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
(UPDATE) Mile marker 1.5 to West Virginia state line, westbound – Shoulder and lane closures, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.for slope repairs. Estimated completion March 1, 2014.
(NEW) Mile marker 10 to 11, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for bridge inspections over CSX railroad. January 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 41 to 0, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, cleaning paved ditches and bridge slopes. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures as needed for pothole patching. Wednesdayand Thursday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 220 – Single lane closures for bridge inspection over CSX railroad and Jackson River. January 27 and 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(NEW) Route 220 – Utility tree trimming with flagger control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday. Various roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Various roads – Tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
Various roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Pothole repair with a mobile operation.Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Pothole repair with a mobile operation. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
(UPDATE) Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, cleaning paved ditches and bridge slopes. Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures as needed for pot hole patching,Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 173 to 205, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris and repairing mile marker signs. Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures as needed for pot hole patching, Wednesday andThursday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
(NEW) Mile marker 195 to 197.3, northbound – Brush cutting with shoulder closures during daylight hours. Mondayto Friday.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Pipe replacement, brush cutting, tree removal, pothole repairs with flagger traffic control. Trash pickup with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Pipe replacement, brush cutting, tree removal, pothole repairs and ditching with flagger traffic control. Trash pickup with signs for traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 250 – Brush cutting at various locations with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, repairing crossovers and mile markers signs, and cleaning paved slopes/ditches. Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures as need for pot hole patching, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.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. Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 30, 2014.
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 Jan. 30, 2014.
Route 664 (Reed’s Gap Road – Lake Sherando area) – Flagging as needed for pipe work 0.05 mile east of the intersection with Route 814 in the Lake Sherando area. Estimated completion Jan. 31, 2014.
Route 916 (View Street) – Lane closures as needed for shoulder repair, from Route 662 (Stover School Road) south. Estimated completion Jan. 30, 2014.
Route 1201 (Graham Street) – Possible lane closure for sewer work and tree removal in Route 11 area. Estimated completion Jan. 30, 2014.
Route 1204 (Blacksmith Shop Road) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area. Estimated completionJan. 30, 2014.
Route 1206 (Old Staunton Road) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area. Estimated completion Jan. 30, 2014.
(NEW) Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal, fence and pothole repair. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Single lane closure with flaggers between Route 276 (Cross Keys road) and Route 1165 (Robins Road) to remove medians. Estimated completion Jan. 30, 2014.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 704 (Oakwood Drive – Bridgewater area) – Periodic flagging for construction work on temporary bridge being built over Cooks Creek. Work zone from 0.70 mil west of Route 712 to 0.58 mile west of route 712. Estimated completion Oct. 31, 2014.
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. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Estimated completion November 2014.
(NEW) Various roads – Utility tree trimming with flagger control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 211/340 (Lee Highway – west of Luray) – Traffic restricted to single lane westbound, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for preliminary geotechnical engineering work in area of westbound bridge span over South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Work zone from Route 211 intersection at Kaufman’s Mill Road to .03 mile west of Route 211 at Kaufman’s Mill Road. Estimated completion Jan. 31, 2014.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 264 to 300, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal, fence and sign repairs. Monday toFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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. Be alert for new traffic patterns and temporary signals. Estimated completion May 2014.
Route 55 – Lane closures as needed for shoulder stone placement and guardrail work, 0.7 mile west of Frederick County line to 0.14 miles east of Route 754. January 27 to 31, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris and brush removal. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Various roads – Tree trimming with flagger control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
WARREN COUNTY
INTERSTATE 66
(UPDATE) Mile marker 0 to 14.7, westbound and eastbound – Be alert for roadside debris removal, fence and pothole repairs. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340/522 (North Shenandoah Avenue/Winchester Road), from Duck Street to 17th Street – Old South Fork bridge replacement and interchange modification at Route 55 (Strasburg Road) and 340/522. Daily lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly lane closures, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists are advised to allow more time in daily commutes. Estimated completion December 2017.
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.
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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