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Staunton District Traffic Alert: May 21-25

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road work transportationThe 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

(NEW) Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Overnight, mobile lane closures for vegetation management. May 23-24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 15 to 21, eastbound and westbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for bridge sweeping. May 21 from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mile marker 35 to 39, eastbound – Right lane closures for pavement marking. Through June 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

(UPDATE) Route 60 (Midland Trail/Dunlap Creek Road) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control for installation of pavement markers from Covington city limits to I-64 interchange at exit 10 (Callaghan). Through May 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and tree removal at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 600 (Morris Hill Road) – Road closed through June 7 for bridge work over Rucker Hollow Stream and Dry Branch tributary. Residents will have access to properties on either side of the bridges. Through traffic will follow posted detours.
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 696 (Selma-Low Moor Road) – Occasional flagging operations as needed near Route 1101 (Winterberry Avenue) and I-64 for intersection improvements. Estimated project completion summer 2018.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and tree removal at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Patching, brush cutting and pothole repairs at various locations with mobile work zones. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

(NEW) Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Overnight, mobile lane closures for vegetation management. May 22-24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 42 to 57, eastbound– Single lane closures as needed for guardrail maintenance. May 21-25 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

(UPDATE) Mile marker 174 to 206, northbound and southbound – Overnight, mobile lane closures for vegetation management. May 21-24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 189 to 190, northbound – Overnight right lane closure for pavement work from 9 p.m. May 21 to 1 a.m. May 22.

(NEW) Mile marker 193 to 194, northbound – Overnight right lane closure for pavement work from 11 p.m. May 21 to 6 a.m. May 22.

(NEW) Mile marker 201 to 199, southbound – Overnight right lane closure for pavement work, May 23 from midnight to 6 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Flagger-controlled lane closures for paving operations from Route 715 (Sunnybrook Road) to Route 716 (Mount Atlas Road). Through June 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 39 (Maury River Road) – Flagger-controlled alternating lane closures for paving operations from Route 623 (Farmhouse Road) to Route 601 (Millard Burke Memorial Highway). Through June 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Various roads – Mobile work zone for mowing operations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Mobile work zones for mowing operations and grading. Flagger traffic control for grading, ditching, patching and pipe replacement. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 608 (Ravens Run Road) – Stop and proceed traffic and flaggers as needed on weekdays for bridge work near intersection with Route 220 (Jackson River Road). Through May 31.

Route 640 (Meadowdale Road/Blue Grass Valley Road) – Mobile work zone for patching operations at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 678 (Bullpasture River Road) – Flagger-controlled traffic for slope repairs south of Route 609 (Burnsville Road). Through June 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

(UPDATE) Mile marker 71 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight, mobile lane closures for vegetation management. May 20-24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

INTERSTATE 81

(UPDATE) Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight, mobile lane closures for vegetation management. May 20-24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 210 to 205, southbound – Overnight, alternating lane closures for soil testing in various locations. May 20-25 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 211 to 210, southbound – Overnight right lane closure for pavement work from 8 p.m. May 22 to 2 a.m. May 23.

Mile marker 228 to 229, northbound and southbound – Overnight, single lane closures for bridge repairs over former Chesapeake Western Railway spur. Through June 1 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 42 – Shoulder closures for mowing operations from Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) to Rockbridge County line. May 21-25 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 42 – Flagger traffic control for pavement work from Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) to East Village Lane (Route 1130) in the area of North Mountain. May 21-25 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (NEW) Route 250 –Shoulder closures for mowing operations from Highland County line to Staunton City limits. May 21-25 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.​

(NEW) Route 250 – Flagger traffic control for pavement work from Route 736 (Jennings Gap Road) to Route 728 (Stover Shop Road). May 21-25 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Flagger-controlled alternating lane closures for pavement testing from Route 612 (Crimora Road) to Rockingham County line. May 22-24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Road closed to through spring 2018 to through traffic between Route 912 (Hodge Street) and Route 660 (Lake Road) for roadway and utility work. Route 912 and Route 660 will serve as detour routes. Residents and school buses will have access to Route 610 with flagger traffic control.

