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Nelson County: VDOT road work on the schedule for the week of June 8-12

Chris Graham
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VDOT released its updated schedule for road work in Nelson County for the coming week.

For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov.

Contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

Road projects


  • Route 29 (Thomas Nelson Hwy.) and Route 653 (Oak Ridge Road) – Intersection improvement and turn lane project. Route 653 (Oak Ridge Rd.) is closed to traffic from Route 29 to 0.2 miles east of Route 29. Traffic will follow a signed detour route. Estimated completion July 31, 2026. The right, northbound lane of Route 29 is closed from 0.6 miles south of Route 653 to 0.2 miles north of Rt. 653. The speed limit along Route 29 is reduced to 50 mph while the lane closure is in place.
  • Route 623 (Myndus Road) – Culvert Rehabilitation Project. Route 623 (Myndus Road) will be closed to through traffic from Route 29 to Route 766 (Stagebridge Road) beginning June 1, 2026. A detour will be in place. Estimated completion late June.

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