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: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.
Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) or (UPDATE) indicates a new entry or a revised entry since last week’s report.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
(UPDATE) Mile marker 16 to 15, westbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Jackson River, April 15-19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mile marker 20 to 23, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 19.
(NEW) Mile marker 38 to 39, eastbound – Overnight left lane closure for guardrail repairs, 8 p.m. April 16 to 7 a.m. April 17.
PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe replacements. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 638 (Natural Well Road) – Road closed for Jackson River bridge replacement between Route 687 (Jackson River Road) and Route 666 (East Morris Hill Road). Follow posted detour. Estimated project completion summer 2019.
Route 3605 (South Durant Road/West Jackson Street), Covington – Road closed 24/7 through June 2 between Thacker Avenue and South Byrd Avenue for slope remediation. Follow posted detours.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacements and ditching operations at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger controlled traffic for pipe replacement 0.1 mile east of Route 662 (Edgewood Lane). April 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(NEW) Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger controlled traffic for shoulder repairs between Route 601 (Little Back Creek Road) and West Virginia state line. April 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
(UPDATE) Mile marker 50 to 56, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closure for sign installation, April 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(NEW) Mile marker 54 to 55, eastbound and westbound – Left lane closures for bridge inspections over Maury River. April 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 174 to 177, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 19.
Mile marker 176 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for bridge deck sweeping, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through April 17.
Mile marker 187 to 189, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 19.
(NEW) Exit 188B, southbound – Ramp closure for overnight guardrail repair from 8 p.m. April 16 to 7 a.m. April 17. Use Exit 180A as detour.
(NEW) Mile marker 192 to 199, northbound – Overnight lane or shoulder closures for guardrail repairs at various locations, 8 p.m. April 16 to 7 p.m. April 17.
(NEW) Mile marker 193 to 195, northbound – Right shoulder closures as needed for tree trimming. April 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(NEW) Mile marker 198 to 180, southbound – Overnight lane or shoulder closures for guardrail repairs at various locations. April 14-17 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 11 (Lee Highway), southbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations from Route 715 (Sunnybrook Lane) to Yellow Rail Lane. Monday through Friday, April 15-30 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 39 (Maury River Road) – Shoulder closures for sign installations from Route 11 (Lee Highway) to Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road). April 15-16 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 56 – Shoulder closures for sign installations from Route 608 (Bottom Road) to Augusta County line. April 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Route 252 (Brownsburg Turnpike) – Flagger controlled traffic with a pilot truck for paving operations between Route 39 (Maury River Road) and Route 726 (New Providence Road), through April 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 501 (Elon Road) – Shoulder closures for sign installations from Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway) to Amherst County line. April 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 631 (Old Buena Vista Road) – Shoulder closures for sign installations from Buena Vista City limit to Route 703 (Stuartsburg Road). April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 745 (Paxton House Drive) – Shoulder closures for sign installations from Buena Vista City limit (West 10th Street) to Route 608 (Forge Road). April 17 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads – Paving operations at various locations with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole repairs. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
INTERSTATE 64
(NEW) Mile marker 88 to 87, westbound – Overnight left lane closure for guardrail repairs, 8 p.m. April 14 to 7 a.m. April 15.
(NEW) Mile marker 93 to 96, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through May 3.
(NEW) Exit 94, westbound – Shoulder closures on ramp to Route 340 for guardrail repairs. April 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(NEW) Mile marker 99 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight left lane or right shoulder closures for guardrail repairs, 4 p.m. April 17 to 6 a.m. April 18.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 212 to 237, northbound and southbound – Mobile left shoulder closures for survey work, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 16.
(NEW) Mile marker 213 to 212, southbound – Left lane closure for guardrail repairs, 8 p.m. April 14 to 7 a.m. April 15.
(NEW) Mile marker 216 to 217, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for guardrail repairs, 4 p.m. April 17 to 6 a.m. April 18.
Exit 222, northbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp to Route 250 for sign installations. April 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 223 to 236, northbound – Overnight right shoulder closure for guardrail repairs at various locations, 4 p.m. April 17 to 6 a.m. April 18.
