RELEASE: IMMEDIATE June 22, 2018 CONTACT: Sandy Myers 540-332-9201 (office) STA18 100 540-292-2500 (cell) Sandy.Myers@VDOT.virginia.gov Ken Slack 540-332-9264 (office) 540-414-5670 (cell) Ken.Slack@VDOT.virginia.gov TRAFFIC ALERT FOR JUNE 25-29, 2018 Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District VDOT will suspend most highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Tuesday, July 3, until noon Thursday, July 5. 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 INTERSTATE 64 Mile marker 28 to 30, eastbound and westbound Right shoulder closures for sign installation. Through June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mile marker 29 to 36, eastbound Alternating lane closures for milling, paving and pavement marking. Weekdays through June 29 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mile marker 31 to 28, westbound Alternating lane closures for milling, paving and pavement marking. Monday-Saturday through July 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mile marker 36 to 39, eastbound Right lane closure for paving and pavement marking. Through June 23 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Various roads Flagger traffic control for mowing and pavement patching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. (UPDATE) Route 696 (Selma-Low Moor Road) Traffic signals at I-64 ramps and Winterberry Avenue transition from flash mode to full operation during week of June 25-29. Be alert for changing traffic patterns. Occasional daytime lane closures continue through early July. Various roads Flagger traffic control for mowing and pavement patching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. BATH COUNTY Various roads Mobile work zones for mowing at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Various roads Mobile work zones for mowing and pavement patching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY INTERSTATE 64 (NEW) Mile marker 174 to 206, northbound and southbound Right shoulder closures for tree trimming. June 25-29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (NEW) Mile marker 206 to 200, southbound Overnight right lane closures for installation of pavement markers. June 27-29, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. (NEW) Route 11 (Lee Highway) Brief alternating lane closures for utility work between Route 606 (Raphine Road) and Route 979 (Pleasant Valley Road). June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Various roads Flagger traffic control for paving, pipe replacement and tree removal. Mobile work zones for mowing and pavement patching. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Country Club Hills Subdivision Paving Monday-Friday through June 29 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Routes 789, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035 and 1045. Birdfield Subdivision Paving Monday-Friday through June 29 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Routes 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012 and 1013. Various roads Flagger traffic control for paving, pipe replacement and tree removal. Mobile work zones for mowing and pavement patching. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HIGHLAND COUNTY Various roads Mobile work zones for mowing at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (UPDATE) Route 608 (Ravens Run Road) Stop and proceed traffic pattern through June 28 for bridge work near intersection with Route 220 (Jackson River Road). Flagger traffic control weekdays from June 29 through July 20. Various roads Mobile work zones for mowing and grading at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY INTERSTATE 64 (NEW) Mile marker 209 to 211, northbound and southbound Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs. June 25-29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mile marker 217 to 226, northbound and southbound Right shoulder closures for sign installation. Through June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NEW) Mile marker 232 to 237, northbound Overnight right lane closures for installation of pavement markers. June 25-26 from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Mile marker 237 to 231, southbound Overnight single lane closures with temporary ramp closures for milling, paving and pavement marking. Monday through Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 2018. (NEW) Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) Alternating lane closures in Jollivue area for utility work from Route 647 (Christians Creek Road) to Route 1403 (Second Street), through June 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NEW) Route 254 (Hermitage Road) Flagger-controlled lane closures for bridge work over Chrisians Creek. June 26-29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (UPDATE) Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) Flagger-controlled lane closures for bridge work over Lewis Creek. June 25-27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) Right shoulder closures in area of Country Club Road for sign installation. Through June 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NEW) Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement work from Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) to Route 1512 (Gloucester Road). Through June 27 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) Road closed to through traffic through summer 2018 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 will have access to Route 610 with flagger traffic control.
