The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Highlands during the coming weeks.
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.
Alleghany County
Interstate 64
— Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound — Right shoulder closures for brush removal, Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
— Mile marker 17 to 20, eastbound and westbound — Alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Jackson River, Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Primary Roads
— Route 18 (Potts Creek Road) — Flagger traffic control between Route 607 (Mill Branch Road) and Route 787 (Gillespie Road) for bridge work at Shawvers Run, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 13.
— Route 220 (Hot Springs Road) — Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control for paving operations between Route 640 (Falls Road) and Covington city limits, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 17.
— Various roads — Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, shoulder repairs and asphalt patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Secondary Roads
— Various roads — Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacements, ditch work and pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bath County
Primary Roads
— Various roads — Flagger traffic control for pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Secondary Roads
— Route 678 (Indian Draft Road) — Flagger traffic control between Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) and 3.7 miles north of Route 39 for paving operations, August 30-September 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Highland County
Primary Roads
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching, tractor mowing and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Secondary Roads
— Route 631 (Rich Hills Road) — Lane closures for ditch cleaning between Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) and Route 629 (Strait Creek Road), Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
— Various roads — Flagger traffic control for pipe cleaning, tree removal, pavement patching, ditch work, tractor mowing, and adding stone to unpaved roads. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
To obtain traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or go to http://www.511Virginia.org. The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile-friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.