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Staunton District Traffic Alert: Sept. 12-16

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road work transportationThe following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.

The Staunton District is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. Work scheduled 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 entry or a revised entry since last week’s report.

 

 

ALLEGHANY COUNTY 

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 7 to 0, eastbound and westbound – Lane closures as needed Tuesday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for storm cleanup around culverts, drain pipes and ditches.

Mile marker 36 to 31, westbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations through September 26, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 41 to 0, eastbound and westbound – Lane closures for mowing operations, Sunday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mile marker 41 to 0, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder repairs from mile marker 9 to 0 Tuesday throughThursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In other locations, watch for crews removing debris, trimming trees, cleaning bridge slopes and around culverts and drainage areas, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Mowing, weed-eating and litter removal, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 159 (Dunlap Creek Road) – Traffic lanes restricted to 8 feet 6 inches on temporary bridge during roadway alignment project for box culvert replacement over Crow Run.  Project will also use temporary traffic signals. Work zone is 0.45 mile west of Route 717 to 0.55 mile west of Route 17.  Commercial vehicles can use Route 18 as an alternate route. Estimated completion fall 2016.

Various roads – Patching with flagger traffic control.  Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 687 (Jackson River Road) – Flagger controlled traffic for paving, pavement marking and guardrail work from Route 641 to the Bath County line. Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Estimated completionOctober 1.

Various roads – Patching with flagger traffic control.  Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

BATH COUNTY                                                                                                                                    

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Mowing with a mobile operation at various locations. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Patching and ditching with flagger controlled traffic. Mowing with a mobile operation.Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 3 p.m.   

 

 

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY                                                                                                                   

INTERSTATE 64

(UPDATE) Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris and cleaning paved ditches and drop inlets between mile markers 41 and 45, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 53 to 55, eastbound and westbound – Single-lane traffic through work zone. Westbound drivers use a median crossover to access the eastbound side of the interstate. After crossing the bridge, westbound drivers follow a second crossover to return to the I-64 westbound mainline. Eastbound traffic limited to the right lane. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour.  Estimated project completion summer 2017.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

INTERSTATE 81

(UPDATE) Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Watch for crews removing debris, cleaning paved ditches, around box culverts, drain pipes and ditches, trimming trees and Mowing storm water ponds.Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 206 to 198, southbound – Right shoulder closures for fiber optic installation, Monday to Friday. Estimated completion September 30.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 60 – Daytime lane closures for bridge work over I-81 (exit 188).  Estimated completion September 15.

Various roads – Paving and patching, ditching, pipe replacement, tree removal, street sweeping and pothole repairs with flagger traffic control. Mowing with a mobile operation. Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 3 p.m.   

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 708 (Gilmore Mill Road) – Road closed for bridge replacement at Cedar Creek just east of Route 608 (Shafer Lane). Detour using Route 608 and Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway).  Estimated completion late 2016.

(NEW) Route 714 (Mackeys Lane) – Road closed September 19-30 for bridge replacement over tributary of Sheep Creek. Detours: Motorists approaching from Route 11 (Lee Highway) will detour onto Route 712 (Walucman Drive) and then Route 706 (Borden Grant Trail) to the end of the detour. Motorists approaching from Route 706 will detour onto Route 716 (Timber Ridge Road) and then Route 11 to the end of the detour.

Various roads – Paving and patching, ditching, pipe replacement, tree removal, street sweeping, grading and pothole repairs with flagger traffic control. Mowing with mobile operation. Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 3 p.m.   

 

 

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Mowing with a mobile operation at various locations. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 600 (Back Creek Road Upper and Lower) and Route 607 (Big Valley Road) – Ditching at various locations. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 609 (Burnsville Road) Flagger traffic control for pipe installation. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road) Flagger traffic control for pipe installation north of Route 250, grading south of Route 250. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 678 (Bullpasture River Road) Flagger traffic control for pipe installation. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Various roads – Mowing at various locations with a mobile operation. Patching at various locations with flagger traffic control.  Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

AUGUSTA COUNTY  

INTERSTATE 64

(NEW) Mile marker 87 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Lane closures for bridge sweeping. Monday andTuesday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 87 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, trimming trees, cleaning bridge slopes, paved ditches and inlets. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5p.m.

