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VDOT road work report: March 10-14

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road-work-headerThe 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. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, 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

Mile marker 1.5 to West Virginia state line, westbound – Shoulder and lane closures, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for slope repairs. Estimated completion March 15, 2014.

Mile marker 9.6, eastbound and westbound – Lane closures and right shoulder closures as needed for bridge repair over Route 600 and Johnsons Creek. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Estimated completion March 31, 2014.

Mile marker 41 to 0, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, repairing guardrail markers and cleaning bridge slopes. Lane closures as needed for pothole patching. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 220 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

Various roads – Shoulder repairs, pothole repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 600 – Flagger controlled lane closures as needed for I-64 bridge repairs over Route 600 and Johnsons Creek.Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Estimated completion May 30, 2014.

Route 606 (Sioux Street, Clifton Forge) – Right shoulder closure with intermittent flagging as needed for box culvert construction work under I-64.  Estimated completion June 15, 2015.

(NEW) Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

Various roads – Shoulder repairs, pothole repairs and grading with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Shoulder repairs and brush cutting with flagger traffic control. Pothole repairs with a mobile operation.Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 687 – Flagger traffic control at various locations for bridge work over the Cowardin Run. Work zone is 0.45 mile north of Route 618 to 0.55 miles north of Route 618.  Estimated completion Sept. 24, 2014.

Various roads – Brush cutting and shoulder repairs with flagger traffic control. Pothole repairs with a mobile operation.Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

 

 

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for crews removing debris. Lane closures as needed for pothole patching. Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 46 to 47, eastbound and westbound – I-64 shoulder closures for bridge inspection at Route 629 over I-64. March 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 173 to 205, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, cleaning bridge slopes and repairing mile marker and guardrail marker signs. Lane closures as needed for pothole patching. Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

Mile marker 185 to 190, northbound and southbound – Brush cutting with shoulder closures during daylight hours.Monday to Friday.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 11-A – Alternating lane closures at Route 671 over Route 11-A for bridge inspection. March 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Brush cutting, pipe replacement, shoulder repairs, ditch cleaning, and tree removal with flagger traffic control. Trash pickup with a mobile operation. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Brush cutting, pipe replacement, shoulder repairs, ditch cleaning, and tree removal with flagger traffic control. Pothole repairs, trash pickup, and grading with a mobile operation. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 250 – Brush cutting at various locations with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 618 (Kester Hollow) –Tree trimming at various locations with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Sweeping in the Town of Monterey with a mobile operation. Pothole repairs, patching and brush cutting with flagger traffic control at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Exit 87, westbound – Shoulder closure for bridge work at I-81. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion May 30, 2014.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 89 to 93, eastbound and westbound – March 17 and 18 nighttime closures for crews to bring new bridge beams over I-64 as part of the reconstruction of Route 285 (Tinkling Spring Road, Fisherville area). On the night of March 17, eastbound traffic will be diverted off I-64 at exit 91 to ramps around the bridge work zone, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. On the night of March 18, westbound traffic will be diverted off I-64 at exit 91 to ramps around the bridge work zone. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 91 to 92, eastbound and westbound – I-64 shoulder closures for bridge inspection at Route 285 over I-64. March 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Be alert for crews removing debris, repairing mile marker and guardrail marker signs, cleaning bridge slopes. Lane closures as need for pothole patching.  Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 219 to 217, southbound – Right lane closure for pavement work, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Estimated completion July 15, 2015.

Exit 221, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closure for bridge work. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion May 30, 2014.

(NEW) Mile marker 224 to 225, northbound and southbound – I-81 shoulder closures for bridge inspection at Route 254 over I-81. March 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway, Greenville area with project-related work on Stover School Road, Church Street View Street, Palmer Street, Graham Street, Blacksmith Shop Road, Old Staunton Road as needed) – Northbound intermittent lane closures for sewer project. Single lane closure as needed from Route 11 to View Street. Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Estimated completion March 15, 2014.

Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Intersection work from Route 654 to Route 831. Alternating lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Estimated completion August 2014.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) – Intersection work from Route 340 to 0.15 mile south. Alternating lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Estimated completion August 2014.

Route 662 (Stover School Road) – Single lane closure as needed from Route 11. Flaggers in place to assist motorists.  Estimated completion March 15, 2014.

Route 664 (Reed’s Gap Road – Lake Sherando area) – Flagging as needed for pipe work 0.05 mile east of the intersection with Route 814 in the Lake Sherando area. Estimated completion March 15, 2014.

