Construction began last week on improvements to Route 11 on the southern end of Staunton, extending from the intersection with Route 1049 (Rolling Thunder Lane) through the Route 262 interchange to the Staunton city limits.
Per a release from VDOT, the $1.8 million project will replace the center turn lane with raised medians that allow left turns only at designated median openings. Most of the commercial access driveways and side streets will be restricted to right turns in and out between Payne Lane and the northern intersection with Orchard Hill Circle.
The goal is to reduce crashes by restricting the number of conflict points onto Route 11.
The project also will construct a sidewalk on the eastern side of Route 11 from Frontier Drive to the existing sidewalk near the Staunton city limits at Greenville Avenue.
Other improvements will include crosswalks, ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps and traffic signal modifications.
During initial construction, motorists should expect turn lane closures on Route 11 at the intersection with Orchard Hill Circle from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Additional lane and shoulder closures will occur as the project progresses.
At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times.
The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.
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