(NEW) Mile marker 226 to 228, northbound – Mobile work zone with right shoulder closures for roadside cleanup operations. April 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 11 (Lee Highway, Staunton) – Lane closures for pavement maintenance between Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) and Staunton City limits, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 19.
(UPDATE) Route 250 (Shenandoah Mountain Drive) – Flagger traffic control for patching operations from Highland County line to Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road), 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 19.
SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 608 (Long Meadow Road) – Road closed 24/7 through April 26 for utility relocations between Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) and Route 741 (Fishersville Road). Follow posted detours.
(UPDATE) Route 612 – Alternating lane closures for pavement work at various locations between Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) and Route 865 (Rockfish Road). April 15-19 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 613 (Spring Hill Road) – Mobile work zone for paving operations from Route 699 (Ridge Road Road) to Route 753 (Glade School Road), April 15-16 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route 616 (Dam Town Road) – Flagger traffic control for roadway and shoulder improvements between Route 777 (Knightly Lane) and Route 926 (River Bend Drive), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 3.
Route 624 (Mount Torrey Road) – Flagger traffic control for soil testing at Back Creek bridge, Lyndhurst, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 26.
Route 642 (Barren Ridge Road) – Alternating lane closures for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 795 (Saint James Road) and Route 254 (Hermitage Road), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 19.
(NEW) Route 705 (Scott Christian Road/North Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 703 (Hewitt Road) and Route 707 (Trimbles Mill Road). April 15-19 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(NEW) Route 706 (North Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 703 (Hewitt Road) and Route 705 (Scott Christian Road). April 15-19 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(NEW) Route 707 (Trimbles Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control for pipe installation between Route 876 (Cattleman Road Road) and Route 713 (Shuey Road). April 15-19 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 720 (Morris Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control for pipe installations between Route 832 (Buffalo Branch Lane) and Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway). Through April 19 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route 742 (Willow Spout Road) – Alternating lane closures for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 744 (Leaport Road) and Route 11 (Lee Highway), through June from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Route 753 (Nash Road) – Mobile lane closures as needed for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 42 (Scenic Highway) and Route 910 (Wampler Lane), through April 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 771 (Airport Road) – Road closed April 19 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for pipe installation between Route 773 (Westview School Road) and Route 847 (Valley Church Road). Follow posted detours.
(UPDATE) Route 774 (Broad Run Road) – Road closed April 17-18 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for pipe installation between Route 775 (Craig Shop Road) and Route 773 (Westview School Road). Follow posted detours.
(NEW) Route 775 (Craig Shop Road) – Road closed April 15-16 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for pipe installation between Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road) and Route 774 (Broad Run Road). Follow posted detours.
Route 796 (Kiddsville Road, near Fishersville) – Road closed to through traffic through April 25 for culvert replacement between Route 795 (Entry School Road) and Route 608 (Long Meadow Road). Follow posted detours.
(UPDATE) Various roads (Verona and Swoope areas) – Grading operations on non-hard surface roads. April 15-19, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Various roads (Verona and Swoope areas) – Pothole patching at various locations. April 12-19, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
(UPDATE) Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Mobile left shoulder closures for survey work, 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. through April 26.
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 33 (Market Street, City of Harrisonburg) – Alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Norfolk Southern rail line. April 15-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(NEW) Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Flagger controlled traffic from Route 994 (Ironhorse Road) to Augusta County line for inspection of North River bridge, April 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 612 (Hopkins Gap Road) – Single lane closure for landscaping work between Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) and Route 817 (Genoa Road), April 19 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(NEW) Route 637 (Florist Road) – Shoulder closures with intermittent flagging operations April 15-28 for preliminary bridge work over Quail Run. Full closure April 29-June 4 for bridge reconstruction. Follow posted detours.
(NEW) Route 668 (Timber Ridge Road) – Flagger controlled traffic for inspection of North River bridge, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Route 921 (Lairs Run Road) – Westbound shoulder closure and occasional flagger traffic control for replacement of bridge over the North Fork Shenandoah River, just west of Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road). Estimated project completion September 2020.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 211, eastbound and westbound – Left lane closures for bridge inspections over railroad tracks just east of Luray town limits, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) – Road closed through June 2019 for replacement of Hawksbill Creek bridge. Follow posted detours.
