VDOT has released its schedule for road construction and maintenance for the week of April 6-10.
Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. When traveling through a work zone, use extreme caution and be alert for lane closures and traffic-pattern changes.
For updated traffic alerts and travel information dial 511, visit the 511 Virginia website or download the mobile app.
The VDOT Customer Service Center operates 24/7 to help roadway users report potential hazards, make service requests or get information related to Virginia’s transportation network.
Use its mobile friendly website or call 800-367-7623.
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News releases, travel tips and project updates are on the VDOT website.
Augusta County
Interstate 64
- *NEW* Exit 87, westbound– Right-shoulder closure along the ramp to I-81 northbound, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
- *NEW* Mile marker 96 to 97, westbound– Right-shoulder closure for shoulder and sign repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
Interstate 81
- *NEW* Mile marker 210 to 212, northbound– Right shoulder closures including the off-ramps at exits 213 and 217 for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
- Mile marker 220 to 226, northbound and southbound – Single-lane traffic on exit 221 southbound ramp to I-64 eastbound through March 30. Shoulder closures and travel-lane shifts northbound and southbound 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening projectwith estimated completion in summer 2027. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour.
- *UPDATE* Mile marker 228 to 229, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
- Mile marker 234 to 238, northbound and southbound – Northbound and southbound left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing laneswith estimated completion of late 2027.
Route 254 (Hermitage Road) – Pilot truck and flagger traffic control at intersections with Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) and Route 792 (Indian Mound Road/Balsley Road) for intersection improvements, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through June 5.
Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Northbound shoulder closures between I-81 interchange and Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) interchange for fiber installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 10.
*UPDATE* Route 340 (Eastside Highway) – Single lane closures for tree removal operations between Route 633 (Crimora Station Lane/Mine Branch Road) and Route 612 (Crimora Mine Road), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 17.
Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Overnight flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) and Edelweiss Lane for shoulder widening operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through June 25.
Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control and westbound turn-lane closures at Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) for intersection improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August 1.
Route 626 (Berry Farm Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 612 (Quicks Mill Road) and Route 613 (Spring Hill Road) March 30 – April 9 for replacement of bridge with concrete pipe. Follow posted detour.
*UPDATE* Route 742 (Lebanon Church Road) – Flagger traffic near intersection with Catheys River Lane for maintenance to Middle River bridge, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday.
Route 834 (Hickory Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 631 (Ladd Road) and Route 640 (Goose Creek Road) for waterline installation, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 30.
Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control near Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) for intersection and roadway improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August 1.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays.
Rockbridge County
Interstate 81
- *UPDATE* Mile marker 174 to 196, northbound – Right shoulder closures for brush removal, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
- *NEW* Exits 188A, 195 and 205, northbound – Off ramp right-shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- *UPDATE* Mile marker 200 to 201, northbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
- *NEW*Mile marker 205 to 200, southbound – Overnight left-lane closures for soil boring operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights through May 17.
*UPDATE* Route 501 (Glasgow Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal at various locations between Buena Vista southern city limits and Amherst County line, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays through April 17.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
Rockingham County
Interstate 81
- Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing laneswith estimated completion of late 2027.
- Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Single lane closures as needed 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge and interchange projectwith completion expected in fall 2026.
- *NEW* Mile marker 250 to 256, northbound and southbound – Brief slow-roll closures (rolling roadblocks) for overhead utility work, 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday (April 12).
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Follow posted detour. Single-lane closures as needed between Hawkins Street and University Boulevard. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacements and interchange improvements with expected completion in September.
*UPDATE* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Westbound single lane closures just west of Elkton town limits for bridge painting, 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 5.
*NEW* Route 42 (Warm Springs Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 727 (Spring Creek Road) and the Augusta County line for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through April 24.
*NEW* Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) – Southbound right lane closures from Route 713 (Brunk Lane) to (Koogler Lane) for turn lane construction, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through April 17.
Route 340 (Stuart Avenue, Elkton) – Single lane closures for utility work between Business Route 33 (Old Spotswood Trail) and Route 1924 (Spotswood Avenue), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 1.
Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Shoulder closures near Route 649 (Island Ford Road/Berrytown Road) intersection for traffic signal installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 10.
*NEW* Route 735 (Linhoss Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 710 (Silver Lake Road) and Route 736 (Swope Road) for bridge widening, April 6 to May 28. Follow posted detour.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
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