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. Debris removal. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Tree removal and cleaning of ditches, shoulders, ramps and median.Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* (NEW) Mile marker 9.6 eastbound and westbound — Right shoulder closure for bridge repairs over Route 600 and Johnson Creek. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion June 28, 2013.
* Mile marker 29 over Route 639, eastbound and westbound. Bridge repairs with flagger controlled lane closures on Route 639 as needed. Work zone is 1.22 miles east of Route 60 and .53 mile west of Route 42. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion May 24, 2013, weather permitting.
* (NEW) Mile marker 31 eastbound and westbound — Right shoulder closure for bridge repairs over Route 635. Monday toFriday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion June 28, 2013.
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 work completed June, 2013.
* Various roads – Ditching, mowing and patching with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 600 – Flagger-controlled lane closures for bridge repairs at Interstate 64. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Estimated completion June 28, 2013.
* (NEW) Route 635 – Flagger-controlled lane closures for bridge repairs at Interstate 64. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Estimated completion June 28, 2013.
* Route 639 (Longdale Station Road) – Repairs to eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 bridges. Flagger-controlled lane closures on Route 639 as needed. Work zone is 1.22 miles east of Route 60 and .53 mile west of Route 42. Monday toFriday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion May 24, 2013, weather permitting.
* Route 647 – Pavement work from intersection with Hattie Street to intersection with Horse Mountain View and Mall Road. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
* Route 792 – Pavement work from intersection with Horse Mountain View to intersection with Mallow Road. Mondaythrough Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
* Various roads – Ditching, mowing and patching with flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Various roads – Pothole repairs, sweeping and mowing at various locations. Flagger traffic control as needed, Monday toFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Secondary Roads
* Various roads – Grading, sweeping, mowing and pothole repairs, Flagger 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. Debris removal. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound. Tree removal and cleaning of ditches, shoulders, ramps and medians.Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 173 to 205.5, northbound and southbound – Debris removal. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Mile marker 173 to 205.5, northbound and southbound – Tree removal and cleaning of ditches, shoulders, ramps and medians. Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Mile marker 180.8, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closure for bridge repair over Route 11 at Exit 180 (Fancy Hill). Also southbound left exit ramp narrows. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion June 7, 2013.
* (UPDATE) Mile marker 195 to 200, northbound alternating lane closures. Truck Climbing Lane project paving operations.Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 24, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 (North Lee Highway) – Fiber optic cable installation north of Route 39. Estimated completion end of May.
* Route 11 at I-81 Exit 180 (Fancy Hill). Flagger controlled lane closure as needed for I-81 bridge repair over Route 11.Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion June 7, 2013.
* Route 11 (North Lee Highway) – Fiber optic cable installation south of I-81 Exit 195. Estimated completion end of May.
* Route 11 (North Lee Highway) – Fiber optic cable installation north of Natural Bridge. Estimated completion end of May.
* Route 11 – Paving work from intersection with Route 760 (Golf Course Road) to intersection with Route 648 (Tinkerville Road). Flagger controlled northbound and southbound lane closures as needed, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Estimated completion November 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 Dec. 2013.
* (NEW) Route 130 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
* (NEW) Route 501 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
* Various roads – Ditching, weed-eating, pot hole repairs, sweeping intersections and pipe replacement at various locations.Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Secondary Roads
* Route 631 (Old Buena Vista Road) – Single lane closure with flagger traffic control for waterline replacement project. Work area is between Route 11 and Lincoln Road. Estimated completion mid-June.
* (NEW) Route 712 (Decatur Road) – Closed for bridge work. Part of I-81 Truck Climbing Lane project. Flagger controlTuesday, May 21 at 9 a.m.
* Route 728 (Poorhouse Hill Road) – Road closure for tunnel maintenance, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Work zone from .53 miles west or Route 645 (Valley Pike) and .62 miles east of Route 622 (Reid Road). Detour Route 645 north to Route 11, Route 11 north to Route 716 (Mt. Atlas Road), west on Route 716 to Route 622 (Reid Road) and south on Reid Road back to Route 728.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
* Various roads – Mowing, weed-eating, sweeping intersections, pothole repairs, patching, grading, ditching, pipe replacement, tree removal. Flagger control as needed. Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Route 220 – Shoulder repairs at various locations with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Various roads – Sweeping and pothole repairs, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Secondary Roads
* Route 614 south (Cowpasture River Road) – Slope repairs .5 mile north of Route 613. Traffic restricted to one lane.
* Route 614 north (Cowpasture River Road) – Ditch work with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Route 678 north (Bullpasture River Road) – Ditch work with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Route 678 – Shoulder closure for shoulder improvement project. Work zone 1.37 miles south from Route 615 and 1.93 north miles to Route 612. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flagger traffic control. Estimated completionMay 24.
* Various roads – Pothole repairs and sweeping with flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64 * Mile marker 96 to 106 on Afton Mountain, eastbound and westbound – Left lane and right and left shoulder closures for installation of rock safety fencing and cable barrier/guardrail, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expected completion May 24, 2013.
