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Single-lane traffic on Route 211 in Shenandoah County

Chris Graham

road-work-headerPart of Route 211 (Lee Highway) in Shenandoah County will be restricted to one lane in each direction June 30 – July 2, 2014, while crews replace a pipe under the roadway. The location is along a three-lane stretch of the road about 0.3 miles west of Route 674 (Run Away Lane) near New Market. The work zone is on a steep mountain grade, and motorists are advised to use caution through this area.

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, the westbound lane of Route 211 will be closed. The two eastbound lanes will accommodate both directions of traffic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Flagging crews will control traffic during those hours.

The pipe replacement is expected to be complete by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. All work is weather permitting.

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

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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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].