Route 340 – Shoulder closures at approaches to Dry Run for bridge maintenance, through April 26 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 267 to 268, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures as needed for maintenance of Route 767 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 19.
(UPDATE) Mile marker 272 to 273, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Mill Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 10.
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 11 – Flagger traffic control for inspection of bridge over North Fork of Shenandoah River, April 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Overnight mobile alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing from Route 730 (Caverns Road) to Route 614 (Middle Road), April 21-26 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(NEW) Route 263 (Orkney Grade) – Left shoulder closure for utility work between Route 717 (Alum Springs Road) and Route 723 (Happy Valley Road), April 15-17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 621 – Road closed from Route 714 (Turkey Run Road) to Route 600 (Zepp Road) for bridge replacement. Follow posted detours, 8 a.m. April 8 through 5 p.m. May 3.
Route 758 (Woodstock Tower Road) – Closed between Stagecoach Road and Woodstock Tower for slope and roadway repairs. Motorists can access mountain from east approach (Fort Valley).
Route 767 (Quicksburg Road) – Flagger controlled traffic for maintenance of bridge over I-81. Through April 19 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
(NEW) Mile maker 295 to 324, northbound and southbound – Mobile alternating lane closures for pavement marking, April 15-19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Exit 310, northbound – Right shoulder closed on ramp to Route 37 for sign work, April 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Middletown) – Asphalt work between Route 627 (Reliance Road) and First Street. Through April 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Route 37 – Overnight alternating lane closures between Route 847 (Hillandale Lane) and Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) for vegetation management. April 14-18 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
(NEW) Route 37 – Alternating lane closures for bridge inspections over railroad tracks at various locations. April 15 and April 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 50 (Millwood Pike) eastbound and westbound – Left lane closures as needed for crossover construction project between Route 1092 (Independence Drive) and Route 723 (Carpers Valley Road), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 29.
Route 277 (Fairfax Pike, Stephens City) – Intermittent flagging and lane closures for utility/road widening work at Double Church Road intersection, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 1.
(NEW) Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing from Winchester city limit to Route 608 (Old Bethel Church Road), April 21-26 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Occasional lane closures for utility work from Route 645 (Airport Road) to Route 776 (Bufflick) Road, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 4.
SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 641 (Double Church Road) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavment resurfacing from Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) to Route 647 (Aylor Road). April 21-26 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Route 655 (Sulphur Springs Road) – Flagger controlled traffic as needed for roadway reconstruction between Route 50 (Millwood Pike) and Route 656 (Greenwood Road). Flagging may also take place on Route 656 near the intersection with Route 655. Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estimated project completion July 2020.
Route 723 (Carpers Valley Road/Old Winchester Road) – Road closed through November for replacement of bridge over Opequon Creek at Clarke County line. Follow posted detour.
(NEW) Route 726 (Lakeview Circle) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing from Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) to Route 765 (Splash Avenue). April 14-26 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(NEW) Route 765 (Splash Avenue) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing from Route 726 (Lakeview Circle) to dead end. April 14-26 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(NEW) Route 775 (Admiral Byrd Drive) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing between eastern and western intersections with Route 645 (Airport Road). April 14-26 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 340 (Buckmarsh Street) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing from Route 1029 (Hermitage Boulevard) to Route 1035 (Mosby Boulevard). April 21-26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 723 (Carpers Valley Road/Old Winchester Road) – Road closed through November for replacement of bridge over Opequon Creek at Frederick County line. Follow posted detour.
(NEW) Route 1019 (Al Smith Circle) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations in Chet Hobart Park just west of Berryville. April 16-19 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
WARREN COUNTY
INTERSTATE 66
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 607 (Rocky Lane) –Daytime flagger traffic control with occasional temporary road closures for Rural Rustic project between Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) and Route 649 (Browntown Road). Weekdays through late June.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.
Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
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