* (UPDATE) Mile marker 100.3 (Albemarle County) to Exit 96 (Augusta County) – Traffic will be restricted in both directions between Charlottesville (Albemarle County) and Waynesboro (Augusta County) for 30 to 45 minutes at various times throughout the day while unstable soil is removed from Afton Mountain slope above the roadway. Work will resume at 8:30 a.m. May 20 and continue until work is completed.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205.5 to 237, northbound and southbound. Debris removal. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Mile marker 205.5 to 237, northbound and southbound – Tree removal and cleaning of ditches, shoulders, ramps and medians. Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Various locations. Vegetation management with mobile lane closures. Sunday to Friday, 8 p.m to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 (Lee Highway, Greenville), northbound and southbound – Single lane closure northbound for sewer construction,7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Estimated completion is November 30, 2013.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Paving from Route 636 to Waynesboro city limits. Eastbound and westbound lane closures as needed. Flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
* Route 340 – Waynesboro, Delphine Avenue Project. Installation of sanitary line and water line at various locations, with retaining wall placement along Delphine Avenue to Fourth Street. Be alert for lane closures and flagger traffic control. Work is Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*(NEW) Various locations — mowing operations, Monday to Friday.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 636 (Goose Creek Road) – Ditching from Route 250 to Route 285. Flagger traffic control, May 20 to May 23.
* Route 698 (Wise Hollow Road) – Road construction from Route 690 (Summit Church Road) to the Rockingham County Line. Flagger controlled traffic Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estimated completion July 31.
* Route 748 (Flint Hill Road) – Road construction west of Mt. 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 Fridays, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion July 31, 2013, weather permitting.
* Route 1050 – Pavement work from intersection with Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) to cul-de-sac. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
* Route 1316 – Pavement work from intersection with Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) cul-de-sac. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Interstate 81
* Various locations. Vegetation management with mobile lane closures. Sunday to Friday, 8 p.m to 7 a.m.
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 42 (North Main Street) at the intersection of Route 617 (Church Street) in the town of Timberville. Intermittent lane closures with flagger traffic control for utility work. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
* (NEW) Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Flagger-controlled lane closures for paving and shoulder work from Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) to Route 672 (Latimer Road). May 20 to May 24, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* (NEW) Various roads – mowing and general maintenance, Monday through Friday.
Secondary Roads
* 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 through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated completion end of summer.
* Route 672 (Pineville Road) – Ditch work from Route 996 (McGaheysville Road) to Route 655 (Lawyer Road). Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Flagging operations as needed. Expect some delays. Estimated completion September 2013.
* Route 708 (Goods Mill Road) Bridge work. Work zone is between Route 676 (Charlie Town Road) and Route 676 (Oak Shade Road) Occasional flagging operations. Estimated completion is June 5, 2013.
* Route 727 (Airport Road) – Bridge from Route 11 (Lee Highway) to Route 696 (Kisers Road). Road closed until further notice.
* Route 918 (Mill Street) will be temporarily 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.
PAGE COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Route 340 – Bridge construction work over Compton Creek and Norfolk Southern Railway and approaches, 1.40 miles south of the Page and Warren County lines to 3.5 miles south of the Page and Warren County lines. Daily lane closures with flagger traffic control. Shoulder closures, 24 hours-a-day. Motorists should use extreme caution and obey posted speed limit. Estimated completion is fall 2013.
* (NEW) Various roads – mowing operations, Monday to Friday.
Secondary Roads
* 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 the intersection of Route 686. Signs will be posted.
* (NEW) Various roads – pipe cleaning with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday.
* Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Various locations – Vegetation management with mobile lane closures. Sunday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 55 eastbound – paving operations from the Route 11/55 intersection to Route 1201 in the town of Strasburg.Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and pilot trucks. Monday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion is May 31, 2013.
* Various Roads – Mowing operations Monday to Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 629 – Pavement work from intersection of Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) to intersection at Main Street. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2013.
* Route 691 (Dellinger Acres Road in the Mt. Jackson area). Road closure from 8 a.m. Monday to 3:30 p.m. Friday for bridge deck replacement. Traffic will be detoured as follows:
Westbound traffic will use Route 42 North (Senedo Road) to route 779 West (Ridge Hollow Road). Eastbound traffic will use Route 779 East (Ridge Hollow Road) to Route 42 South (Senedo Road). Estimated completion is May 24, 2013.
* (NEW) Various roads – Scraping, mowing and drainage work. Monday to Friday.
* Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
FREDERICK COUNTY
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 317, northbound – Extend deceleration lane at Exit 317. Night time right lane closures, Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and daytime shoulder closures. Estimated completion is November 2013.
Primary Roads
* (UPDATE) Route 50 – Left and right lane closures for guardrail work. Work zone is .56 miles west of Route 733 to .03 miles west of Route 752. May 20 to May 24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* (NEW) Various roads – Sweeping. Monday to Friday.
* Various roads – Mowing operations Monday to Friday.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Various roads – Mowing, grading, ditching and shoulder work. Monday to Friday.
* Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
CLARKE COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Various roads – Mowing operations Monday to Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 645 (Wright’s Mill Road) — Closed for bridge deck replacement. Northbound traffic will detour using Route 7 east (Harry Byrd Highway) to Route 635 north (Pierce Road) to Route 660 west (Russell Road) to Route 645. Southbound traffic will use Route 660 east (Russell Road) to Route 635 south (Pierce Road) to Route 7 east (Harry Byrd Highway) to Route 645. Estimated completion date is May 24, 2013.
* Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
WARREN COUNTY
Interstate 66
No lane closures reported.
Interstate 81
No lane closures reported.
Primary Roads
* Various roads – Mowing operations Monday to Friday.
Secondary Roads
* Route 631 (Gooney Manor Loop) from Route 613 to 1.90 south of Route 632. Flagger traffic control for road grading and surface treatment. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion July 26, 2013.
* Various roads – Utility tree trimming. 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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