Overnight lane closures on Interstate 81 in Augusta County March 15-16

The Virginia Department of Transportation will close the northbound left lane and left shoulder of Interstate 81 in Augusta County from about 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, until 6 a.m. on Monday, March 16.

This scheduled lane closure is for Virginia Power to perform utility work near mile marker 216.3 just north of Greenville. All work is weather permitting.

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