Interstate 81 southbound lane closures in Frederick County: Oct. 6-8

Overnight lane closures are scheduled for next week on southbound Interstate 81 in Frederick County while crews install traffic sensors in the pavement. A single lane will be closed Tuesday through Thursday nights, October 6 – 8, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. The work zone runs from about mile marker 315.1 to 314.6 near Winchester.

All work is weather permitting.

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 at 511Virginia.org. For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. 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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