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Interstate 81 lane closures in Rockbridge County, Augusta County, beginning on Sunday

Chris Graham

i81-headerNighttime Interstate 81 lane closures are scheduled in Rockbridge and Augusta counties beginning on Sunday, May 31, for guardrail work, paving and utility work. All work is weather permitting.

In Rockbridge County
I-81 northbound mile marker 185.9 to 195.3:  Alternating lane closures scheduled for 10 p.m. Sunday, May 31 to 7 a.m. Mondaymorning. Work will continue June 1 to June 5 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.  Additional shoulder-only closures are scheduled for June 1 to June 5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.  These closures are needed for guardrail work and paving operations.

In Augusta County
I-81 northbound mile marker 216.4:  Left-lane closure for Sunday, May 31 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday morning for utility work.

I-81 northbound mile marker 214 to 215.5:  Single lane closure for milling and paving operations. This work is scheduled for May 31, June 1 and June 2, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day.

I-81 southbound mile marker 224 to 223:  Single lane closure for milling and paving operations. This work is scheduled for May 31, June 1 and June 2, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at511Virginia.org. Citizens can dial 1-800-FOR- ROAD (1-800-367-7623) from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads.

 
 




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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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