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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 in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.
Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. When traveling through a work zone, use extreme caution and 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 15 to 20, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 16 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 23 to 29, eastbound and westbound – Temporary closures with law-enforcement traffic control for overhead utility work, 6 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday (Jan. 11).
*UPDATE* Mile marker 41 to 31, westbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for tree trimming, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Business Route 60 (Grafton Street) – Westbound right shoulder closures for sign work near Route 627 (Oakwood Drive) intersection, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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
*NEW* Route 39/42 (Mountain Valley Road) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 635 (Ridge Road/TC Walker Road) intersection, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Redemption Road/Roseloe Lane intersection, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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
*UPDATE* Mile marker 47 to 41, westbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for tree trimming, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Exit 180, southbound – Narrowing of off-ramp for inspection of bridge over Route 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 686 (Herring Hall Road) and Oak Bank Drive for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound right shoulder closures for sign work near Augusta County line, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound right shoulder closures for sign work near Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway) intersection, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures just south of Route 609 (Red Mill Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 42 (Virginia Avenue, Goshen) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 615 (Wilhelm Road) intersection, 8 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, 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 220 (Potomac River Road) – Temporary traffic signal in operation between Route 632 (The Pines Road) and Route 629 (Strait Creek Road) for Strait Creek bridge replacement. Estimated completion August 2027.
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, and adding stone to unpaved roads, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
*NEW* Mile marker 88 to 94, eastbound and westbound – Slow roll traffic control for overhead utility work, 6 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday (Jan. 11).
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Single-lane traffic on exit 221 southbound ramp to I-64 eastbound Jan. 5 – March 30. Shoulder closures northbound and southbound 24/7 through spring. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour.
Mile marker 234 to 237, 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. Estimated completion June.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) – Single lane closures between Route 1035 (Meadow Lane) and Route 925 (James Crawford Lane) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 7 – Feb. 3.
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) – Shoulder closures near Rockbridge County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) – Shoulder closures near Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 254 (Hermitage Road) – Flagger traffic control at intersections with Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) and Route 792 (Indian Mound Road/Balsley Road) for intersection improvements, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through May.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control and westbound turn-lane closures at Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) for intersection improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August.
*NEW* Route 636 (Old Goose Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control near Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) intersection for pipe installation, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 – 30.
*NEW* Route 720 (Morris Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1060 (Belle Vista Drive) and Route 833 (Tribbetts Mill Road/Trinity Point Road) for pavement marking, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
Route 834 (Hickory Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 631 (Ladd Road) and Route 640 (Goose Creek Road) for waterline installation, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April.
Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control near Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) for intersection and roadway improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August.
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 – Left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes. Estimated completion June.
Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Single lane closures 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge and interchange projectwith completion expected in fall.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 33 (Spottswood Trail) – Westbound right shoulder closures near Greene County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Single-lane closures as needed. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacements and interchange improvements with expected completion in September.
*NEW* Route 256 (Third Street, Grottoes) – Shoulder closures near Route 987 (Dogwood Avenue) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Northbound and southbound right shoulder closures at Route 649 (Berrytown Road/Island Ford Road) intersection for installation of new traffic signal, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 340 (Augusta Avenue, Grottoes) – Shoulder closures near Route 256 (Third Street) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 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. weekdays.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound right shoulder closures near Rappahannock County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 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. 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
Mile marker 268 to 270, northbound and southbound – Single shoulder closures for bridge maintenance, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 286 to 294, northbound – Overnight left lane closures for guardrail upgrades, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Thursday night.
Mile marker 293 to 299, northbound and southbound – Slow-roll traffic control (rolling roadblocks) for controlled blasting between 9 a.m. and 12 noon Wednesday. Overnight single lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 30. Shoulder closures 24/7 through May. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.
*NEW* Mile marker 298 to 299, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for environmental cleanup, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.
*NEW* Exit 298, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures along on- and off-ramps for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound, Wednesday through Friday northbound.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 302, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 30. Single shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.
Mile marker 306 to 325, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for cable barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Jan. 31.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Shoulder closures near I-81 interchange for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 661 (Welltown Road) – Flagger traffic control near FR-Route 732 (McGhee Road) intersection for utility work, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
*UPDATE* Various Roads – Flagger traffic control on parts of Route 625 (Germany Road/Hites Road), Route 638 (Vaucluse Road/Clark Road), Route 654 (Cedar Grove Road), Route 671 (Green Spring Road), Route 731 (Cattail Road) and Route 1365 (Green Spring Court) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
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 May.
*NEW* Mile marker 11 to 14, eastbound – Single lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 19.
*NEW* Mile marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Overnight right shoulder closures for utility work, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. through night of Feb. 6.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures northbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 30. Single shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
