The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.
The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) or (UPDATE) indicates a new entry or a revised entry since last week’s report.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 1.5 to West Virginia state line, westbound – Shoulder and lane closures, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for slope repairs. Estimated completion mid-January.
Mile marker 9.6, eastbound and westbound – Lane closures and right shoulder closures as needed for bridge repair over Route 600 and Johnsons Creek. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 10, 2014.
Mile marker 41 to 0, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews cleaning paved ditches, bridge slopes, under guardrails, removing debris, and shoulder repairs. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 – Flagger controlled lane closures for I-64 bridge repairs over Route 600 and Johnsons Creek. Monday toFriday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 10, 2014.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Periodic work with flagger traffic control during next two weeks.
Various roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Shoulder repairs, pipe cleaning, brush cutting and ditching with flagger traffic control and pilot truck. Pothole repair also as a mobile operation. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Pipe cleaning, pothole repairs, brush cutting and ditching with flagger traffic control. Pothole repair also as mobile operation. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 173 to 205, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews cleaning bridge slopes and paved ditches, repairing mile marker signs and removing debris. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Ditching, tree removal, pipe replacement, pothole repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Pothole repairs, shoulder repairs and ditching also with traffic control by mobile operation. Trash pickup with signs for traffic control. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Ditching, grading, tree removal, brush cutting, pothole repairs and pipe replacement with flagger traffic control. Trash pickup with signs for traffic control. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 250 – Brush cutting at various locations on Route 250. Flagger traffic control Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road South) – Ditching with flagger traffic control. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Various roads – Brush cutting and patching potholes with flagger traffic control. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, repairing mile markers signs, cleaning paved slopes/ditches and under guardrails. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee Highway, Greenville area with project-related work on Stover School Road, Church Street View Street, Palmer Street, Graham Street, Blacksmith Shop Road, Old Staunton Road as needed) – Northbound intermittent lane closures for sewer project. Periodic work next two weeks, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Estimated completion Dec. 30, 2013.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 662 (Stover School Road) – One lane closure as needed from Route 11 to View Street. Flaggers and signs in place to assist motorist. Estimated completion Dec. 30, 2013.
(UPDATE) Route 664 (Reed’s Gap) – Temporary flagging as needed for pipe work 0.05 mile east of the intersection with Route 814 in the Lake Sherando area. Estimated completion January 3, 2014.
Route 916 (View Street) – Lane closures as needed for shoulder repair, from Route 662 (Stover School Road) south. Estimated completion Dec. 30, 2013.
Route 1201 (Graham Street) – Possible lane closure for sewer work and tree removal in Route 11 area. Estimated completion Dec. 30, 2013.
Route 1204 (Blacksmith Shop Road) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area. Estimated completionDec. 30, 2013.
Route 1206 (Old Staunton Road) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area. Estimated completion Dec. 30, 2013.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal and hand mowing. Monday toFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Various locations – Guardrail upgrades with daytime shoulder closures. Occasional nighttime lane closures. Monday toFriday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Jan. 14, 2014.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 726 (Stone Spring Road and Peach Grove Avenue) – New road construction to extend Southeast Connector in county. Shoulder closures controlled by signs. Possible lane closures controlled by flaggers. Work zone extends from 0.51 mile east of Harrisonburg city limits to 0.15 mile west of city limits. Period work schedule for next two week, 7 a.m.to p.m. Estimated completion November 2014.
(NEW) Route 704 (Oakwood Drive, Bridgewater area) – Flagger controlled traffic, Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, as needed for preliminary construction work on temporary bridge over Cooks Creek. Work zone is 0.58 mile west of Route 712 to 0.70 mile west of Route 712.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Periodic work with flagger traffic control during next two weeks.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 264 to 300, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal, brush cutting and shoulder repair.Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Various locations – Guardrail upgrades with daytime shoulder closures. Occasional nighttime lane closures. Monday toFriday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Jan. 14, 2014.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 and Route 42 (Woodstock) – New intersection construction of East Reservoir Road and Route 11. Flagger controlled traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. with periodic work next two weeks. Be alert for new traffic patterns and temporary signals. Estimated completion May 2014.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Headley Road) – Alternating single lane closures for bridge work over North Fork of Shenandoah River. Periodic work next two weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic controlled by flaggers and traffic signs. Work zone is approximately 0.1 mile on either side of the intersection of Route 600 (Headley Road) and Route 654 (Zion Church Road).
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal and tree removal. Monday toFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Various locations – Guardrail upgrades with daytime shoulder closures. Occasional nighttime lane closures. Monday toFriday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Jan. 14, 2014.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 642 (Tasker Road) – Lane and shoulder closures at intersection with route 636 (White Oak Road) for installation of new traffic signal. Flagger controlled traffic 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estimated completion Dec. 20, 2013.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Periodic work with flagger traffic control during next two weeks.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
WARREN COUNTY
INTERSTATE 66
Mile marker 0 to 14.7, westbound and eastbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal and tree removal. Monday toFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340 (Town of Front Royal) – Daily lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., center lane closures, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and nightly closures, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday – Friday for utility relocations. Work zone from Duck Street to 17th Street. Estimated completion spring 2014.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 613 (Indian Hollow Road) – Replacement of low-water bridge over South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Work zone is from Route 628 to 0.35 mile north. Flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect minor delays. Estimated completion October 2014.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Periodic work with flagger traffic control during next two weeks.
Vegetation management may occur district wide on various routes.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
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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