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Overnight lane, ramp closures on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County

Chris Graham

interstate 81Milling and paving operations on northbound Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County requires alternating lane closures and an off-ramp closure beginning August 6. The work will take place from mile marker 263.9 to 265 in the New Market area.

Paving of the northbound I-81 off-ramp at exit 264 (New Market/Timberville/Luray) is scheduled from 10 p.m. Monday, August 6, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 7. Northbound I-81 motorists will be detoured at exit 257 (Mauzy/Broadway), where they can follow Route 11 north to New Market.

Paving on the northbound I-81 travel lanes will continue through August 15. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

All work is weather permitting.

Virginia traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http://www.511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

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

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