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Interstate 81 lane, ramp closures in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County

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Single lane closures will occur on Interstate 81 northbound for bridge work located at mile marker 247.5, which is just north of exit 247 in the Harrisonburg area.  The work will be from July 10 to August 24, Mondays to Thursdays, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.  During these hours the northbound on-ramp at exit 247 will be closed.

interstate 81Route 33 motorists who wish to access I-81 northbound can travel west on Route 33 and take the exit 247 I-81 southbound ramp to I-81 and use exit 245 to return to I-81 northbound.

All work is weather permitting.

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

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, 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, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].