VDOT Roadway Work Updates For January 16-20, 2023

January 14, 2023

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SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Jan. 16-20, 2023

CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. (NEW) or (UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report.

Culpeper District traffic information is also available on Twitter at @VaDOTCulp and on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/travel_alerts/culpeper/default.asp.

Albemarle County

(UPDATE) Albemarle Design-Build Projects – Be alert for construction activities in the following areas:

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Construction of diverging diamond interchange. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect lane closures, Sunday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the following areas:
- Interstate 64, between on-ramp and off-ramp of Exit 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) in the eastbound lanes. Expect alternating lane closures at on-ramp from U.S. 250 eastbound.
- U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), between Route 1777 (Hansens Mountain Road) and Exit 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), at on ramp to Interstate 64 in the eastbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be alert for shoulder closures.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). New roundabout. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expected completion date is Feb., 2023. Expect flagging operations Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the following areas:

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 172 (Little Rock Lane) and Route 692 (Plank Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road) between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 803 (Goodloe Lane), in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Road closed between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily.

(NEW) Bridge inspection work – Expect mobile alternating lane closures in the following areas:

Interstate 64 at mile marker 103, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) between Route 1510 (Camelot Drive) and Route 1515 (Airport Acres Road), in the southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 643 (Rio Mills Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) between Route 1510 (Camelot Drive) and Route 1570 (Northside Drive), in the southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

Interstate 64 at mile marker 123, in the eastbound lanes.
Interstate 64 at mile marker 125, in the westbound lanes.

(NEW) Tree trimming – Expect single lane closures with flagging teams, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the following areas:

Route 854 (Carrsbrook Road), between Route 631 (Rio Road) and Route 1428 (Hunnington Road)
Route 1428 (Hunnington Road), between Route 1427 (Northfield Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road)
Route 1427 (Northfield Road), between Route 1428 (Hunnington Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road)
Route 651 (Wakefield Road), between Route 1428 (Hunnington Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road)

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between mile marker 122 and mile marker 124, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 116 and mile marker 118 in the eastbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Pothole patching operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 131, in the eastbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) and the ramp to and from Interstate 64 in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) Pipe repairs/installation. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 805 (Henderson Lane) and Route 838 (Lackey Lane) in the southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Route 20 (Scottsville Road) – Ditch cleaning. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 726 (James River Road) and Route 9011 (Scottsville Elementary School), Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

City of Charlottesville

Interstate 64 — Tree removal operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 107 and mile marker 130 in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Culpeper County

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Other construction. Expect right shoulder closures with flaggers between Aspen Street and Virginia Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday in the following areas:

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) at Route 651 (Freemans Ford Road), in the southbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) between Route 651 (Freemans Ford Road), and the Culpeper County line, in the northbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane closures daily, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the following areas through February 3, 2023.

Route 694 (Old Bust Head Road) between Route 850 (Oliver Lane) and Route 674 (Georgetown Road) in the westbound lanes.
Route 829 (Snow Mountain Road) between Route 694 (Old Bust Head Road) and Route 753 (Edwards Drive) in the southbound lanes.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Eastern Bypass) – Other bridge work. Expect right shoulder closures at U.S. 17 (Eastern Bypass), in the northbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 805 (Bealeton Road) – Bridge replacement project. Expect lane and shoulder closures between Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) and U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Greene County

U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Debris removal. Expect alternating lane closures between the Rockingham County line and Route 636 (Goose Pond Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) — Road reconstruction. Both shoulders are closed between Route 680 (Pinewood Court) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes while crews work behind barrels. Traffic is diverted onto the newly constructed eastbound lanes while crews reconstruct the westbound lanes. Drivers should use caution through the work zone and stay alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway daily. There will be no work the week of Thanksgiving. Expected completion is summer 2023.

Route 645 (Moore Road) – Drainage installation. Expect road closure at U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Pothole patching operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 33 (South Spotswood Trail) – Shoulder repairs. Expect shoulder closures with a mobile work zone between Route 208 (West Main Street) and U.S. 522 (Cross County Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Madison County

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) at Route 634 (Washington Street), in the northbound lanes.
U.S. 29 (North Seminole Trail) at Route 634 (Washington Street) in the southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Shoulder repairs. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between the Greene County line and Route 621 (Jack Shop Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 230 (Orange Road) – Debris pick-up. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 607 (Elly Road) and Route 691 (Lost Mountain Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Orange County

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

Route 20 (Constitution Highway) at Route 720 (Route 720), in the northbound lanes.
Route 3 (Germanna Highway) between Route 667 (Lyndon Drive) and Route 20 (Constitution Highway), in the eastbound lanes.

