VDOT schedules overnight lane closures on Interstate 64 in Augusta County

The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight lane closures on Interstate 64 in Augusta County during the week of July 20-24. These alternating lane closures are for shoulder work and pavement marking as part of the reconstruction of I-64 exit 91 at Route 285 near Fishersville. All work is weather permitting.

Westbound lane closures from mile marker 89 to 93:

• Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights, July 19-20 and July 23, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following morning.

Eastbound lane closures from mile marker 93 to 89:

• Tuesday and Wednesday nights, July 21 and July 22, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following morning.

When contractors finish the Route 285 (Tinkling Spring Road) project, the road will have four lanes for just over one mile, between Route 636/640 and Route 935 (Expo Road). A new bridge over I-64 will accommodate the additional through lanes and dual left-turn lanes at both on-ramps. Additional turn lanes at the Route 636/640 intersection will handle traffic from the nearby hospital complex. Route 285 will have a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded Shirley Contracting a $21 million design-build contract in September 2012. The company is performing the work in three phases, starting with construction of the new bridge over I-64 and widening the roadway to the west side of Route 285.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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