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VDOT: Culpeper District road work schedule for the week of Nov. 4-8

Chris Graham
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VDOT has updated its schedule for road work and maintenance in the Culpeper District during the next week.

The VDOT Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock.

The independent city of Charlottesville maintains its own roads.

VDOT Culpeper District traffic information is also available on Twitter at @VaDOTCulp and on VDOT’s website at www.virginiadot.org/travel/travel_alerts/culpeper/default.asp.

Albemarle County 


(NEW) Brush removal – Expect lane and shoulder closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64 exit ramp 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell), right shoulder and right turn lane closures between Interstate 64 exit ramp 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) westbound and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) in the westbound lanes, Monday through Wednesday.
  • Interstate 64, exit ramp 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell), left shoulder closures between Interstate 64 exit ramp 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell), daily, starting Thursday.

(UPDATE) Ditch cleaning – Expect lane and shoulder closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, alternating lane closures between mile marker 115 and mile marker 116 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily starting Tuesday.
  • Interstate 64, right shoulder closures between mile marker 107 and mile marker 125 in the eastbound lanes, daily through Friday.

(NEW) Roadway sweeping – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, 3:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), between Route 179 (Hansens Mountain Road) and the Charlottesville city line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Route 20 (Stony Point Road), between U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 1421 (Elk Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday.
  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), between Route 1135 (Willow Lake Drive) and the Charlottesville city line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday.

Signal installations – Expect shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 1417 (Woodbrook Drive) and Gardens Boulevard in the northbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), at Route 866 (Greenbrier Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), at Route 712 (Coles Rolling Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Equipment installation – Expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 105 and mile marker 107 in the westbound lanes, daily through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 102 and mile marker 106 in the eastbound lanes, nightly through Saturday morning, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
  • Interstate 64 between mile marker 104 and mile marker 106 in the westbound lanes, nightly through Saturday morning, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 240 (Crozet Avenue), alternating lane closures between Route 691 (Jarmans Gap Road) and Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 751 (Brownsville Road), both shoulders closed between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane), right shoulder closures between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Mowing. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 132 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily and nightly, 7 a.m. to 7 a.m.

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Roadway improvements. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 3416 (Angus Road) and Seminole Court in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.

Route 20 (Scottsville Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Expect temporary traffic signal with a traffic pattern shift at Route 708 (Red Hill Road). Route 708 is narrowed to one lane for construction on the bridge over the North Fork Hardware River. Please expect delays during high volume times of the day. Project completion date, Dec. 4, 2024.

(NEW) Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road) – Sign repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between Parkview Drive and Union Mission Lane in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) – Rehabilitation project. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 824 (Patterson Mill Lane) – Soil borings. Expect alternating lane closures between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 688 (Midway Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City of Charlottesville


(UPDATE) Soil borings – Expect lane and shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Bypass), at Route 3412 (Dairy Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 3412 (Dairy Road), between Gentry Lane and Route 3412 (Grove Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Roadway improvements – Expect alternating lane closures Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Bypass), between Route 3412 (Dairy Road) and the ramp to U.S. 29 (Emmet Street) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between Route 3431 (Brandywine Drive) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

Culpeper County


Mowing – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway), between the Madison County line and the Fauquier County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway), between Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) and Route 613 (Waterloo Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Germanna Highway), between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and the Culpeper town line in the northbound and southbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), alternating lane closures between Route 652 (Cedar Grove Road) and Route 3 (Germanna Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Route 229 (Rixeyville Road), between Route 630 (Jamesons Mill Road) and Route 9537 (Achievement Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 667 (Nalles Mill Road), alternating lane closures between Route 699 (Keyser Road) and U.S. 15 Business (James Madison Highway) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Other construction. Expect alternating lane closures between U.S. 15 Business (Remington Road) and the Fauquier County line in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 628 (Hazel River Road) – Bridge substructure repairs/replacement. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 629 (Settle School Road) and Route 729 (Eggbornsville Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expected completion date, Dec. 13, 2024.

