Highway work in the Lynchburg District requiring road/lane/structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting.
Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org.
Amherst County:
Routes 56, 60, & 151 – Crews will retrace line markings.
Route 29 – Crew performing maintenance and repairing pavement messages.
Route 29 Business – On August 19, South Main St in the Town of Amherst will be closed and traffic detoured for special event.
Route 60 (1102/1112 & 29 Bus) – Construction of sidewalk with curb and gutter. Continuous right shoulder closure eastbound with possible right lane closures. Hours: 7 am to 5 pm.
Route 60 (Rockbridge Co. line to east 2.03 mile) – Staring July 31, expect delays for milling and paving operations. Flaggers and traffic control devices will assist motorists.
Route 130 over Pedlar River- New bridge is open to traffic. Est. completion of project: 11/27/17.
Appomattox County:
Route 24 – Crew will work on sign work orders.
Surface treatment schedule for Appomattox County–Traffic control devices and flaggers will direct traffic. Expect delays.
Buckingham County:
Route 20 over Muddy Creek – Starting June 12, traffic restricted to one 13’ lane and controlled by signal, signage and message boards
Route 20 over Slate River – Traffic is on new structure; work continues on old structure. Estimated completion – 12/2017.
Andersonville AHQ – Crew will cut brush.
Various – Crews will mow, work surfaces and respond to customer concerns.
Campbell County:
Route 460 – Crew performing maintenance and repairing pavement messages.
Route 460 Bridge over Beaver Creek – Starting July 10, temporary lane closure with take place between 9 am and 3 pm. Starting July 24, one lane of traffic with 14.5 ft width restriction will be in place using temporary traffic control barrier for bridge deck overlay project. Estimated completion – October 7, 2017.
Route 601 over Entry Creek (756-645) –Road closed through early August for culvert replacement. Detour via Rt. 756, 600 to 601.
Route 633 (705-703) – Bridge work. One lane traffic with temporary signal.
Route 650 over Molly’s Creek – Traffic restricted to single 10’ lane using concrete barrier, temporary signal and traffic control devices. Completion – 10/27/17.
Route 696 over Troublesome Creek (709-693) – Road closed 7/5 through 9/29/17 for bridge replacement. Detour via 709, 692 and 693 back to 709.
Route 1623 near Rt 622 – Road closed for waterline work. Alternate route is available. Messages boards will alert motorists.
Charlotte County:
Route 15 over 15 Bus. – Max. load width of 12’ allowed through bridge repair project. Oversized loads may use Rt. 15 Business. Temporary traffic control in place.
Route 40 (Phenix AHQ) – Crew will install drop inlet.
Craftons Gate AHQ – Crew will install main and driveway entrance pipes.
Phenix AHQ – Crew will mow.
Various – Crews will boom axe, work surfaces and respond to customer concerns. In addition, traffic will be controlled with pilot vehicles during surface treatment at various locations.
Cumberland County:
Various – Crew will work surfaces, mow and respond to customer concerns.
Halifax County:
Route 501 @ 642 – Turn lane construction project.
Route 626 over NS RR (785-620) – Bridge painting started July 14. Flaggers and traffic control devices will assist motorists during work. Expect delays.
Route 684 (683-663) – Road will be closed for approx. 2 weeks beginning Aug. 1 for pipe replacement. Detour via Routes 683, VA 360, 662 and 684.
Bethel AHQ – Crews will boom axe and work surfaces.
Cluster Springs and Volens AHQs – Crews will mow.
Various–Crews will respond to customer requests.
Lynchburg:
Greenview Drive– Changes in traffic pattern during project. Completion- Fall 2017.
Route 29/460 (Odd Fellows Rd Int. & Odd Fellows Rd.)– Equipment entering/exiting roadway. Temporary lane closures possible on 460 & Odd Fellows. Est. comp. 8/3/18. Speed – 45 mph.
Route 460, area of LU campus – LU/English Construction bridge project.
Nelson County:
Route 6 (29 to Albemarle line) – Paving operations. Delays likely.
Routes 56, 60, & 151 – Crews will retrace line markings.
Route 29 South near Nelson/Albemarle line- Travel lane closed; passing lane narrowed to 11’ for slope repair.
Route 151 & 635, Route 6 & 638 int. – Intersections improvements. Traffic control devices and flaggers will direct traffic. Work zone in operation from 7 am to 7 pm, weather permitting. Expect delays. Estimated completion October 16, 2017.
Route 611 over Perry Creek (636-635) – Road closed to through traffic for bridge replacement. Detour via 626, 638, 6/151 and 635 back to 611. Estimated completion – Oct. 6, 2017.
Route 1001 – Sidewalk construction scheduled.
Various – Cycling event on Sept. 9 may result in delays for motorists. Remember to “Share the Road”.
Pittsylvania County:
Route 605 over Marrowbone Creek – Advance warning signs & portable signals in use. Traffic reduced to one alternating thru lane during joint repairs.
Route 637(Gretna AHQ) – Crew will work Rural Rustic project, including mainline pipe installation.
Kentuck, Mt. Airy and Rondo AHQs – Crews will work surfaces.
Route 695 over Fall Creek – Road closed 7/24-10/27 for bridge replacement. Detour in use.
Route 707 over Coleman Creek (Rt. 718-658) – Road will be closed 7/28/2017 for structure replacement. Detour via routes 718 and 658.
Route 761 (600-639) – Closed for bridge replacement. Detour via 600, 602 and 601. Est. completion 12/4/17.
Route 800 (Rondo AHQ) – Crew will install driveway and cross line pipe.
Route 855 (Brosville AHQ) and Mt. Airy AHQ – Crew will boom axe and limb.
Brosville AHQ – Crew will ditch on secondary routes.
Gretna AHQ – Crews will boom axe.
Rondo AHQ – Crew will clean roadsides.
Various –Crews will mow and respond to customers. Surface treatment underway at various locations.
Prince Edward County:
Route 133 – Crew will work on sign work orders.
Route 621 over tributary of Goodwin Lake (629 – 641) –Closed May 30 – mid-August for culvert replacement. Detour via 607 and 360 back to 621.
Route 691, 705 & 784 – Crew will begin preparation for Rural Rustic projects.
Various – Crew will mow, work surfaces, cut brush, remove debris and respond to customer concerns.
District-wide activities:
Bridge maintenance – Crews will wash and perform maintenance on bridges.
Curve countermeasures– Crews will re-install/install signage.
Guardrail maintenance – Crews will do guardrail maintenance.
Pavement messaging – Crews will work at various locations.
Pipe rehabilitation – Crews will work on pipes at various locations.
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