
VDOT: Goshen bridge repairs finished ahead of schedule
The Route 42 bridge over Calfpasture River in the Goshen area of Rockbridge County fully opened to traffic this afternoon (May 19, 2014), two days earlier than the estimated completion date.

The Route 42 bridge over Calfpasture River in the Goshen area of Rockbridge County fully opened to traffic this afternoon (May 19, 2014), two days earlier than the estimated completion date.

Motorists should expect single lane traffic on the Route 42 Calfpasture River bridge near Route 39 in the Goshen area of Rockbridge County.

The Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Rockbridge County High School, with proceeds from ticket sales to the seven-game event going to the American Cancer Society. Admission to the VHSL-sanctioned event is $10 for an all-day pass with children 10 and under free.

Several participants at the “You Can! Live Well, Virginia” workshop at Maury River Senior Center discuss how to better manage chronic medical conditions. The six-week workshop has drawn 14 participants. Additional workshops will be offered in the coming months in various communities throughout Rockbridge County. More information about these workshops is available by calling MRSC at 261-7474.
The Route 867 (North River Road) bridge over Interstate 81 in Rockingham County will be closed to traffic for up to a week beginning Thursday night.
VDOT has updated its schedule for road construction and maintenance, and this is what we have on the schedule locally for the week of July 20-24.
A portion of Route 828 (Cattle Scales Road) in Augusta County will close to through traffic from Monday, July 13, to Thursday, July 23.
VDOT has updated its schedule for local road construction and maintenance for the coming week.
It’s nearing summertime, and among the things heating up: the work by VDOT crews on our local roads.
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