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 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for debris removal and clearing sign areas, cleaning bridge ditches and slopes. December 14 to January 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as needed.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 60 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
Route 159 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
Route 311 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
(UPDATE) Various roads –Brush cutting, shoulder repairs and pothole repairs with flagger traffic control December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 and January 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads – Brush-cutting, shoulder repairs, and pothole repairs with flagger traffic control. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 and January 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Various roads – Pothole repairs and shoulder repairs with flagger traffic control. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 andJanuary 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads – Pothole repairs, brush cutting and shoulder repairs with flagger traffic control. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 and January 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for debris removal and crews cleaning paved ditches. December 14 to January 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as needed.
Mile marker 53.3 to 55.3, eastbound and westbound. Eastbound traffic will detour across the median to the westbound side of the interstate. Both directions of traffic will use westbound Maury River bridge for about a year while the eastbound bridge undergoes rehabilitation. Speed limit is 55 miles per hour.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 173 to 205, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal, repairing mile marker signs and cleaning paved ditches. December 14 to January 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as needed.
Mile marker 193 to 190, southbound. Nighttime left lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., for guardrail upgrades and shoulder paving. Estimated completion Jan. 15, 2015.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
Route 130 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
(NEW) Route 252 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
(UPDATE) Various roads – Brush cutting, pothole repairs, ditching, shoulder repairs, pipe replacement and tree removal with flagger traffic control. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 and January 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads – Brush cutting, pothole repairs, ditching, shoulder repairs, pipe replacement and tree removal with flagger traffic control. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 and January 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads – Brush cutting with flagger traffic control. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 and January 5 to 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
(UPDATE) Exit 91 (Fishersville) – Overnight closures and detours via on- and off-ramps at exit 91 for demolition work on old Route 285 bridge over the interstate. December 21to 30 and January 4 to 8, nightly 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 94 to 107, eastbound and westbound – Median shoulder closures for installation of underground conduit system in median. December 22, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Estimated completion July 6, 2015.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, repairing mile marker signs, tree trimming, cleaning bridge slopes and paved ditches. December 14 to January 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as needed.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 207 – Right shoulder closures as needed for repairs on Route 620 bridge over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 219.9 – Shoulder closures as needed for repairs on Route 647 (Christians Creek Road) bridge over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 221 – Shoulder closures as needed for repairs on Route 635 (Barterbrook Road) bridge over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 224.3 – Shoulder closures as needed for repairs on Route 254 (New Hope Road) bridge over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mike marker 228.4 – Shoulder closures as needed for Route 781 (Mill Race Road) bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
Mile marker 228 to 238, northbound – Nighttime alternating lane closures 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for pavement work and guardrail upgrades. Estimated completion Dec. 24, 2014.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 230.3 – Shoulder closure as needed for Route 742 (Toll Gate Road) bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 232.6 – Shoulder closure as needed for Route 775 (Buttermilk Road) bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 233.9 – Shoulder closure as needed for Route 750 (Keezletown Road) bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 235.2 – Shoulder closure as needed for Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 250 – Traffic restricted to single 12-foot wide lane during Ramsey’s Draft bridge replacement. Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Traffic controlled by temporary signal. Work zone 1.04 miles west of Route 716 to 1.12 miles west of Route 716. Estimated completion April 30, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 250/358 Intersection – Eastbound shoulder closure for gas line installation across Route 250. Holiday work schedule December 22, 23, 29 and 30.
(UPDATE) Route 250/642 Intersection – Eastbound shoulder closure for gas line installation. Holiday work schedule December 22, 23, 29 and 30.
(UPDATE) Route 254 (New Hope Road) – Flagger controlled lane closure as needed for bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
Route 285 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Watch for shoulder closures and occasional flagging operations for road-widening project between Route 636 and Route 635.
(UPDATE) Route 340 – Right shoulder closures as needed at various locations for Fiber optic installation from Route 11/Greenville to the Augusta/Rockingham County Line. December 22-23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and December 24, 7 a.m. to noon. Work suspended from December 24 noon to December 29 at 7 a.m. Estimated completion Dec. 31, 2014.
(UPDATE) Route 340/635 Intersection – Lane shifts and shoulder closures for gas line installation on northbound shoulder between Route 649 and Route 635. Holiday work schedule December 22, 23, 29 and 30.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Nighttime alternating lane closures from Route 778 to Route 865 for milling, paving and pavement marking, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Dec. 20, 2014.
(UPDATE) Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Alternating lane closures with flaggers for improvements at intersection with Route 648. Work will be suspended from December 23 to January 4 then a Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. schedule will resume. Estimated completion May 31, 2015.
Route 612 – Alternating lane closures as needed for milling, paving and pavement marking from Route 1926 (Kendrick Avenue) to Route 788. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Estimated completion Dec. 20, 2014.
Route 616 – Nighttime alternating lane closures from Route 626 to Route 744 for milling, paving and pavement marking, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Estimated completion Dec. 20, 2014.