Route 635 (Hazeland Lane) – Rural rustic repairs. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 646 (Old Stillhouse Road) and the end of Route 635 in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fauquier County


(NEW) Sign repairs – Expect right lane and right shoulder closures, Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 17 (Winchester Road), between Route 701 (Gap Run Road) and U.S. 50 (John S. Mosby Highway in the northbound lanes.
  • U.S. 17 Business (Broadview Avenue) at Foxcroft Road in the southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Paving – Expect alternating lane closures, daily through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Route 827 (Baldwin Ridge Road), between Route 1407 (North Marigold Court) and the Route 827 dead-end.
  • Route 900 (Cavalry Drive), between Route 1338 (Rebel Drive) and Route 673 (Baldwin Street) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 1335 (Raider Drive), between Route 827 Baldwin Ridge Road and the Route 1335 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1336 (Gray Court), between Route 1335 (Raider Drive) and the Route 1336 cul-de-sac in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 1337 (Wilshire Court), between Route 1336 (Gray Court) and the Route 1337 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1338 (Rebel Drive), between Route 1337 (Wilshire Court) and Route 900 (Cavalry Drive in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 1345 (Flycatchers Court), between Route 1312 (Auburn Mill Road) and the Route 1345 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1346 (Forrest Court), between Route 1312 (Auburn Mill Road) and the Route 1346 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1348 (Nuthatch Court), between Route 1312 (Auburn Mill Road) and the Route 1348 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1408 (Marlow Court), between Route 1407 (Marigold Lane) and the Route 1408 dead-end in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 1409 (Maple Court), between Route 1407 (Marigold Lane) and the Route 1409 dead-end.
  • Route 1414 (Lancaster Drive), between Route 1405 (Nordix Drive) and Route 1457 (Fluvana Court) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 1431 (Red Maple Court), between Route 1407 (North Marigold Court) and the Route 1431 dead-end in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1432 (Walnut Court), between Route 1431 (Red Maple Court and the Route 1432 dead-end in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1486 (Kathryn Lane), between Route 1407 (Marigold Lane) and the Route 1486 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1487 (Christa Court), between Route 1486 (Kathryn Lane) and the Route 1487 cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

Mowing – Expect mobile, alternating lane closure in the following areas:

  • U.S. 17 (James Madison Highway), between the Warrenton town line and Interstate 66 in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily starting Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • U.S. 17 (Marsh Road), between the Stafford County line and Route 687 (Opal Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily starting Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(UPDATE) Roadway improvements – Expect lane and shoulder closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 17 Business (West Shirley Avenue), right through lane and right turn lane closed in the northbound lanes between U.S. 211 (Frost Avenue) and Carriage House Lane, daily.
  • U.S. 211 Business (Waterloo Street), right lane and right turn lane closed between U.S. 17 Business (Broadview Avenue) and Sullivan Street in the westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 15 and mile marker 35 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Other construction. Expect alternating lane closures between the Culpeper County line and Route 621 (Freemans Ford Road) in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 822 (Distillery Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Road closed between Route 822 cul-de-sac and Route 55 (John Marshall Highway). A temporary road and bridge are in place. Expected completion date is Dec. 2, 2024.

Greene County


(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Tree trimming. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 1103 (Industrial Drive) and Route 810 (Dyke Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Louisa County


Construction of a new roundabout – Expect alternating lane closures daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the following areas. Project anticipated completion date, Jan. 31, 2025.

  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) between Route 623 (Chopping Road) 0.3 miles north of Route 208 (New Bridge Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 208 (New Bridge Road) between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and Alma Gaynelle Drive in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

Interstate 64 – Mowing. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 148 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily and nightly, 7 a.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Route 605 (Shannon Hill Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 646 (Yanceyville Road) and Route 644 (Mount Airy Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 640 (East Jack Jouett Road) – Bridge repairs. Road closed between Route 613 (Poindexter Road) and Route 617 (Green Springs Road). Expected completion date is Dec. 6.

Madison County


(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) – Paving. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 634 (Washington Street) and Route 631 (Kirtley Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(NEW) Route 607 (Lillards Ford Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1018 (Sandy Creek Drive) and U.S. 29 (North Seminole Trail) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Orange County


(NEW) Signal installation – Expect right shoulder closures, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), between Route 671 (Village Road) and Route 629 (Lahore Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily.
  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), at Route 650 (Independence Road) in the northbound lanes, Monday through Thursday.

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 611 (Raccoon Ford Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rappahannock County


(NEW) U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Pothole patching. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) and Route 48 (Skyline Drive) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 231 (F T Valley Road) – Mowing. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) and the Madison County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," 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, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. 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].