Route 733 (Moffett Brand Road) – Bridge closure over Elk Run, located 0.6 mile north of Route 734 (Hupman Road) near Churchville.  A temporary replacement bridge is scheduled to open by April 15, 2014, weather permitting.  Detours until the temporary bridge is open: Southbound traffic will detour west onto Route 835 (Dudley Farm Road), south on Route 736 (Union Church Road) and east on Route 734 to Route 733.  Northbound traffic will detour west on Route 734, north on Route 736 and east on Route 835 to Route 733. 

Route 916 (View Street) – Single closures as needed for related sewer project work from Route 662 (Stover School Road) south.  Estimated completion March 15, 2014.

Route 1201 (Graham Street) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area.  Estimated completion March 15, 2014.

Route 1204 (Blacksmith Shop Road) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area.  Estimated completionMarch 15, 2014.

Route 1206 (Old Staunton Road) – Possible lane closure for sewer work in Route 11 area.  Estimated completionMarch 15, 2014.

Route 1925 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 612 to end of state maintenance.  Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Route 1926 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 612 to Route 1925. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Routes 1927, 1928, 1929 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 1925 to Route 1926. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Route 1933 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 1924 to Route 1925. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Route 1934 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 1925 to Route 1938. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Route 1937 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 1924 to end of state maintenance. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Route 1938 (Belaire Subdivision) – Pavement work from Route 1934 to Route 1925. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Estimated completion, weather permitting, March 2014.

Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

 

 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 237 to 264, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal, bridge cleaning and guardrail work. Pothole repairs as needed. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 704 (Oakwood Drive – Bridgewater area) – Periodic flagging for construction work on temporary bridge being built over Cooks Creek. Work zone from 0.70 mil west of Route 712 to 0.58 mile west of route 712. Estimated completion Oct. 31, 2014.

Route 726 (Stone Spring Road and Peach Grove Avenue) – New road construction to extend Southeast Connector in county. Shoulder closures controlled by signs. Possible lane closures controlled by flaggers. Work zone extends from 0.51 mile east of Harrisonburg city limits to 0.15 mile west of city limits. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion November 2014.

 

 

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

 

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 264 to 300 northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris removal, bridge cleaning and guardrail work. Pothole repairs as needed. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 290 to 291, northbound and southbound – I-81 shoulder closures for bridge inspection at Route 653 over I-81. March 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mile marker 291 to 298, northbound and southbound – Single lane closures alternating between left and right lanes as need for pavement assessment work.  Monday to Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.  All work is weather permitting. Estimated completion March 2014.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 and Route 42 (Town of Woodstock) – New intersection construction of East Reservoir Road and Route 11. Flagger controlled traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Be alert for new traffic patterns and temporary signals. Estimated completion May 2014.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

Various roads – Pothole patching, Monday to Friday.

 

 

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Be alert for debris and bridge cleaning. Pothole repairs as needed. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 50 ramp – Shoulder closures on ramp to I-81 northbound over Abrams Creek and private road for bridge inspection. March 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger control during daylight hours. Monday to Friday.

Various roads – Pothole patching, Monday to Friday.

 

 

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various Roads – Pothole patching, Monday to Friday.

 

 

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Mile marker 0 to 14.7, westbound and eastbound – Be alert for debris removal and guardrail work. Pothole repairs as needed.   Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 – Bridge replacement work over Gooney Creek from 0.67 miles south of Route 605 to 0.35 miles north of Route 605.  Traffic controlled by flaggers Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estimated completion October 2015. Motorist should expect minor delays.

Route 340 (Duck Street to 17th Street, Town of Front Royal) – Daily lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., center turn lane closures, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and nightly closures, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday – Friday for utility relocations. Estimated completion spring 2014.

Route 340/522 (North Shenandoah Avenue/Winchester Road), from Duck Street to 17th Street –Old South Fork bridge replacement and interchange modification at Route 55 (Strasburg Road) and 340/522.  Daily lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly lane closures, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday.  Motorists are advised to allow more time in daily commutes. Estimated completion December 2017.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 613 (Indian Hollow Road) – Replacement of low-water bridge over South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Work zone is from Route 628 to 0.35 miles north. Flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect minor delays. Estimated completion October 2014.

Various roads – Pothole patching, Monday to Friday.

 

Vegetation management may occur district wide on various routes.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org. For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Citizens can dial 1-800-FOR- ROAD (1-800-367-7623) from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads.

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