Road conditions and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. VDOT updates are also on Facebook and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR JANUARY 16 – 20, 2023

Highway Work Zones in the VDOT 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 or revised entry since last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 8 to 23, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 16 to 7, westbound – Left lane and shoulder closures for maintenance to cable rails and tree and brush removal, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 30 to 29, westbound – Right shoulder closures for tree removal operations, January 16 – 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 30 to 33, eastbound and westbound – Right lane and shoulder closures for inspection of bridge over Cowpasture River, Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 774 (Staunton Road) and Route 630 (Griffith Road) for inspection of bridge over railway, Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 60 (Midland Trail) – Flagger traffic control between Route 688 (Stoughton Lane) and Covington city limits for inspection of bridge over Jackson River, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon.

*NEW* Route 60 Business (Ridgeway Street) – Westbound right lane closures between Clifton Forge town limits and Route 696 (Selma-Low Moor Road) for inspection of bridge over Jackson River, Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Route 159 (Dunlap Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 717 (Boone Road) and Route 665 (Moss Run Road) for inspection of bridge over Dunlap Creek, Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, pipe replacement and brush cutting. Mobile traffic control for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 42 (Cowpasture River Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Alleghany County line and Route 631 (Indian Hill Road) for inspection of bridge over Cowpasture River, Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon.

*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control tree removal operations between Redemption Road/Roseloe Lane and Route 649 (Grandview Road), January 16 – 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 189 to 192, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for inspection of bridge over Maury River, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mile marker 200 to 205, northbound – Right shoulder closures for tree and brush removal, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Goshen town line and Route 39 (Maury River Road) for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 223, southbound – Alternating lane closures for survey work, Sunday (January 15) from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for survey and soil-testing work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of January 30.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 261 (Statler Boulevard, Staunton) – Southbound lane closures for traffic signal work at Richmond Avenue (Route 250) intersection, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control for road and bridge maintenance between Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) and Route 603 (Pond Gap Lane), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through January 27.

Route 795 (Saint James Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 254 (Hermitage Road) and Route 807 (Farm Draft Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Christians Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 13.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for survey and soil-testing work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of January 30.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 247 to 249, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge demolition work, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work is related to Route 720 overpass bridge replacement.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Switzer Lake Road and West Virginia line for rock removal, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through February 17.

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound right shoulder closures between MLK Jr. Way and Burgess Road for pavement marking and traffic-lane shifts, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement project.

Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 612 (Hopkins Gap Road) and West Virginia state line for shoulder widening, milling and paving, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic uses temporary bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Work Zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for Linville Creek bridge replacement.Estimated project completion November 2023.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Closed between Route 867 (North River Road) and Route 989 (Creekside Drive) for roadway improvements and bridge replacement at Pleasant Run. Detour scheduled to be lifted in mid- to late January. Watch for traffic pattern changes and flagging operations as needed. Speed limit on detour route is 25 miles an hour. Estimated project completion April 2023.

Route 720 (Smithland Road/Old Furnace Road) – Closed between Route 718 (Old Furnace Road) and Route F-238 (Buffalo Drive) for replacement of Route 720 bridgewith estimated completion in fall 2023. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 340 – Shoulder closures between Route 660 (Springfield Road) and Route 648 (Sandy Hook Road) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 340 (Old Valley Pike) – Shoulder closures between Route 648 (Sandy Hook Road) and Route 718 (Hinton Road) for utility pole replacement, January 16 – 27 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 276 to 274, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Exit 283, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work along off-ramp, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Shoulder closures between Edinburg town limits and Route 698 (Palmyra Church Road) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson) – Northbound shoulder closures with traffic shifted to center lane for curb and gutter work, southbound lane closures as needed. Work zone is between Route 292 (Conicville Road) and Route 1316 (Avondale Avenue), through July 31.

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 2023.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree trimming. Weekdays during daylight hours.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for equipment unloading, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of February 2.

*NEW* Mile marker 308 to 318, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 310 and Exit 315 off-ramps for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 313 to 314, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to Route 17/50 overpass bridge, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound right shoulder near the off-ramps to Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound shoulder closures near the off-ramp to Route 11 (Valley Pike) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures for utility work between Route 644 (Papermill Road) and Route 1372 (Premier Place), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Monday (January 16).

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) – Lane closures for utility work between Route 1288 (Camden Drive) and Route 1270 (Mill Race Drive), Tuesday from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through February 2.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Westbound right lane closures between Route 603 (Castleman Road) and Route 612 (Shepherds Mill Road) for shoulder repairs, Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Clay Hill Road) and Route 723 (Millwood Road) for brush cutting, Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for equipment and materials unloading, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of February 2.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Flagger traffic control between Shenandoah County line and Route 616 (Messick Road/Richardson Road) for utility work, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. VDOT reminds motorists to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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