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 or revised entry since last week’s report.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal and ditch cleaning. Mondayto Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 7 to 16, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for roadside cleaning of bridge slopes. Wednesday toFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 18.8 to 20.5, westbound – Lane closures as need for tree trimming and tree removal. Lane closures as needed. Tuesday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 311 (Kanawha Trail) – Fiber optic cable installations both underground and above ground. Work will include shoulder closures and occasional lane closures. Work zone between the West Virginia line at Sweet Springs and Route 159 (Dunlap Creek Road) and then continuing on Route 311 north to Route 601 (Tuckahoe Road), then continuing on Route 601 to the West Virginia Line. Estimated completion end of July 2013.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 647 – Pavement work from Hattie Street to Horse Mountain View and Mall Road. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013. Route 792 – Pavement work from Horse Mountain View to Mallow Road. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Estimated completion November 2013. Various roads (NEW) – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday. Various roads – Pipe installation and patching with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Mowing with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Grading, patching, pipe replacement and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Mowing with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal and cleaning of bridge slopes. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 173 to 205.1, northbound and southbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal, tree trimming around signs and cleaning bridge slopes. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 177.2, northbound – Right shoulder closure for repairs to bridge over Route 692 and Cedar Creek.Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion Aug. 2, 2013.
Mile marker 180.8, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closure for bridge repair over Route 11 at Exit 180 (Fancy Hill). Also southbound I-81 left exit ramp narrows. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion Aug. 2, 2013.
Mile marker 195.6 to 202.5 (UPDATE), northbound – No lane closures are scheduled for the week of July 22 to 29– Truck climbing lane project.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 – Paving work from Route 760 (Golf Course Road) to Route 648 (Tinkerville Road). Flagger controlled northbound and southbound lane closures as needed, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
Route 11 at I-81 Exit 180 (Fancy Hill) – Flagger-controlled lane closures for repairs to I-81 bridge. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion Aug. 2, 2013.
Route 60 (East Nelson Street, City of Lexington) – Bridge over Varner Lane is closed. East Nelson Street traffic from Washington Street to Randolph Street will be rerouted onto Washington Street for the duration of the bridge reconstruction. Watch for detour signs. Estimated completion is December 2013.
Various roads – Mowing operations with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 692 – Repairs to I-81 bridge. Flagger controlled lane closures as needed. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Estimated completion August 2, 2013.
Various roads – Grading, ditching, brush cutting, patching and pipe replacement with flagger traffic control. Mowing with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Mowing operations with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 607 (Big Valley Road) – Pipe cleaning with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road South) – Pavement patching and pipe installation with flagger traffic control.Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 634 (Halterman Hollow Lane) – Pavement patching with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 649 (Myer-Moon Road) – Pavement patching with flagger traffic control. Work will take place Monday toFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route 678 – Box culvert bridge replacement over Crab Run near the town of McDowell. Work zone 1.37 miles south of Route 615 and 1.93 miles from the bridge north to Route 612. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours,Monday to Friday. Estimated completion Aug. 9, 2013.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 93-94 (NEW), eastbound – Single mobile lane closure for sign inspection. July 24, 8 p.m. to 4 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal and cleaning bridge slopes. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 217 to 218 (NEW) northbound and 224 to 225 southbound – Single mobile lane closures for sign inspection. July 23, 8 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (UPDATE) (Lee Highway) – Center lane closures July 21 to 27 from Greenville to 1.5 miles north – Shoulder repair and hydroseeding.
Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway, Greenville) – Northbound lane closures for sewer work, shoulder repair and reseeding. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Estimated completion August 2, 2013.
Route 250, eastbound and westbound – Lane closures as needed for paving from Route 636 to Waynesboro city limits. Flagger traffic control. Sunday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
Route 340 – Left and right lane closures between and area north of Waynesboro city limits and 0.81 miles south of Route 619 – Paving operations and line painting. July 22-26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Route 340 Delphine Avenue project (Waynesboro) – Paving operations with side street and lane closures and lane shifts as needed. Monday to Saturday.
Route 358 (Woodrow Wilson Avenue) – Closed for grading, paving and sidewalk work from Route 880 (James Anderson Road) to Route 887 (Vance Lane). Traffic will be detoured. Estimated completion Sept. 6, 2013.
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Various roads – Mowing operations. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 626 (NEW) (Sandy Bottom Road) – Road closed July 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge replacement over tributary to Hawksbill Creek. Location is 1.2 miles east of Route 628 (Beldor Road) and 0.08 mile from the dead end at Route 626 (Sandy Bottom Broad). No through traffic during closure. All work weather permitting.