(UPDATE) Exit 91 on- and off-ramps (Fishersville area) – Eastbound and westbound off-ramps will have right lane closures September 12-14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the eastbound off-ramp onto Route 285 will have left turn lane restrictions, 7 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The on-ramp from Route 285 onto westbound I-64 will have lane and shoulder closures September 12-16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 92-91, westbound – overnight left lane closure and shoulder closure September 13 and 14for ditch work. 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 94 to 107, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for installation of traffic-management system. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion September 30.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Lane closures for bridge sweeping. Sunday toTuesday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, trimming trees, cleaning paved ditches, culverts, pipes and other drainage structures at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 207 to 209, northbound – Left or right lane closures Sunday through Friday nights, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., for paving, drainage work, guardrail and rumble strip installation. Estimated completion early December.

Mile marker 211.5, northbound – Overnight lane closure for bridge work, seven nights a week, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.Estimated completion September 16.   

Mile marker 223 to 228, southbound – Right shoulder closures Monday to Saturday for fiber optics installation. Estimated completion September 30.

Mile marker 225, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for bridge work, seven nights a week,8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion September 16.

Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) – Right shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures for utility work from Route 800 (Folly Mill Road) to Route 871 (Cochran’s Mill Road). Monday to Friday.  Estimated completion September 30.

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closure for fiber installation from Route 781 (Bald Rock Road) to Verona Elementary School. Estimated completion September 30.

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closure for fiber installation from Route 1920 (Sutton Road) to Staunton city limits. Estimated completion September 30.

(NEW) Route 11/340 intersection (Greenville area)Nighttime lane closures as needed September 12 for signal inspection.

(NEW) Route 42 (Scenic Highway) – Flagger controlled traffic 0.8 mile north of Route 250 (Hankey Mountain Highway) for bridge maintenance. Weekdays, September 12-23.

Route 42 (Scenic Highway) – Right shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures for utility work from Route 254 (Buffalo Gap) to Town of Craigsville. Monday to Friday.  Estimated completion September 30.

Route 42 (Scenic Highway) – Right shoulder closures for utility work from Route 613 (Spring Hill Road) to Route 728 (Stover Shop Road). Monday to Friday.  Estimated completion September 30.

(UPDATE) Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Right shoulder closures for installation of traffic-management system. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion September 30.

Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound lane closure/lane shifts from Staunton city limits to Route 1427 (Rowe Road) for utility work. Estimated completion September 30.

Route 250 (Churchville Avenue)Shoulder closure for fiber installation from Route 722 (Vinegar Hill Road) to Route 42 (Scenic Highway). Estimated completion September 30.

Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) – Bridge replacement over Whiskey Creek, just east of intersection with Route 722 (Vinegar Hill Road). Occasional lane/shoulder closures as contractors relocate utilities and build a temporary bridge and approaches. Work zone speed limit is 25 miles an hour.  Traffic will detour onto the two-lane temporary bridge in fall 2016.

Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Shoulder closure for fiber installation from Route 42 (Buffalo Gap) to Staunton City limits. Estimated completion September 30.

(UPDATE) Route 285 – Nighttime northbound and southbound left lane closures at I-64 bridge for pavement work. September 11-13, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(UPDATE) Route 340 – Right shoulder closures for installation of traffic-management system.  Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion September 30.

Route 340 (Main Street, Waynesboro) – Road closed  between Constitution Park and East Avenue for replacement of South River bridge. Through traffic will use Broad Street (Route 250) as detour route. Local traffic has access to all businesses and residences throughout the project. Estimated completion late 2017.

