VDOT: Updated road work scheduled for the week of July 6-10

VDOT has updated its work schedule for road construction and maintenance in the region for the week of July 6-10.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. When traveling through a work zone, use extreme caution and be alert for lane closures and traffic-pattern changes.

For updated traffic alerts and travel information, dial 511, visit the 511 Virginia website or download the mobile app.

Augusta County

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Interstate 81 

• Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight southbound single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday nights. Single-lane traffic on exit 221 southbound ramp to I-64 east. Shoulder closures and travel-lane shifts northbound and southbound 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening projectwith estimated completion in summer 2027. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour.
• Mile marker 234 to 238, northbound and southbound – Left shoulder closures 24/7 with overnight lane closures as needed. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing laneswith estimated completion of late 2027.
• *NEW* Mile marker 234 to 236, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile right lane closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday.

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Primary and secondary roads

• Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 620 (Spottswood Road) and Route 1210 (Spitler Circle) for paving operations, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through July 30.
• *NEW* Route 11(Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound right shoulder closures for traffic engineering between Route 1403 (Second Street) and Route 1402 (First Street), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.
• *NEW*Route 250 (Shenandoah Mountain Drive) – Flagger traffic control for pipe flushing between the Highland County Line and Route 716 (West Augusta Road), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
• *NEW*Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) – Flagger traffic control for pipe flushing between the Staunton city line and the Waynesboro city line, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• *NEW*Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) and Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway/Parkersburg Turnpike), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through July 31.
• *NEW*Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Eastbound and westbound flagger traffic control between Route 772 (Sulfur Pump Road) and Route 865 (Rockfish Road) for bridge work, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.
• Route 340(East Side Highway) – Overnight single lane closures or flagger traffic control for paving operations between Waynesboro northern city limits and Route 619 (Purple Cow Road), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road)– Occasional flagger traffic control and westbound turn-lane closures at Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) for intersection improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August 1.
• Route 616 (Dam Town Road)– Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 777 (Knightly Lane) and Route 865 (Rockfish Road), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 15.
• Route 635 (Augusta Farms Road)– Flagger traffic control between Route 635 (Kindig Road) and Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road) for paving operations, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 30.
• Route 657(Indian Ridge Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 656 (Offliter Road) and Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 30.
• Route 701 (Howardsville Road)– Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) and Route 252 (Middlebrook Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 30.
• *NEW*Route 718 (Stokesville Road) – Eastbound and westbound flagger traffic control for bridge work between the dead end of Stokesville Road and Route 730 (North River Road), 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Friday.
• *NEW* Route 828(Cattle Scales Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 611 (Baynes Road) and Route 796 (George Home Road) for replacement of bridge with concrete pipe, July 13 – 23. Follow posted detour.
• Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway)– Occasional flagger traffic control near Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) for intersection and roadway improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August 1.
• Various roads– Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Nelson County

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Primary and secondary roads

• Route 29 (Thomas Nelson Hwy.) and Route 653 (Oak Ridge Road). Route 653 (Oak Ridge Rd.) is closed to traffic from Route 29 to 0.2 miles east of Route 29. Traffic will follow a signed detour route. The right, northbound lane of Route 29 is closed from 0.6 miles south of Route 653 to 0.2 miles north of Rt. 653. The speed limit along Route 29 is reduced to 50 mph while the lane closure is in place. Estimated completion July 31, 2026.
• Route 623 (Myndus Road) Culvert Rehabilitation Project. Route 623 (Myndus Road) will be closed to through traffic from Route 29 to Route 766 (Stagebridge Road) beginning June 1, 2026. A detour will be in place. Estimated completion mid-July 2026.

Rockingham County

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Interstate 81 

• Mile marker 237 to 240, northbound and southbound – Left shoulder closures 24/7 with overnight lane closures as needed. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing laneswith estimated completion of late 2027.
• Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures and daytime shoulder closures for mowing and litter pickup operations through Tuesday.
• Mile marker 240 to 260, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures at various locations for vegetation management, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights through Wednesday.
• Mile marker 240 to 251, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for shoulder strengthening, widening and guardrail relocation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights through January 2027. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 wideningwith completion scheduled for June 2032.
• Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures 24/7 and overnight single lane closures as needed for Route 33 bridge and interchange project. Completion scheduled for August 2026.

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Primary and secondary roads 

• *UPDATE* Route 11 (Lee Highway)– Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between the Augusta County line and the Mount Crawford northern town limits, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• *UPDATE* Route 11 (North Valley Pike)– Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 806 (Lacey Spring Road) and Harrisonburg northern city limits, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• Route 11 (North Valley Pike) – Turn-lane closures, travel-lane shifts and occasional single-lane closures for sidewalk installationbetween Jewell Street and Harrisonburg northern city limits, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through fall 2027.
• Route 33 (Spotswood Trail)– Westbound right shoulder closures for utility work between Elkton Middle School and Route 634 (Tanyard Bridge Road), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 31.
• *UPDATE* Route 33(East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Westbound lanes will be closed between the intersections with Linda Lane/Burgess Road and North Carlton Street for paving and striping, July 6 through July 16. Single-lane closures and lane shifts as needed between Hawkins Street and University Boulevard. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacements and interchange improvements with expected completion in September.
• *NEW* Route 42 (John Wayland Highway)– Southbound turn lane and shoulder closures for sign work between Route 732 (Eberly Road) and Route 257/Business Route 42 (Mason Street), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• *NEW* Route 42 – Northbound turn lane and shoulder closures for sign work between Route 746 (Herring Lane) and the Bridgewater town limits, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Route 253(Port Republic Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 672 (Pineville Road/Latimer Road) and Route 340 (East Side Highway) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• Route 259(Mayland Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving between I-81 southbound and Route 42 (Lee Street/North Timber Way), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• *NEW* Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road)– Northbound and southbound flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 820 (Bergton Road) and Route 612 (Runions Creek Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6 through July 31.
• Route 340(East Side Highway) – Pilot truck and flagger traffic control between Route 253/659 (Port Republic Road) and Route 634 (Sapling Ridge Road) for shoulder widening and guardrail installation, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through August 28.
• Route 340 (Stuart Avenue, Elkton)– Single lane closures for utility work between Spotswood Avenue and Blue and Gold Drive, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 31.
• Route 679 (Pleasant Valley Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 704 (Osceola Springs Road) and Route 689 (Spaders Church Road), 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• *UPDATE* Route 688 (Taylor Spring Lane) – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between Arrowhead Road and Route 687 (Massanetta Springs Road), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 30.
• Route765 (Buttermilk Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 753 (Kratzer Road) and Route 42 (Harpine Highway), 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July 17.
• *NEW* Route 824(Bennett Run Road) – Eastbound and westbound stop-and-proceed traffic control between Route 865 (Bergton Road/Dovesville Road) and Tough Street for work on the bridge over Bennett Run, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 6 through August 13. The road will be narrowed to one lane at the bridge.
• Various roads– Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.