Route 662 (Greenville School Road) east of 1205 intersection – Single lane closure for patching on Main Street for 1.0 mile. July 27, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Route 698 (Wise Hollow Road) – Road construction from Route 690 (Summit Church Road) to the Rockingham County line. Flagger control Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion July 31, 2013.
Route 701 (Howardsville Road) between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Right shoulder closures with possible single lane closures for installation of right turn lane for C. Layman Subdivision. Monday – Friday, 8.a.m. to 5.p.m. Estimated completion Aug. 31, 2013.
Route 748 (Flint Hill Road) – Road construction west of Mount Sidney, from Route 626 (Seawright Springs Road) to Route 696 (Sidney Gap Road). Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Estimated completion July 31, 2013, weather permitting.
Route 754 – Resurfacing project that will include pipe installation, construction of new ditch lines, grading of surfaces and paving operations – Shoulder and lane closures as needed, controlled by flaggers. August 1 to Nov. 15, 2013.
Route 785 (NEW) – Surface treatment of pavement. July 22 to July 26. Traffic controlled by flaggers.
Route 789 (NEW) – Surface treatment of pavement. July 22 to July 26. Traffic controlled by flaggers.
Route 790 (NEW) – Surface treatment of pavement. July 22 to July 26. Traffic controlled by flaggers.
Route 818 (Dunsmore Road, Verona) – Pavement work with flagger traffic control. Estimated completion October 2013.
Route 828 (NEW) – Surface treatment of pavement. July 22 to July 26. Traffic controlled by flaggers.
Route 828 (Cattle Scales Road) – Pavement work with flagger traffic control, Expected completion October 2013. Route 932 (NEW) – Surface treatment of pavement. July 22 to July 26. Traffic controlled by flaggers.
Route 1050 – Pavement work from intersection with Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) to cul-de-sac. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
Route 1205 (Main Street, Greenville) – Road closed for sewer construction between Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) and Route 1207 (Wright Lane), 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Estimated completion July 27, 2013.
Route 1316 – Pavement work from Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) to cul-de-sac. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Estimated completion November 2013.
Route 1510 (Stuart Avenue, Stuarts Draft) – Pavement work with flagger traffic control, Expected completion October 2013.
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Various roads – Grading operations. Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
Various roads – Mowing and patching. Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal, shoulder mowing. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Various roads – Guardrail upgrades with daytime shoulder closures. Occasional nighttime lane closures. Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Jan. 14, 2014.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (South Main Street) from Route 918 (Mill Street) to 0.2 miles south of Route 918 – Bridge replacement over North River at intersection with Route 727 (Airport Road). Temporary lane shift (10 foot lanes) for duration of the project. Flagging operations as needed. Estimated completion Dec. 6, 2013.
Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Sidewalk construction from Route 701 (Cooks Creek Road) to Route 726 (Erickson Avenue). Flagger-controlled lane closures. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion Aug. 2, 2013.
Route 42 (North Main Street) at Route 617 (Church Street) in Timberville – Intermittent lane closures with flagger traffic control for utility work. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
Route 253 (UPDATE) (Port Republic Road), eastbound shoulder closure work between Harrisonburg city limits and Route 726 (Stone Spring Road). Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion August 1, 2013.
Route 259 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday. Estimated completion end of summer.
Route 331 (Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg) – Flagger-controlled lane closures for pavement marking, Work zone is from Port Republic Road to South Main Street. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion June 29, 2013.
Route 340 (NEW) – Install new traffic signal at Route 1706 intersection. Flagger controlled traffic during daylight hours. Estimated completion Sept. 30, 2013.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 613 (NEW) (Whitmore Shop Road) – Alternate lane closures from intersection with Route 726 (War Branch Road) to 0.4 mile north of intersection for drainage repair. Flagger controlled traffic, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion July 29, 2013.
Route 617 (Church Street, Town of Timberville) – Utility upgrades with intermittent lane closures controlled by flaggers between Route 42 and Route 1521 (East Riverside Drive). Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
Route 672 (Pineville Road) – Road closed to through traffic from McGaheysville Road to Lawyer Road (1.275 miles) for road demolition and reconstruction. One lane will remain open for property owners and residents only. No through traffic. Expect delays. Work this week will run Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion September 2013.
Route 726 (Stone Spring Road/Peach Grove Avenue) – New road construction to extend Southeast Connector. Possible shoulder closures controlled by signs, from 0.512 miles east of Harrisonburg city limits to 0.149 miles west of city limits. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Estimated completion November 2014.