(NEW) Route 340 intersections (Stuarts Draft)Lane closures as needed for nighttime signal inspections at these intersections:  Route 654 on September 12; Windmill Shopping Center and Route 608 on September 13;Route 649 and Route 1512 (Gloucester Road) on September 14;  Route 635 and Route 9030 (School Boulevard) on September 15.

Various locations – Watch for daytime signal and sign maintenance work Monday through Friday at various locations and times.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 603 (Cales Springs Road) – Road closed to through traffic for bridge deck replacement September 6 to 21. Work zone is from 1.55 mile east of Route 677 (Shermiah Road) to 0.60 mile west of Route 602 (Summerdean Road). Detour from the west side of bridge: Turn south onto Route 602, then east onto Route 677 and then back to Route 603.  Detour from east side of bridge: Turn west on Route 677, then north onto Route 602, and then back to Route 603.

Route 612 at Route 792 (Laurel Hill Road/Indian Mound Road, Verona) – Lane closures with flagger traffic control are possible Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During other times, motorists should be alert for shoulder closures and construction vehicles moving in and out of the work zone.  Estimated completion spring 2017.

(UPDATE) Route 624 (South Delphine Avenue) – Right shoulder closures for installation of traffic-management system. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion September 30.

(UPDATE) Route 640 (Goose Creek Road), westbound just east of Route 285 – Flagger controlled lane closure 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ditch work and silt fencing removal, through September 16.

Route 641 (Fishersville Road) – Intermittent lane and shoulder closures from Route 608 (Long Meadow Road) to Route 1360 (Westminster Drive) for water line upgrades. Monday to Friday. Estimated completion fall 2016.

Route 685 (Lehigh Road, Craigsville) – Road closed for bridge replacement over Little Calfpasture River between Route 684 and Route 42. Detour in place. Estimated completion late 2016.

(NEW) Route 720 (Jerusalem Chapel Road) – Weekday flagger traffic control 0.05 mile south of Route 250 (Hankey Mountain Highway) for bridge maintenance, September 12-22.

Various locations – Watch for daytime signal maintenance work Monday through Friday at various locations and times.

Various roads – Utility tree trimming.  Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

 

 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Watch for crews removing debris, performing mile marker sign maintenance, and hand mowing around signs and concrete ditches. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pothole repairs as needed.

Mile marker 242, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for bridge work, seven nights a week, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Estimated completion September 16.

Mile marker 245, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for bridge work, seven nights a week, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Estimated completion September 30.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Replacement of North River bridge. Watch for traffic shifts, shoulder closures and flagger controlled lane closures, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Work zone from Route 694 to one mile south of Mount Crawford. Variable message boards and pavement markings direct motorists. Estimated completion July 2017.

Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Periodic flagging as part of intersection improvements at Route 340 (East Side Highway). Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Estimated completion fall 2016.

(NEW) Route 257 (Ottobine Road) – Flagger controlled lane closure 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for paving and pavement marking from Route 731 (Community Center Road) to 0.16 miles east of Route 613 (Spring Creek Road).Monday to Friday, with possible Saturdays. Estimated completion September 16.

Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Periodic flagging as part of intersection improvements at Route 253/659  (Port Republic Road). Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Estimated completion fall 2016.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for daytime signal maintenance work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at various locations and times.

Various locations – Watch for daytime mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 602 (East Point Road) – Single lane closure as needed for utility maintenance between Route 33 and Route 646.  Estimated completion September 30.

Route 641 (Cave Hill Road) Road closed near McGaheysville between Route 991 (Jacob Burner Road) and Route 843 (Cemetery Road) for Stony Run bridge replacement. Temporary bridge serves as 24/7 detour with a stop-and-proceed work zone in place. Estimated completion is mid-October.

Route 659 (Port Republic Road) – Periodic flagging as part of intersection improvements at Route 340. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Estimated completion fall 2016.

Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) – Flagger controlled, intermittent right shoulder and lane closures for installation of water lines. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work zone between I-81 and Route 679 (Pleasant Valley Road).  Estimated completion September 30.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for daytime signal maintenance work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at various locations and times.