Route 742 (Willow Spout Road) – Flagger controlled alternating lane closures for pipe installations and tree removal from Route 11 (Lee Highway) to Route 744 (Leaport Road) as part of a Rural Rustic repair project. Through September 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 744 (Leaport Road) – Flagger controlled alternating lane closures for pipe installations and tree removal from Route 616 (Morningside Drive) to Route 781 (Bald Rock Road) as part of a Rural Rustic repair project. Through September 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 840 (Old Churchville Road) – Road closed between east and west intersections of Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) for box culvert installation. Through June 5 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Follow posted detours.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Exit 247 (Harrisonburg) – On-ramp from Route 33 to southbound I-81 closed overnight for paving operations. May 21-22 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 252 to 253, northbound – Right lane closed overnight for paving operations from 8 p.m. May 22 to 7 a.m. May 23.

(NEW) Mile marker 259 to 263, northbound – Right lane closed overnight for paving operations. May 23-25 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 11 – Flagger traffic control for pavement marking from Augusta County line to Mount Crawford town limits. May 24-25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Intermittent lane and shoulder closures for pipe repairs between Elkton and Greene County line. Through May 31 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Route 257 (Ottobine Road) – Signal-controlled single-lane traffic during bridge replacement. Vehicles limited to 13 feet in width. Estimated project completion December 2018.

(NEW) Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Single lane closure for road maintenance between Route 820 (Bergton Road) and Route 921 (Lairs Run Road). May 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 602 (East Point Road/Maryland Avenue) – Bridge rehabilitation. Temporary signals control traffic across bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, at Page county line near town of Shenandoah. Vehicle width restriction of 10 feet. Estimated completion of project November 2018.

Route 603 (Blose Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 607 (Red Brush Road) to Route 609 (Naked Creek Road). Through May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 625 (Fox Mountain Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 759 (Newtown Road) to Page County line. Through May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 634 (Mount Pleasant Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 623 to dead end. Through May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 636 (Cub Run Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 602 (Point Road) to dead end. May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 638 (Samuels Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 759 (Newtown Road) to dead end. Through May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 679 (Pleasant Valley Road) – Road closed from Route 689 (Spaders Church Road) to Route 680 (Oak Ridge Road) for pipe installation. May 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Follow posted detour.

(NEW) Route 715 (Kettle View Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 636 (Runkles Gap Road) to dead end. May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 738 (Dry River Road, Bridgewater area) – Road closed to all traffic (including pedestrians and bicycles) south of Route 257 during bridge and intersection construction. Follow posted detour. Estimated project completion December 2018.

(NEW) Route 772 (Greenmount Road) – Flagger traffic control for pavement operations from Route 910 to Route 42. Weekdays through May 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Route 856 (Park Way) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340 (East Side Highway) to dead end. Through May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 857 (Scenic Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 609 (Naked Creed Road) to dead end. Through May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 858 (Northview Lane) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 857 (Scenic Road) to dead end. Through May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 861 (Offenbacker Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 759 (Newtown Road) to Route 638 (Samuels Road). Through May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 867 (North River Road, Mount Crawford area) – Road closed for bridge replacement over Pleasant Run through fall 2018. Follow posted detours.

Route 884 (Homestead Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340 (East Side Highway) to dead end. Through May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 891 (Mount Paran Church Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 759 (Newtown Road) to dead end. Through May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 955 (Jacksons Way) – Road closed through May 25 for pipe installation just west of intersection with Route 340. Follow posted detour.

Route 965 (Old Barn Lane) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 607 (Red Brush Road) to dead end. Through May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 988 (Scholars Road) – Temporary causeway with 24/7 “Stop & Proceed” traffic pattern during Pleasant Run bridge replacement, May 23-July 6. Work zone between Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) and Route 989 (Valley Branch Road).

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 – Overnight flagger traffic control for shoulder widening and guardrail replacement between Luray town limits and Warren County line. Sunday-Thursday through May 31 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 602 (East Point Road/Maryland Avenue) – Bridge rehabilitation. Flaggers or temporary signals control traffic on both sides of the bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, at Rockingham County line near town of Shenandoah. Vehicle width restriction of 10 feet. Estimated completion of project November 2018.

(NEW) Route 611 (Vaughn Summit Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 654 (Sunnyview Drive) to Route 605 (Beahm Lane). May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 612 (Rocky Branch Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 658 (Shenk Hollow Road) to Rocky Branch Road. May 22-29 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 615 (Serenity Ridge Road) – Intermittent lane closures with flagging operations for Rural Rustic Road project from Route 615 (Egypt Bend Road) to dead end. Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 654 (Mims/Hook Hill Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting at Route 660 (Kibler Hill Road. May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 654 (Mims Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 660 (Kibler Hill Road) to Route 611 (Vaughn Summit Road). May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 658 (Rocky Branch Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 674 (Red Church Road) to national park boundary. May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 660 (Springfield Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 656 (Hulse Road) to dead end. May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 666 (Batman Hill Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting at Route 612 (Rocky Branch Road) to end of hard surface. May 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 – Traffic pattern change for Cedar Creek Bridge replacement project between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County: Northbound traffic will use the right lane of the new Cedar Creek bridge. Southbound traffic will use the right lane of the existing southbound bridge. Through mid-June. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour. Estimated project completion summer 2018.

