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Nellysford : Water Main Break Affects Some In Stoney Creek : (Updated 7.23.24 Boil Water Lifted)

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Nellysford : Water Main Break Affects Some In Stoney Creek : (Updated 7.23.24 Boil Water Lifted)

Stoney Creek / Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

From WPOA:

Updated : 7.23.24 6:22 PM : Boil Order Lifted
“Aqua says the precautionary boil water notice has been lifted from the Stoney Creek Village/Wintergreen Valley water system, effective immediately. All water samples came back negative, per state requirements, indicating the water is safe for drinking and normal use. It is no longer necessary to boil water before consumption.”

Earlier update to issue boil water alert:
“WPOA has been notified by Aqua Va regarding the need to boil water secondary to a significant water main break yesterday. You may read their notice below:

WPOA is happy to forward notices such as this, however it should be noted that WPOA frequently is not provided timely and/or accurate information. Furthermore, the ultimate responsibility to communicate regarding utility outages rests with the service provider.

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Stoney Creek Village Emergency Repair Update 07-20-2024

Aqua VA Emergency Repairs in Stoney Creek Village have been completed and the boil water advisory will remain in place until test results are received.

Aqua customers experienced periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to an emergency repair. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system. Aqua, in conjunction with the VA Department of Health, is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for your area effective immediately due to the low water pressure.

Customers are advised to boil water for any consumption, including making ice or brushing teeth, for 1 full minute before any consumption. Boiling water is not necessary for showering or bathing. Be sure to bring the water to a full boil for 1 minute, then allow water to cool before normal use. Aqua is in the process of sending water samples to the lab for testing and will notify customers as soon the boil water notice is lifted. As soon we receive satisfactory test results, Aqua will contact you to lift this advisory. Aqua anticipates results by 07-23-2024

We thank our customers for their patience while we address this issue – we will continue to keep you updated.

End of notice.”

(Original Post 7.19.24)
Some folks in the Stoney Creek area of Nellysford were being affected by a water main rupture just before noon on Friday. According to Stoney Creek resident, Bill Howard, the break is on Monacan Drive near Foothills.

“According to one member of the repair crew, the break caused the main tank on the mountain to drain, and it will take many hours for the tank to refill. (See clarification down below on mountain tank) Until the tank refills, all Stoney Creek Aqua water customers may expect low water pressure. Stoney Creek Aqua water customers north and west of the intersection of Monocan and Stone Chimneys will be without water until the broken main is replaced. The repair crew could not provide an estimate of when water would again be available to those customers.”

Photo courtesy of Bill Howard : Crews with Stoney Creek Aqua work to repair a broken water main on Monocan Drive near the intersection of Foothills Drive. Friday – July 19, 2024

At least one other Stoney Creek resident we talked to said their water had come back on just before 12 noon.

WPOA Deputy Director Curtis Sheets tells us the water tank feeding the valley is not on the mountain but rather on Hearthstone. “There was a separate water main failure on the mountain which did drain a tank last night. Nelson County Service Authority crews worked through the night and they’re filling the tank now. Neither of the leaks were connected.”

Thanks to Bill for the info and the photos!

Nelson / Norwood : VSP Investigating 2nd Fatality From Weekend Accidents (Updated)

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Nelson / Norwood : VSP Investigating 2nd Fatality From Weekend Accidents (Updated)

Norwood
Nelson County, Virginia

This story has been updated on July 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM with name of the deceased.

“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred on Norwood Road in Nelson County.

At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (July 14, 2024), Virginia State Troopers were notified of a crash in the 5700 block of Norwood Road that resulted in a 2005 Dodge Caravan overturning in a nearby creek.  The Caravan was driving southbound on Norwood Road when it went off of the left side of the road, through multiple trees, down an embankment, and into the creek.
The exact time of the crash is unknown, as the vehicle was not visible from the roadway.   State Police troopers believe it occurred between 9 p.m. on Saturday (July 13, 2024) and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (July 14, 2024).

The driver, Shania F. Hawley, 22, of Gladstone, Va., died at the scene.  She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Anyone who may recall having seen a Dodge Caravan traveling on Norwood Road during those hours or has any information related to this crash is encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police at 540-444-7778 or by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
The crash remains under investigation.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police”

For the second time during this past weekend, VSP is investigating two separate crashes resulting in deaths at both scenes. We told you about the first one over in Nellysford here in this post. Another was in Norwood of SE Nelson County, those details are below.

From VSP:
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:31 p.m. on Sunday (July 14, 2024) on Norwood Road in Nelson County.

There was one fatality.