Various locations – Watch for daytime mobile lane closures for line painting.

Various roads – Utility tree trimming.  Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

 

 

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 – Intermittent flagging operations for replacement of bridge and approaches at Cub Run. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work zone speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Estimated completion September 2017.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Pavement patching and mowing at various locations. Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 3 p.m.  Estimated completion September 30.

 

 

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile Marker 264, northbound and southbound – Nighttime single lane closures Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., for bridge work over Route 211. Estimated completion September 16.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 264 to 300, northbound and southbound – Watch for crews removing debris and cleaning under guardrails.  Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Pothole repairs as needed.

Mile marker 279, northbound and southbound – Nighttime, alternating lane closures for maintenance on bridges over Route 185 and Stoney Creek in Edinburg area.  Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion October 16.

Mile marker 287 to 283, southbound – Nightly lane closures for  guardrail replacement.  Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion September 16.

Mile marker 292 to 296, northbound – Nightly lane closures for guardrail replacement.  Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion September 16.

Mile marker 293, northbound and southbound – Alternating shoulder closures for bridge repairs on I-81 bridges over Route 601 (Battlefield Road).  Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estimated completion September 30.

Mile marker 298 to 292, southbound – Nightly lane closures for milling, paving and pavement marking. Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion September 16.

Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 185 (Stoney Creek Road) – Flagger controlled lane and shoulder closures as needed for maintenance on I-81 overpass bridges.  Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion October 16.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for daytime signal maintenance work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations and times.

Various locations – Watch for daytime mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Queen Street (Route 1201, Town of Strasburg) – Road closed between South Massanutten Street and Holiday Street for bridge replacement over Town Run. Detour in place. Estimated completion November 2016.

Route 601 (Battlefield Road) – Flagger controlled lane closures as needed for bridge repair work on I-81 overpass bridges.  Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estimated completion September 30.

Route 663 (Artz Road) Bridge replacement over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The road will remain open during construction of the new bridge, with flagger controlled traffic 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.  Estimated completion May 2018.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for daytime signal maintenance work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations and times.

Various roads – Utility tree trimming.  Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

Various locations – Watch for daytime mobile lane closures for line painting.

Various roads – Patching and mowing. Monday to Friday.

 

 

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

No lane closures reported.

 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Contractor mowing, Monday through Sunday.  Watch for crews removing debris Monday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pothole repairs as needed.

Mile marker 309 to 312, northbound and southbound Right and left shoulder closed 24/7. Speed limit 60 mph through work zone.  Motorists should be alert for trucks entering and exiting work zone. Estimated project completion May 2018.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(UPDATE) Route 37 (Northwestern Pike/City of Winchester) – Right shoulder closures 0.74 miles south of the ramp to Northwestern Pike (Route 50) for replacement of traffic management equipment. Nightly, Monday to Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Estimated completion September 16.

Route 37 at I-81 Exit 310 (Kernstown Interchange Project), northbound and southbound Speed limit on Route 37 reduced to 35 mph through work zone. Newly built portion of Route 37 is open. Drivers should be alert for traffic pattern change at intersection with Route 642 (Tasker Road). Estimated project completion May 2018.

(UPDATE) Route 522 (North Frederick Pike/Cross Junction) – Right shoulder closures 0.19 miles north of Route 682 (Chapel Hill Road) for replacement of traffic management equipment. Nightly, Monday to Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Estimated completion September 16.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 642 (Tasker Road, Kernstown Interchange Project) – The speed limit on Route 642 is 45 miles per hour through the work zone. The newly built portion of Route 642 is now open.  Motorists should be alert for traffic pattern changes at intersections with Route 37 and Route 847 (Hillandale).  Estimated project completion May 2018.

Route 847 (Hillandale Lane, Kernstown Interchange Project) – Newly built portion of Route 847 is open. Motorists should be alert for traffic pattern changes at intersection with Route 642 (Tasker Road). Estimated project completion May 2018.

