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Warren County: Route 624 scheduled to reopen Dec. 3

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route 624 warren countyRoute 624 (Morgan Ford Road) in Warren County is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Contractors made extensive roadway improvements at the southern approach to the Morgan Ford bridge over the Shenandoah River. This project was originally scheduled for completion in spring 2020.

The contractor, Kickin’ Asphalt Paving and Excavating LLC of Strasburg, has finished well ahead of schedule and will receive an incentive for opening the road early to traffic.

Traffic using Route 624 between Route 643 (Howellsville Road) and Route 661 (Fairgrounds Road) has been detoured since early October. Those detours will be lifted mid-morning on December 3.

The southern approach to the Morgan Ford bridge has been repeatedly damaged by high water since completion of the bridge replacement in May 2018. This rehabilitation utilized metal sheet pilings and large stone in order to stabilize and strengthen the roadway and roadbed. The project is intended to minimize damage from future flood events.

This section of Route 624 has a restriction on trucks exceeding 30 feet in total length. This will remain in place even after the project is complete. Truck drivers should continue to use alternate routes.

Virginia traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http://www.511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

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

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