(UPDATE) Route 48/55 (Wardensville Pike/John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control for bridge repairs over Cedar Creek at Frederick/Shenandoah county line. Through June 1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 600 – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) to Route 642 (Swartz Road). May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 622 (Minebank Road) – Flagger traffic control for Cedar Creek bridge repairs at Frederick/Shenandoah county line. Through May 25 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 625 (Harman Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 643 (Swartz Road) to Route 11 (Old Valley Pike). May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 628 (Middle Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 606 (Gap Road) to Frederick County line. May 22-29 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 642 (Country Brook Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 653 (Brook Creek Road) to Route 641 (Mount Olive Road). May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 653 (Brook Creek Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 623 (Back Road) to Route 11 (Old Valley Pike). May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 657 – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 642 (Dean Road) to Route 1505 (Baer Oak Drive). May 23 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 720 (Wissler Road) – Closed to through traffic at Meems Bottom covered bridge just west of Route 11.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 312 to 322, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closure for sign maintenance at various locations. Through May 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 – Flagger traffic control for pavement marking from Reliance Road to Winchester city limit, Monday-Friday through May 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Route 37 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures for inspection of bridges over Route 651. May 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 37 – Northbound and southbound ramps to and from Valley Health closed for special event. May 19 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 48/55 (Wardensville Pike/John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control for bridge repairs over Cedar Creek at Frederick/Shenandoah county line. Through June 1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 664 (Jordan Springs Road) – Road closed for box culvert replacement at Route 1330 (Riverdale Circle). Through May 25. Follow posted detours.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 610 – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) to Dairy Lane. May 22-29 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 620 (Pyletown Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 655 (Salem Church Road) to Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway). May 25- June 1 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 627 (Carters Lane Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 622 (Bordens Spring Road) to Route 658 (White Post Road). May 24-31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 628 (Berrys Ferry Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 658 (White Post Road) to Route 626 (Nelson Road). May 24-31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 631 (Page Brook Lane) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 723 (Old Winchester Road) to dead end. May 25-June 1 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 634 (Salem Church Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 655 (Opequon Road) to Route 657 (Senseny Road). May 25 – June 1 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 644 (Gun Barrel Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) to Route 655 (Parkins Mill Road). May 25 – June 1 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 646 (Nations Spring Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Frederick County line to Route 644 (Gun Barrel Road). May 24-31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 655 (Ginns Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 644 (Parkins Mill Road) to Route 723 (Old Winchester Road). May 25 – June 1 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 655 (Opequon Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 634 (Salem Church Road) to Frederick County line. May 25- June1 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Warren County line to Route 644 (Featherbed Road). May 24-31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 669 (Highland Corners Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) to Route 522 (Stonewall Jackson Highway). May 24-31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 670 (Double Tollgate Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 669 (Highland Corners Road) to Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway). May 24-31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Mile marker 6 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign maintenance at multiple locations. Through May 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 11-12, eastbound and westbound – Alternating shoulder closures for bridge inspection over Manassas Run. May 21-22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 – Traffic pattern change for Cedar Creek Bridge replacement between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County: Northbound traffic will use the right lane of the new Cedar Creek bridge. Southbound traffic will use the right lane of the existing southbound bridge. Through mid-June. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour. Estimated project completion summer 2018.

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Overnight guardrail replacement from Page/Warren county line to Route 619 (Rivermont Drive). Through May 31, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 609 (Ritenour Hollow Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) to Route 627 (Reliance Road). May 24-30 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 610 (Bucks Mill Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting at Andrews Road. May 23-29 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 611 (Long Meadow Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 840 (Water Plant Road) to Route 637 (North River Road). May 24-30 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road) – Flagger-controlled traffic through June 2018 for paving and bridge work at Shenandoah River, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 1. Through trucks over 30 feet in length prohibited between Route 643 (Howellsville Road) and Route 661 (Fairground Road).

(NEW) Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Frederick County line to Route 340/522. May 24-30 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340/522 to Route 627 (Reliance Road). May 24-30 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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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