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Harrisonburg: Overnight closures for I-81 Widening Project next week

Chris Graham
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VDOT reported in a release on Wednesday that north ramps from Interstate 81 to Route 33 (Exits 247 A-B) will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and again from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, through 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

This closure will allow crews to perform shoulder widening work as part of the I-81 Widening Harrisonburg project.

All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

Background


The 81 Widening Harrisonburg Project is anticipated to be completed in 2032.

It is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic operations and increase reliability along this corridor by adding a third travel lane in each direction.

For updates and to sign up for project newsletters, visit vdot.virginia.gov/81harrisonburg.

 
 

 




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