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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. 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.

 

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

Interstate 64

* Mile marker 57 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Debris removal, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

 

Interstate 81

* Mile marker 173 to 205, northbound and southbound – Debris removal, ditch repair, sign work and rock removal from shoulders. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* (UPDATE) Mile marker 195.6 to 202.5, northbound – Truck climbing lane project. On July 9, 10, 11 and 12 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. there will be a right-lane closure northbound from mile marker 199 to mile marker 202.5.  The exit ramp and on-ramp at exit 200 will also be closed during this period. Crews will be moving barriers in this location.

 

 

Primary Roads

* (NEW) Route 11 – Utility tree trimming.  Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.

* (NEW) Route 39 – Utility tree trimming.  Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.

*Route 252 (Brownsburg Turnpike) – Project at the bridge over Cedar Grove Branch. This location is 0.50 mile north of Route 712 (Decatur Road) and 0.98 mile south of Route 727 (Hyde Road). Bridge closed beginning June 13. Single-lane detour on temporary road next to the existing bridge. Traffic controlled by stop and proceed sign. Estimated completion is Aug. 2.

* Various roads – Pipe cleaning. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

 

Secondary Roads

* (NEW) Route 684 (Tinkerville Road) – Culvert replacement and minor ditch repairs.  Work zone is 1500-feet west of Route 813 (North Dry Well Road).  Road will be closed at this location on July 10.  Alternate weather date is July 11.

* (NEW) Route 716 – Road will be closed under the I-81 bridge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the work on I-81 on July 11.

*Various roads – Rough surface machining, paving, patching, ditching, pipe cleaning, pipe replacement, mowing and brush cutting. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

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

 

 

HIGHLAND COUNTY

Primary Roads

* Route 250 – Replacement of bridge over Crab Run in McDowell, from 0.01 mile east of Route 645 to 0.014 miles west of Route 654 (Doe Hill Road). Single-lane traffic with 14-foot width restriction and three-way traffic signal at Route 250 and intersection of Route 654. Flagger traffic control at various locations when needed. Work may take place 24 hours-a-day. Speed limit reduced to 25 mph. Estimated completion is October.

* Various roads – Mowing and plant mix repairs, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

 

Secondary Roads

* (NEW) Route 600 (Upper Back Creek Road) – Plant mix repairs, weekdays. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* (NEW) Route 604 (Valley Center Road) – Plant mix repairs, weekdays. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* Route 615 (Davis Run) – Paving project with tar and graveling. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* Route 619 (Botkin Hollow) – Tar and graveling. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* (NEW) Route 678 (Bullpasture River Road) – Ditch and shoulder repairs. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* Various roads – Mowing and patching, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

 

 

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

No closures reported.

 

Interstate 81

* Mile marker 205.1 to 237, northbound and southbound – Debris removal, ditch repair and sign work. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No work will occur on Wednesday.

* Mile marker 219 to 223, southbound – Guardrail replacement milling and paving. Alternating lane closures, Sunday night to Friday morning, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

 

Primary Roads

* (NEW) Route 42 – Utility tree trimming.  Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.

* Route 250, eastbound and westbound – Weedeating near guardrail, weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

* Route 340 – Paving from Route 612 to Rockingham County line. Single-lane closure, weeknights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Flagger traffic control.

* Route 340 – Delphine Avenue Project. Traffic shift to the east side of Delphine Avenue. Restrip roadway. Sewer work to close 4th Street with a detour posted. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

* Various roads – Mowing, pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Secondary Roads

* Route 615 – Road work, weekdays.

* Route 616 (Dam Town Road) – Bridge replacement from 0.12 mile west of Route 924 to 0.08 mile east of Route 11. New box culvert installation. Road closed, July 9 to 30.

* Route 617 – Road work, weekdays.

* Route 622 – Road work, weekdays.

* Route 764 – Patching from Route 730 (North River Road) and Route 758 (George Walton’s Road). Flagger traffic control, weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

* Various roads – Mowing, pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

 

 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

Interstate 81

* Mile marker 237.51 to 263.9, northbound and southbound – Debris removal, sign work. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Primary Roads

* Route 11 (North Valley Pike) – Pipe installation from Route 865 (Gravels Road) to Route 963 (Windy Knoll Drive). Intermittent lane closures, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Traffic controlled by pilot truck.

* Route 33 – Milling, paving and line painting from Route 981 to 2.30 miles west of Greene County line. Single-lane closure and occasional shoulder closures.

* Route 33, westbound (Rawley Pike) – Waterline installation at intersection of Route 726. Shoulder closed, weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

* Route 33 – Utility work from Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) to Route 704 (Boyers Road). Intermittent lane closures. Estimated completion is June 30.

* Various roads – Mowing, pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Secondary Roads

* Stone Spring Road – Erickson Avenue/Stone Spring Road Connector Project from Route 11 to Port Republic Road. Lane and shoulder closures, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated completion is spring 2013.

* Route 609 (Naked Creek Road) – Naked Creek Bridge Project. Replacement work at the intersection of Route 603 (Fleeburg Road, Page County) and Route 609. Periodic temporary lane closures, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On May 22, the traffic pattern will shift from the existing bridge on Route 603 to a temporary bridge during construction of the permanent structure. Estimated completion is April 2013.

* Route 726 (Erickson Avenue) – Waterline installation from Route 33 (Rawley Pike) to Harrisonburg City limits. Intermittent lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Route 727 (Airport Road) – Bridge from Route 11 (Lee Highway) to Route 696 (Kisers Road). Road closed until further notice.

* Route 1421 (Springbrook Road, Town of Broadway) – Replacement of bridge over Linville Creek from 0.275 miles west of Route 42 (South Main Street) to Route 42. Signalization upgrade at intersection of Route 42. Possible single lane closures controlled by flaggers Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Estimated completion is April 30, 2013.

* Various roads – Mowing, pipe installation, patching, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, ditching and grading. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

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