Tag: Rockbridge

Portion of Route 622 in Rockbridge County closed Oct. 1-31 for bridge replacement
Route 622 (Chestnut Grove Trail) in Rockbridge County will be closed for a bridge replacement starting at 8 a.m. October 1 until October 31, 2014.

I-81 Shenandoah County lane closures: Sept. 22-27
Motorists on Interstate 81 northbound in Shenandoah County can expect overnight lane closures over the next week.

Staunton District Traffic Alert: Sept. 22-26
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.

I-81/I-64 slow-roll closures in Rockbridge on Sunday
On Sunday morning, September 21, motorists should be alert for slow-roll lane closures on portions of Interstate 81 and Interstate 64 in the Lexington and Timber Ridge area of Rockbridge County.

Staunton VDOT District Traffic Alert: Sept. 15-19
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.

Route 703 in Augusta County closing Sept. 15 for bridge replacement
Part of Route 703 (Hewitt Road) in Augusta County will be closed for about six weeks starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 15, while the Virginia Department of Transportation replaces a bridge over Middle River.

Interstate 81 ramp, lane closures for week of Sept. 12-19
Motorists on Interstate 81 northbound in Shenandoah County can expect overnight lane and ramp closures over the next week. All of these closures are due to milling and paving between mile markers 265 and 274, as part of a pavement rehabilitation project.

Staunton VDOT District Traffic Alert: Sept. 8-12
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.

Nightime closure of I-66 off-ramp off I-81 scheduled for Sept. 10
The off-ramp that carries Interstate 66 westbound traffic to I-81 southbound will have a brief closure on the night of Wednesday, September 10, 2014.

Route 726 in Rockingham County reopens Sept. 9
The portion of Route 726 (Stone Spring Road) in Rockingham County that closed in early August will reopen on the morning of Tuesday, September 9.

Medicaid expansion talk is going nowhere
You knew this already, but the special session that Republican leaders in the Virginia General Assembly called for Sept. 16-17 to discuss Medicaid expansion is going absolutely nowhere.

Augusta Health Cancer Services Bridge Fund: One man’s story
While cancer patients do need excellent clinical care, compassion and understanding—they may also need personalized help or assistance with anything that is a barrier to that care.

I-81, I-64 slow roll closures in Rockbridge County on Sunday morning
On Sunday morning, August 24, motorists should be alert for slow-roll lane closures on portions of Interstate 81 and Interstate 64 in the Lexington and Timber Ridge area of Rockbridge County.

Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission celebrates 45th year
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) turns 45 in September, and the organization that was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1969 to establish regional cooperation as a cornerstone to long–term prosperity and economic success continues to distinguish itself as a model of what cooperation between government agencies can accomplish.

Chapter closing for Staunton Creative Community Fund first loan client
Charlie Cubbage became the newly formed Staunton Creative Community Fund’s first loan client in June of 2008. He was looking to expand Charlie’s Tool Repair which had grown slowly over the years even before becoming a stand-alone business in 1994.

Interstate 81 slow-roll closure in Rockbridge County on Aug. 17
Motorists should be alert for northbound and southbound slow-roll lane closures early Sunday morning,August 17, along Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County between mile markers 174 and 182.
Downtown Staunton churches collaborate for Helping Hands Day Camp
From August 11-15, 2014, four Downtown Staunton churches are collaborating on the second annual Helping Hands Day Camp for 60 children from Staunton, Waynesboro, Richmond, and Augusta, Rockbridge and Rockingham counties.

Route 726 in Rockingham County to close Aug. 8-18
Part of Route 726 (Stone Spring Road) in Rockingham County will be closed for intersection improvements beginning Friday, August 8, 2014.

Route 623 in Rockbridge County to close Aug. 5 for bridge replacements
The Virginia Department of Transportation will close part of Route 623 (Fredericksburg Road) in Rockbridge County for about a month beginning Tuesday August 5, 2014.

Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County closed tonight for accident cleanup
Interstate 81 northbound will have a detour tonight (July 30) as part of operations to clear a tractor trailer accident from earlier today. This location is near Lexington in Rockbridge County.

Route 39 in Rockbridge County to reopen today
The Virginia Department of Transportation will reopen Route 39 (Maury River Road) through Goshen Pass in Rockbridge County at noon today (Wednesday, July 30).

VDOT announces Highland County Krenite S brush spraying schedule
The VDOT Lexington Residency Office has announced its schedule for the application of Krenite S for brush control in Highland County this year.

VDOT Staunton District Report: July 28-Aug. 1
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke.

Route 256 in Grottoes to close July 28-30 for repairs
The Virginia Department of Transportation will close part of Route 256 (Third Street) in Rockingham County from July 28-30, 2014. This is for repairs to the railroad crossing just west of Route 340 (Eastside Highway) in the town of Grottoes.

VDOT: New Route 704 bridge in Rockingham County now open
The Virginia Department of Transportation has opened the new Cooks Creek bridge on Route 704 (Oakwood Drive) in Rockingham County near the town of Bridgewater. Traffic was shifted onto the new span this week, three months ahead of schedule.

Staunton VDOT District Roads Report: July 21-25
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton VDOT district is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke.