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Crystal Graham
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Several forest service roads in Virginia will undergo maintenance beginning on Nov. 6.

The Forest Service announced Thursday that work will take place in the Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District in Bedford and Amherst counties.

The Forest Service will work to minimize overnight closures as much as possible. However, there may be some delays and closures particularly when open excavation is required. Signage will be placed at intersections. Affected roads will be temporarily closed with physical barriers during construction.

“We appreciate the public’s patience as we undertake important repairs to keep our roads maintained appropriately,” said Lauren Stull, district ranger, Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District.

Work will take place on: 

  • Forest Service Road 186-2, Blackhorse Gap East, in Bedford County: The road will be closed with barriers just past the last private residence on the road during culvert replacement Nov. 6 through Nov. 8.
  • Forest Service Road 38, Swapping Creek in Amherst County: The road will be closed with barriers approximately ½ mile in either direction from the culvert location during culvert replacement Nov. 8 through Nov. 10.
  • Forest Service Road 594, Horsley Creek, in Amherst County: The road will be closed with barriers at the road’s intersection with FSR 38, Swapping Creek and approximately ½ mile from SR 636 during culvert replacement on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14.

For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/gwj

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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