Various locations – Flagger controlled traffic for crack seal and paving operations Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the following locations:  Valley Mill Estates (Route 1285), Millrace Estates (Routes 1270, 1271, 1272, 1273 and 1274), Hill Valley (Routes 1283 and 1284),  Merriman Estates (Routes 1303, 1304, 1305, 1306 and 1307), Westside Station (Routes 1338 and 1339).  Estimated completion date September 30, 2016.

Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

Various roads – Patching and mowing. Monday to Friday.

 

 

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 615 (Boom Road, Berryville) – Alternating right shoulder closure and flagger controlled lane closure as needed for bridge repairs at Route 7 overpass. Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estimated completion October 16.

(NEW) Various roads – Mowing. Monday to Friday.

 

 

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

(UPDATE) Mile marker 0 to 15, westbound and eastbound – Watch for crews removing debris, cleaning ditches and repairing fences Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Pothole repairs as needed.

(NEW) Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting

 

INTERSTATE 81

Various locations – Watch for overnight mobile lane closures for line painting.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Intersection modification at Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue/Winchester Road).  Lane closures as needed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly. Temporary traffic signal at 55/340/522 intersection. Temporary traffic switch for east and west lanes from 340/522 to .03 miles (A. S. Rhodes Elementary School) west of 340/522. Pavement markings, signs and traffic barrels will guide drivers through this area. Changes in effect through summer 2017 for construction of new travel lanes. Estimated project completion December 2017.

Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue/Winchester Road) – South Fork bridge replacement and intersection modification at Route 55 (Strasburg Road).  Lane closures as needed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly.  Lane shift at 17th street and temporary traffic signal at 340/522/55 intersection, placing all traffic on the newly constructed bridge. 18th street is open to traffic, with left turn restrictions until summer 2017.  Demolition of old South Fork bridge and construction of new bridge continues. Estimated project completion December 2017.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road) – Road closed for bridge replacement over the Shenandoah River. Work zone from Route 643 (Howellsville Road) to Route 661 (Fairground Road).  Detours:  Drivers south of the bridge will turn right on Route 643 (Howellsville Road), which changes to Route 603 and then to Route 638 in Clarke County. Drivers will then turn left on Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) and left on Route 624 (Red Gate Road/Milldale Road) to reach the end of the detour. Drivers north of the bridge will follow Route 624 (Milldale Road/Red Gate Road) north and turn right on Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) in Clarke County. Drivers will then turn right on Route 638 (Howellsville Road), which changes to Route 603 and then Route 643, to reach the end of the detour.  Estimated project completion June 2018.

Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) – Crews expanding Linden Park & Ride lot. Watch for increased truck traffic and intermittent flagging operations for excavation work, stone placement and paving operations. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion October 2016.

Various routes – Flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Route 602(Moore Road) from Route 604 (Harmony Hollow Road) to Route 724 (4H Center Drive); Route 604 (Harmony Hollow Road) from Route 600 (Hickerson Hollow Road) to Route 522 (Remount Road); Route 606(Shenandoah Shores Road) from Front Royal town limits to Riverview Shores Drive; Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road /Milldale Road) from 0.1 mile north of Morgan Ford Bridge to Clarke county line; Route 639 (Ashby Station Road) from Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) to Route 658 (Rockland Road); Route 643 (Howellsville Road) from Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road) to Route 603 (Oregon Hollow Road); Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) from Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) to Route 624 (Happy Creek Road); Route 656 (Loop Road) from south of Front Royal town limits to one mile east of Front Royal town limits; Route 661 (Fairground Road) from Route 643 (Morgan Ford Road/Milldale Road) to Route 702 (Bering Drive); Route 671 (Harmony Orchard Road) from Route 604 (Harmony Hollow Road) to dead end. Estimated completion September 16.

Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

Various roads – Mowing and patching. Monday to Friday.

 

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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