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Overnight detour at Interstate 81/Interstate 64 interchange in Augusta County on Sept. 30

Chris Graham

augusta countyAn overnight closure of the ramp connecting westbound Interstate 64 to southbound I-81 in Augusta County is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, September 30, through 7 a.m. Monday, October 1. This overnight closure is for bridge work that had to be rescheduled due to wet weather. All work is weather permitting.

I-64 drivers who to access southbound I-81 will detour onto northbound I-81 at exit 87, travel a half-mile north to exit 222 (Route 250/Staunton), and use westbound Route 250 to southbound I-81.

This detour also serves motorists needing to remain on westbound I-64 to Lexington, Clifton Forge/ Covington and points further west.

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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].