 2 to 5, eastbound – Right shoulder closure for debris cleanup, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 7 to 4, westbound – Overnight right lane closure for cleanup operations, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tuesday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 31 to 33, eastbound and westbound – Single lane and shoulder closures for inspection of Cowpasture River bridges, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Business Route 60 (West Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge) – Flagger traffic control just east of I-64 for inspection of bridge over Jackson River, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday.
*NEW* Business Route 60 (West Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge) – Westbound right lane closure between Fifth Street and town limits for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through January 31.
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. 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 179 to 174, southbound – Right shoulder closure for debris cleanup, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
*NEW* Mile marker 189 to 192, northbound and southbound – Alternating shoulder closures for inspection of bridges over Maury River, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 197 to 198, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for shoulder repairs, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 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) – Shoulder closure and partial westbound lane closure between Route 645 (Mansion House Road) and Route 615 (Davis Run Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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 95 to 97, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for painting of bridge over Route 624 (South Delphine Avenue), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through February 28.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures 24/7 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 single lane closures for bridge work at various locations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. 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.
PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Overnight eastbound and westbound single lane closures near I-81 interchange for bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project.
Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures near I-64 interchange for painting of interstate overpass bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through February 28.
SECONDARY ROADS
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.
*NEW* Route 628 (Thorofare Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 (East Side Highway) and Route 612 (Crimora Mine Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. January 13 – 23.
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.
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.
*NEW* Route 725 (Chapel Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 720 (Jerusalem Chapel Road) and Route 723 (Whiskey Creek Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. January 13 – 23.
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, 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 July 1.
Mile marker 242 to 248, 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.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 254 to 252, southbound – Shoulder closures for brush removal, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control as needed between Dry Run Road and Switzer Lake Road for road widening project, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 2025.
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.
*UPDATE* Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Flagger traffic control at Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) intersection for rock and soil testing, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
*UPDATE* Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Flagger traffic control and turn-lane closures at Route 253 (Port Republic Road) intersection for rock and soil testing, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
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 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.
*NEW* Route 720 (Smithland Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (North Valley Pike) and Harrisonburg city limits for rock and soil testing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 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.
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
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 286 to 287, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane and shoulder closures for inspection of bridge over Pughs Run, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 311 to 320, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures at various locations for survey work in right of way, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Northbound shoulder closures between Route 652 (Apple Valley Road) and Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree trimming operations, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Southbound alternating lane closures between FR-729 (Trapp Hill Road) and Route 1010 (Walnut Street, Berryville) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through January 30.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 66
No lane closures reported.
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.Obtain traffic alerts and traveler information by dialing 511 or visiting 511Virginia.org. For other assistance, call the VDOT Customer Service Center, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Citizens can dial 1-800-FOR- ROAD (1-800-367-7623) from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads.
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