(UPDATE) Route 620 (Spotswood Road) – Flagger controlled lane closures for repairs on Route 620 bridge over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 635 (Barterbrook Road) – Flagger controlled lane closure as needed for bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
Route 636 (Lifecore Drive) – Watch for shoulder closures and occasional flagging operations for road-widening project west of Route 285.
(UPDATE) Route 647 (Christians Creek Road) – Flagger controlled lane closure as needed for bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 648 (Christians Creek Road) – Alternating lane closures with flaggers for intersection improvements at Route 648/Route 608 intersection. Work will be suspended from December 23 to January 4 then a Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. schedule will resume. Estimated completion May 31, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 742 (Toll Gate Road) – Flagger controlled lane closure as needed for bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 750 (Keezletown Road) – Flagger controlled lane closure as needed for bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(UPDATE) Route 781 (Mill Race Road) – Flagger controlled lane closures as needed for bridge work over I-81. Work suspended December 22 to January 2. Work resumes January 5, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Estimated completion Jan. 29, 2015.
(NEW) Route 811 – Road closed December 22 at 8 a.m. through December 23 at 4:30 p.m. for installation of culvert cross pipe. Work zone is between Route 42 north and Route 859 (Kunkle Tanyard Road). Detour signage will be posted.
Route 940 – Alternating lane closures as needed for milling, paving and pavement marking from Route 11 to End of State Maintenance. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Estimated completion Dec. 20, 2014.
Route 941 – Alternating lane closures as needed for milling, paving and pavement marking from Route 940 to End of State Maintenance. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Estimated completion Dec. 20, 2014.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
Various roads – Lane and shoulder closures as needed for pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching operations and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Debris removal December 22 and 29 and January 5 and 9, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cleaning paved ditches December 23, 30 and 31, 7:30 to 4 p.m. Tree Pruning and brush removal January 6, 7 and 8, 7:30 to 4 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 280 (Stone Spring Road) – Be alert for new traffic patterns: New portions of four-lane roadway open between Peach Grove Avenue and Route 253 (Port Republic Road).
SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 613 (Whitmore Shop Road) – Northbound lane restrictions controlled by flagger at south intersection with Route 33 west (Raleigh Pike) for slope repairs. December 16 at 7:30 a.m. to December 19, 5 p.m.
Various roads – Lane and shoulder closures as needed for pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching operations and grading. Mowing, litter pickup and pavement repairs as needed.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads (Towns of Stanley and Shenandoah) – Shoulder and lane closures as needed for curb work. Traffic controlled by flaggers during lane closures. December 22, 23 and 24.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads (Towns of Stanley and Shenandoah) – Shoulder and lane closures as needed for curb work. Traffic controlled by flaggers during lane closures. December 22, 23 and 24.
Various roads – Lane and shoulder closures as needed for pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching operations and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 264 to 300, northbound and southbound – Debris removal December 22, 29 and January 5, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tree and brush cutting December 23, 30, 31 and January 6, 7 and 8, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mile marker 280 to 273, southbound. Nighttime left lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., for guardrail upgrades and shoulder paving. Estimated completion Jan. 15, 2015.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 760 (Water Street) – Flagger controlled traffic from Route 1403 to 0.30 mile east for bridge replacement over Stony Creek. . Holiday hours: December 22, 23, 24, 29 30 and 31, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 5 to 9, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Estimated completion June 2015.
Various roads – Pipe cleaning, drainage work, brush cutting and pothole patching. December 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Debris removal December 22, 29 and January 5, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brush cutting December 23, 30, 31 and January 6 and 7, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 50, east – Shoulder closures for the construction of a new crossover between Route 781 (Prince Frederick Drive) and Route 655 (Sulphur Spring Road). Daylight hours. Estimated completion March 15, 2015.
Route 50 – Shoulder closures for the installation of fiber optic conduit between Route 600 and Route 803. Estimated completion is Jan. 31, 2015.
Route 522 – Northbound shoulder closures for the installation of fiber optic conduit between Route 679 and the West Virginia Line. Estimated completion is Jan. 9, 2015.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Shoulder repair, pothole patching and brush cutting. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Brush cutting. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31.
WARREN COUNTY
INTERSTATE 66
(UPDATE) Mile marker 0 to 15, northbound and southbound – Debris removal December 22, 29 and January 5, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brush cutting January 8, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – New traffic pattern with lane shifts on north and south ends of the bridge replacement project over Gooney Creek. Work zone from 0.67 miles south of Route 605 to 0.35 miles north of Route 605. Holiday hours: December 22, 23, 24, 29 30 and 31, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 5 to 9, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(UPDATE) 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. . Holiday hours: December 22, 23, 24, 29 30 and 31, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 5 to 9, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional lane shift and closure of center turn lane from the south end of the bridge to just past 17th Street and closure of 18th Street to through traffic. Through traffic will detour onto North Royal Avenue and 17th Street. Lane shifts on Route 55 just west of Route 340/522. These changes will be in effect through summer 2015. Estimated bridge completion December 2017.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Pipe cleaning, brush cutting and pothole patching. December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31.
Vegetation management may take place 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 and at 511Virginia.org. For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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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