(NEW) Route 649 (Round Hill Drive) Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 643 (Augusta Farms Road) to Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road). June 24 - August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (NEW) Route 662 Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 693 (Berry Moore Road) to Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway). June 24 - August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Route 681 (Mount Herman Road, Newport area) Road closed through July 20 between Route 679 (Campbell Hollow Road) and Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) for installation of culvert at tributary of Walkers Creek. Follow posted detour. (NEW) Route 697 (Old Greenville Road) Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) to Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway). June 24 - August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. (NEW) Route 775 (Buttermilk Road) Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) to Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road). June 24 - August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (NEW) Route 834 (Hickory Hill Road) Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 631 (Ladd Road) to Route 640 (Goose Creek Road). June 24 - August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (NEW) Route 853 (Poor Creek Road) Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) to dead end. June 24 - August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Route 33 (Town of Elkton) Alternating lane closures for bridge work over Fifth Street and Norfolk Southern railway. Through July 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 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. 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. (NEW) Route 613 (North Mountain Road) Flagger and pilot-truck traffic for paving operations from Route 881 to county line. Weekdays June 28-July 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (NEW) Route 623 (Back Road) Road closed between Route 636 (Sand Ridge Road) and Route 656 (Greenwalt Road) for bridge work. Follow posted detour. 6 a.m. June 26 to 8 p.m. June 27. (NEW) Route 701 (Cooks Creek Road) Right shoulder closures for pavement marking from Route 726 (Mount Clinton Pike) to Route 763 (Singers Glen Road) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31. 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. Route 752 (Hinton Road) Road closed for flood repairs through July 25 between Route 734 (Slab Road) and Route 33 (Rawley Pike).
Route 815 (Third Hill Road) Road closed for flood repairs through October 1 in area of Route 817 (Genoa Road). Route 867 (North River Road, Mount Crawford area) Road closed for bridge replacement over Pleasant Run through fall 2018. Follow posted detours. (NEW) Route 910 (Switchboard Road) Right shoulder closures for pavement marking from Harrisonburg city line to Route 763 (Mount Clinton Pike) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31. Route 988 (Scholars Road) Temporary causeway with 24/7 Stop & Proceed traffic pattern during Pleasant Run bridge replacement, through July 6. Work zone between Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) and Route 989 (Valley Branch Road). (UPDATE) Route 996 (McGaheysville Road) Flagger traffic control for paving operations from Route 33 to Route 649. Weekdays through July 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PAGE COUNTY (NEW) Route 211 Mobile lane closures for utility work at town of Luray between Route 644 (Big Oak Road) and Route 211 Business (West Main Street). June 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (NEW) Route 340 Overnight lane closures for pavement work between Route 650 (River Road) and Route 636 (Old Stanley Road). Through June 27 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Route 340 Overnight flagger traffic control for shoulder widening and guardrail replacement between Luray town limits and Warren County line. Sunday-Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through June 30. 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 615 (Egypt Bend Road) Road closed 2.7 miles north of Route 211 and 1 mile south of Route 654 (Kibler Drive) for box culvert installation. June 26 to July 6. Follow posted detours. 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. SHENANDOAH COUNTY (UPDATE) Route 11 Single lane traffic for Cedar Creek Bridge replacement between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County. Northbound traffic uses right lane of new Cedar Creek bridge. Southbound traffic uses right lane of the existing southbound bridge. Traffic pattern in place through June 29. Speed limit 35 miles an hour. Route 600 Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) to Route 642 (Swartz Road). Through July 19 from
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). Through July 20 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (NEW) Route 628 (Middle Road) Flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and pavement marking from Route 48/55 (John Marshall Highway) to Frederick County line, through August 31 from 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). Through July 6 from 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). Through July 20 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Route 657 Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 642 (Dean Road) to Route 1505 (Baer Oak Drive). Through July 20 from Various roads Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours. FREDERICK COUNTY (NEW) Mile marker 313 to 314, northbound and southbound Overnight lane closures for inspection of Route 17/50/522 (Millwood Avenue) overpass, 8:30 p.m. June 26 to 7 a.m. June 27. (UPDATE) Route 11 Alternating lane closures for pavement marking from Winchester northern city limit to end of divided highway (2 miles