VDOT road work report: March 10-14
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.
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Interstate 64 bridge closures in Augusta County rescheduled for March 17-18
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The Virginia Department of Transportation has rescheduled the closure of a portion of Interstate 64 for March 17 and 18 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge work between mile markers 89 and 93 in the Fishersville area of Augusta County. All work is weather permitting.
Nicole Tichon: Don’t reward corporations for bad behavior
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The Partnership to Build America Act, introduced by Representative John Delaney (D-MD) in the House and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) in the Senate, offers a way for multinational corporations to bring profits stashed off-shore back to the United States and finally pay tax on those profits, albeit a minuscule one, in exchange for purchasing bonds that would fund infrastructure projects.
Virginia Quilt Museum appoints curator
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The Virginia Quilt Museum announces that Gloria Comstock has been appointed Curator/Registrar. As curator/registrar, Comstock is responsible for the care and record keeping of over 300 objects in the museum’s collection, which focuses on Virginia-made quilts.
VDOT: Hard freeze creates icy commute for Tuesday
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Single-digit temperatures on the heels of the latest winter storm mean drivers will face icy roads on Tuesday morning, especially on secondary routes. Salt-based treatments are largely ineffective when temperatures drop below 20 degrees. VDOT urges extreme caution for citizens who must drive before conditions improve.
VDOT: The snow has stopped, but road crews hard at work
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The snow has stopped in the Shenandoah Valley but Virginia Department of Transportation crews are still at it, clearing and treating roads throughout the region. Travel is still not advised in the area since a layer of ice is still on many roadways.
VDOT: Snow blankets roads in Shenandoah Valley
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Moderate to heavy snowfall is covering roads throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Most areas have already seen 2-4 inches of accumulation, and the snow is expected to continue through Monday evening.
VDOT: Travel not advised on Monday
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VDOT crews will be monitoring and treating roadways during the night and into Monday and Tuesday. They will work 12-hour shifts, 24-hours a day with the goal of making at least one pass on all roads within 48 hours after the storm ends.
A portion of Interstate 64 in Augusta County to close March 10-11
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The Virginia Department of Transportation will close a portion of Interstate 64 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on March 10 and March 11 for bridge work between mile markers 89 and 93 in the Fishersville area of Augusta County.
Project GROWS announces 2014 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
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Project GROWS, a non-profit farm located in Augusta County, recently announced that it is offering the community another season of fresh, local produce through its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program in 2014.