Route 727 (Airport Road) – Bridge work from Route 11 (Lee Highway) to Route 696 (Kisers Road). Road closed until further notice. Estimated completion Dec. 6, 2013.
Route 730 (NEW) (Community Center Road) – Alternate lane closures from Route 731 (Community Center Road) to Route 257 – Paving operations. Flagger controlled traffic. Estimated completion July 29, 2013.
Route 731 (NEW) (Thorny Branch Road) – Road closed to through traffic from Route 730 (Community Center Road) to Route 731 at Augusta County line for slope repairs. July 22 to 24, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 918 (Mill Street) – Closed to traffic from the Route 11 (South Main Street) intersection as part of the bridge replacement work on Route 11 and Route 727 (Airport Road). Route 918 can be accessed from Route 867 (Old Bridgewater Road). Estimated completion Dec. 6, 2013.
Various roads (NEW) (11, 42, 253, 257) – Mowing operations with slow moving vehicles. Estimated completion July 31, 2013.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
Various roads – Brush clearing around signs. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday. Estimated completion end of summer.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 211 – Eastbound lane closures for paving operations from Route 646 (Ganders Drive) to Luray town limits. Sunday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion July 31, 2013.
Route 211 – Lane closures for milling and paving, from Rappahannock County line to 4.0 miles west of Rappahannock County line. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion is July 31, 2013.
Route 340 – New traffic pattern as part of the bridge construction work over Compton Creek and Norfolk Southern Railway. Traffic has been routed onto new section of roadway, 0.1 mile south of Route 663 (Island Ford Road) to 0.16 mile south of Route 662 (Compton Hollow Road). Expect daily lane closures and 24-hour shoulder closures. Estimated completion for bridge work is fall 2013.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 615, various locations – Paving with flagger controlled traffic. Estimated completion October 2013.
Route 654, various locations – Paving with flagger controlled traffic. Estimated completion October 2013.
Route 686 (Smeltzer’s Road) – Compton Creek/Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge project. New alignment of Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Memorial Highway). Intersection of Route 686 (Smeltzer’s Road) and Route 340, from 0.24 miles south of the intersection of Route 662 (Compton Hollow Road) at Route 340, is permanently closed. A cul-de-sac will be constructed at the west end of Route 686. Motorists wishing to access Route 686 will need to turn off of Route 340 onto Route 662 and travel 0.26 miles east on Route 662 to Route 686. Signs will be posted.
Estimated completion fall 2013.
Various roads – Pipe cleaning with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 264 to 300, northbound and southbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal, shoulder mowing. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Various roads – Guardrail upgrades with daytime shoulder closures. Occasional nighttime lane closures. Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Jan. 14, 2014.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 and Route 42 (Town of 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., Monday – Friday. Be alert for new traffic patterns and temporary signals. Estimated completion May 2014.
Various roads (NEW) – Mowing, Monday to Friday.
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Zepp Road) in Cedar Creek over Shell Run – Box culvert replacement. Width restriction is 10 feet and speed is reduced to 23 mph. Traffic controlled by flaggers during the day and stop and proceed at night. Estimated completion August 31, 2013.
Route 629 – Paving from intersection of Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) to intersection at Main Street. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
Route 850 – Paving from Route 629 to dead end. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Various roads (NEW) – Patching, Monday to Friday.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal, shoulder mowing. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mile marker 307 to 313 – Mobile slow roll all lane closure for installation of overhead communication line. Sunday, July 21, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Various roads – Guardrail upgrades with daytime shoulder closures. Occasional nighttime lane closures. Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Jan. 14, 2014.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Various roads (NEW) – Mowing, Monday to Friday.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 809 (NEW) (McFarland Road) – Road closed July 23 at 8 a.m. for railroad crossing replacement. Estimated completion July 24, 2 p.m., weather permitting.
Various roads (NEW) – Shoulder work, patching and pipe cleaning, Monday to Friday.
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 50 – Left and right lane closures within 0.11 miles west of Frederick County line extending to 0.01 miles west of Route 665 for guardrail removal and replacement. July 22-26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
WARREN COUNTY
INTERSTATE 66
Mile marker 0 to 14.7 Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal and shoulder repair.. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 613 (Indian Hollow Road) – Replacement of low-water bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River. Work zone is from Route 628 to 0.35 miles north. Traffic controlled by flaggers Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect minor delays. Estimated completion October 2014.
Various roads (NEW) – Bridge washing. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Various roads (NEW) – Utility tree trimming with flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
Vegetation management may occur district wide on various routes.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
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