north of Winchester), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31. Route 11 Flagger traffic control for pavement marking from Reliance Road to Winchester southern city limit, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday through June 30. Route 608 (Hunting Ridge Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 522 (N Frederick Pike) to Route 682 (Glade Orchard Road). Through June 27 from (UPDATE) Route 616 (Whissens Ridge Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 618 (Gough Road) to Route 619 (Perry Road). Through July 16 from Route 634 (Cougill Road, Middletown) Road closed through July 25 between Route 11 and Route 635 (Mineral Street) for the installation of water and sewer lines. Follow posted detour. (NEW) Route 649 (Springdale Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 648 (Passage Road) to Route 11 (Valley Pike). Through July 30 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Route 654 (Poorhouse Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) to Route 679 (Indian Hollow Road). Through June 25 from Route 654 (Frog Hollow Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 671 (Green Spring Road) to West Virginia state line. Through June 25 from 5:30 Route 672 (Hopewell Road, Clearbrook) Overnight single lane closures for maintenance of bridge over I-81, through July 13 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Route 674 (Winding Hill Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 654 (Frog Hollow Road) to Route 739 (Apple Pie Ridge Road). Through June 27 from Route 679 (Indian Hollow Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 600 (Hayfield Road) to Route 654 (Marple Road). Through June 25 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Route 681 (Chestnut Grove Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 522 (N Frederick Pike) to Route 608 (Hunting Ridge Road). Through June 27 from (NEW) Route 809 (McFarland Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 817 (Magic Mountain Road) to dead end. Through July 10 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (NEW) Route 880 (Development Lane) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 651 (Shady Elm Road) to dead end. Through June 29 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. CLARKE COUNTY Route 610 Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) to Dairy Lane. Through June 25 from (UPDATE) 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). Through July 27 from (UPDATE) 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). Through July 27 from 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). Through July 27 from 5:30 (UPDATE) 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. Through June 29 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (UPDATE) 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). Through July13 from (UPDATE) 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). Through June 29 from (UPDATE) 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). Through June 29 from
(UPDATE) 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). Through July 13 from (UPDATE) 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. Through July 13 from 5:30 Route 658 (Rockland Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Warren County line to Route 644 (Featherbed Road). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 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). Through June 29 from 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). Through June 29 from (UPDATE) Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 632 (Crums Church Road) to West Virginia state line. Through July 13 from Various roads Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours. WARREN COUNTY INTERSTATE 66 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 June 29. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour. Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) Overnight guardrail replacement from Page/Warren county line to Route 619 (Rivermont Drive), 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through June 30. 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). Through June 26 from 5:30 Route 610 (Bucks Mill Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting at Andrews Road. Through June 25 from 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). Through June 26 from (NEW) Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road) Road closed June 25-27 for pavement repairs to approaches to the Morgan Ford Bridge from recent flooding. Work zone is from Route 643 (Howellsville Road) to Route 661 (Fairground Road). Follow posted detours.
Route 627 (Reliance Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Frederick County line to Route 340/522. Through July 25 from Route 637 (Guard Hill Road/Cauthorn Mill Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 340/522 to Route 854 (Buckhorn Road). Through July 9 from (UPDATE) Route 664 (Whippoorwill Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 55 (Strasburg Road) to dead end. Through June 25 from 5:30 Route 840 (Water Plant Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Frederick County line to Route 611 (Gafia Lodge Road). Through June 26 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Route 842 (Forest Grove Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 612 (Gafia Lodge Road) to Route 611 (Long Meadow Road). Through June 26 from (UPDATE) Route 854 (Buckhorn Road) Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 637 (Cauthorn Mill Road) to dead end. Through June 26 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. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http://www.511virginia.org. 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 (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. 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 http://www.virginiadot.org. (END)