
Route 53 in Albemarle County to remain closed through Friday morning
Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) in Albemarle County will remain closed overnight Thursday between Michie Tavern and Monticello due to several fallen trees.

Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) in Albemarle County will remain closed overnight Thursday between Michie Tavern and Monticello due to several fallen trees.

Sleet, snow and freezing rain are expected to gradually exit the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands Thursday afternoon, but the storm has left slippery driving conditions behind.

Winter precipitation continues throughout the Shenandoah Valley as mid-day approaches. Snow and ice can be found north of Shenandoah County and south of this region is mostly ice and freezing rain.

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

Significant traffic delays are possible for about two weeks beginning Monday, Nov. 5, on Route 602 (East Point Road/Maryland Avenue) at the bridge over the South Fork Shenandoah River.

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley.

VDOT will close the Route 674 (Clark Road) bridge over a branch of the Moormans River in Albemarle County for rehabilitation.

Traffic delays are possible Thursday through Saturday at the intersection of Route 340 and Route 50/17 in Clarke County.
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