Off-ramp closure at Exit 213 on Interstate 81 on Feb. 20

An off-ramp closure is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, on northbound Interstate 81 at exit 213 (Route 11/Greenville) in Augusta County. The off-ramp closure helps ensure motorist safety during blasting operations at an adjacent construction site. The closure is scheduled to begin around 1 p.m. and last for no more than two hours.

During that time, northbound I-81 motorists who need to access Route 11 can continue north to exit 217, and then follow I-81 southbound to exit 213A or 213B. Electronic message boards will alert motorists before and during the off-ramp closures.

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