TRAFFIC ALERT FOR FEBRUARY 4-8, 2019 Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

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1 RELEASE: IMMEDIATE February 1, 2019 CONTACT: Sandy Myers (office) STA (cell) Ken Slack (office) (cell) TRAFFIC ALERT FOR FEBRUARY 4-8, 2019 Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District STAUNTON The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation 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 (NEW) Mile marker 9 to 29, eastbound and westbound Right lane and shoulder closures as needed for guardrail maintenance at various locations, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 Mile marker 15 to 18, eastbound and westbound Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 through February 15. Various roads Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe replacements. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 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 Route 3605 (South Durant Road/West Jackson Street), Covington Flagger traffic control as needed for utility work between Thacker Avenue and South Byrd Avenue. Weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 through February 2019.

2 Various roads Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe replacements. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 BATH COUNTY Various roads Flagger traffic control for brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY (NEW) Exit 55 (Route 11, Lexington), eastbound and westbound Right shoulder closures for sign work along exit ramp. February 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 3 (NEW) Mile marker 184 to 179, southbound Nighttime lane and shoulder closures as needed for guardrail repairs from 8 February 4 to 10 February 5. (NEW) Exit 188B (at Route 60), northbound Right shoulder closures for sign work along exit ramp. February 4-8, 9 a.m. to 3 (NEW) Mile marker 195 to 197, southbound Overnight lane and shoulder closure for soil work from 5:30 February 1 to 4 a.m. February 2. (NEW) Mile marker 195 to 197, northbound and southbound Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Route 716 and Mill Creek. February 7-8 from 8 to 7 a.m. (UPDATE) Mile marker 199 to 205, northbound and southbound Right shoulder closures for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 through February 22. Various roads Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 (NEW) Route 716 (Mount Atlas Road) Flagger traffic control for inspection of I-64 overpass bridges from 8 February 7 to 7 a.m. February 8. Various roads Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 HIGHLAND COUNTY Various roads Flagger traffic control for brush cutting. Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4

3 AUGUSTA COUNTY (NEW) Mile marker 88 to 91, eastbound and westbound Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of Christians Creek bridges. February 3-5 from 7 to 7 a.m. (UPDATE) Mile marker 98 to 88, westbound Overnight lane or shoulder closures for guardrail repair. February 5-7 from 8 to 7 a.m. (NEW) Mile marker 95 to 98, eastbound and westbound Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of South River bridges. February 5-7 from 7 to 7 a.m. (UPDATE) Mile marker 207 to 205, southbound Shoulder closures as needed for sign installations, 9 a.m. to 3 through February 22. (NEW) Mile marker 208 to 211, northbound and southbound Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Route 662. February from 8 to 7 a.m. (NEW) Mile marker 219 to 222, northbound and southbound Overnight lane and shoulder closures for inspection of Route 262 overpass bridges. February from 8 to 7 a.m. Mile marker 221 to 223, northbound and southbound Right shoulder closed 24/7 through February 28 for ramp extension work. Occasional lane closures possible during overnight hours. Interchange ramps remain open. (UPDATE) Mile marker 227 to 229, northbound Alternating overnight lane closures for bridge work over Middle River. February 4-8 from 8 to 7 a.m. (NEW) Mile marker 228 to 229, northbound Overnight left lane closure for guardrail repairs, 8 February 7 to 7 a.m. February 8. (NEW) Route 262, eastbound Overnight right shoulder closure for inspection of bridge over I- 81 at exit 220. February from 8 to 7 a.m. Route 616 (Dam Town Road) Flagger traffic control for roadway improvements between Route 777 (Knightly Lane) and Route 926 (River Bend Drive), 8 a.m. to 4 through May ROCKINGHAM COUNTY (UPDATE) Mile marker 246 to 249, northbound and southbound Right shoulder closures for sign installations, through February 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 (UPDATE) Route 11 Mobile lane closures with intersection flaggers for soil testing between Route 704 (Oakwood Drive) and Route 701 (Pike Church Road), through February 7 from 9 to 5 a.m. (UPDATE) Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) Left shoulder closures between Routes 655 (Lawyer Road) and 996 (McGaheysville Road) for pipe repairs in the median, Through February 4 from 7 a.m. to 7

4 PAGE COUNTY (UPDATE) Route 211 Flagger controlled single lane closures for maintenance of bridges over South Fork Shenandoah River at White House Landing, through February 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) Road closed through June 2019 for replacement of Hawksbill Creek bridge. Follow posted detours. (NEW) Route 340 Business (Alma/Stanley) Flagger controlled single lane closures for maintenance of bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River. Through February 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 SHENANDOAH COUNTY (UPDATE) Mile marker 283 to 284, northbound Right shoulder closure at north end of exit 283 on-ramp for soil work February 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 FREDERICK COUNTY (NEW) Route 11 (Valley Pike) Right shoulder closures for sign installations at various locations between Route 840 (Water Plant Road) and Skirmisher Lane. February 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 (NEW) Route 50 (Millwood Pike) Left lane closures as needed for construction of crossover between Route 1092 (Independence Road) and Route 723 (Carpers Valley Road). February 4-8 from 7 a.m. to 4 (NEW) Route 277 (Fairfax Street) Flagger controlled lane closures and lane shifts as needed at intersection with Double Church Road for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 through February 8.

5 CLARKE COUNTY WARREN COUNTY INTERSTATE 66 Vegetation management may take place 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 The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD ( ) or use its mobile friendly website at Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. The Staunton District Twitter feed is VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at (END)