The crash remains under investigation.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police”

Nellysford : VSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Nelson County – Updated

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Nellysford : VSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Nelson County – Updated

From VSP:
Updated 3:37 PM – July 16, 2024

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at 7:46 p.m. Sunday (July 14, 2024) on Rockfish Valley Highway in Nelson County.
A 2017 Harley-Davidson FXDLS was heading northbound on Rockfish Valley Highway, at the intersection with Glenthorne Loop, when the motorcycle went off of the right side of the road, struck the roadbed of Glenthorne Loop, went airborne, and struck a guardrail.
The driver of the motorcycle, Francis M. Saunders, III, 43, of Nellysford, Va., was thrown from the motorcycle.  He was transported to an area hospital where he later died of his injuries.   Saunders was wearing a helmet.
The crash remains under investigation.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police”

Original release at 11:10 AM – 7.16.24
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. Sunday (July 14, 2024) on Glenthorne Loop in Nelson County.
There was one fatality.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is all the information I have to release at this time.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police“

VDOT : Public Hearing July 16th On I-64 Afton Mountain Lighting

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VDOT : Public Hearing July 16th On I-64 Afton Mountain Lighting

 

Project will improve safety, visibility by illuminating exit 99 interchange

in Augusta County

CULPEPER – The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to install lighting on Interstate 64 at exit 99 at the summit of Afton Mountain in Augusta County. At a design public hearing on July 16 the public will have the opportunity to view project plans, speak with members of the project team and provide comments.

The public hearing will be held at Kate Collins Middle School, 1625 Ivy Street, Waynesboro, VA, 22980, from 5-7 p.m. All comments received at the public hearing and during the 10-day comment period after the hearing will be reviewed by the project team and included in the public hearing record. In case of inclement weather, the hearing will be held on July 18.

This proposed project will involve installing lighting at the top of Afton Mountain around the I-64 exit 99 interchange to improve safety and visibility for motorists. Thirty-five pole-mounted lighting fixtures will be installed within the limits of the exit 99 interchange along I-64 and U.S. 250. The lighting will improve visibility where the interchange ramps connect with U.S. 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway). This will assist motorists to navigate the interchange at night and during low-visibility conditions.

A visual impact study, conducted in coordination with the National Park Service, concluded that the planned lighting will have minimal impacts on most of the adjacent natural areas, including Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The LED light fixtures will be mounted on 25-foot-tall light poles within the highway right-of-way. The lights will have housings that direct the lighting downward toward the roadway and minimize unwanted light pollution.

This lighting project component is one of two safety improvement projects coming to Afton Mountain. The other improvement, which is under way, will install a congestion warning system on Interstate 64. The lighting project is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and estimated to be completed by fall 2025.

More information is available on the project web page: www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/culpeper-district/interstate-64-afton-mountain-safety-improvements/. Project information, including the National Environmental Policy Act document in the form of a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion, is available on the project web site, at the public hearing or at VDOT’s Culpeper District Office located at 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701, 540-829-7500, or 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623). Please call ahead to ensure the availability of personnel to answer your questions. All work will be completed within the existing right of way. Tentative construction schedules may be reviewed at the above address and will be available at the public hearing.

Comments may be made at the hearing or submitted by July 26, 2024, to Ms. Caroline Awua-Mensah, Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701. You may also e-mail your comments to Caroline.Awua-Mensah@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “I-64 Interchange Lighting Comment” in the subject line.

Nellysford : Familiar Faces – Bank Of The James Opens New Branch

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Nellysford : Familiar Faces – Bank Of The James Opens New Branch

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

To say the newly opened Bank Of The James (BOTJ) branch it’s a homecoming for Mike Manthey would be an understatement. “It was one of the major factors in me coming back. The commute to Charlottesville was a little tenuous and stressful on my growing family. It’s just great to be back and support the community that I originally started with.” You may remember Mike’s face way back 2004 and days of Wachovia, then Wells Fargo, when those banks operated in Nellysford. Mike was there until they closed. He then shifted to the WF Albemarle branches. He’s now the newly named VP and Branch Manager of BOTJ in Nellysford.

Mike is joined by long time banker Sarah Monahan. Sarah is the Universal Banker One Team Lead at the Nellysford branch.

Sarah’s face is likely familiar to people banking in the Amherst branch, or if you jump in the time machine way-way back, she once worked at Mac’s Market in Roseland before she later went into banking. She and her family live in the Lowesville area. “I’m excited, very excited to be working in the county I live in and seeing people I know.”

The decision to open in Nellysford wasn’t difficult says Brandon Farmer, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer of BOTJ. “I think the attraction, we felt like, it was an under banked market, underbanked community with Wells pulling out and only having the UVA Credit Union there. We saw that as a great business opportunity.”

Brandon says unlike a lot of banking operations everyone on the inside is available to all. “Every door is open to every customer, from a branch manager to the CEO. We’ve already got some customers in the area, so it really helps to have a presence in the area. We’re really excited about the possibilities of all of the residents of Stoney Creek and Wintergreen, and all of the people that Mike knows.

BOTJ in Nellysford officially opened on July 8th. A formal grand opening will be announced in the coming weeks. The new branch is located in the Valley Green Shopping Center just to the left of Chirios Pizza.

Bank of the James currently operates 26 regional offices, with its newest locations in Buchanan and Nellysford, Virginia.

Bank Of The James on the web by clicking here.

Video – Army National Guard Practices Helicopter Water Drops At Wintergreen

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Video – Army National Guard Practices Helicopter Water Drops At Wintergreen

Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia

If you were anywhere near Beech Grove, Wintergreen, Nellysford and other areas close by Monday morning you probably noticed an army helicopter carry a huge red bucket of water. The exercise was practice for the VA Army National Guard. They were honing their skills to be ready in the event of a real forest fire here in the mountains.

As you can see from the video above shot by BRL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, they were dipping the 500 gallon bucket into the water reservoir at Wintergreen Resort, then flying off with it to a practice drop zone on Fortune’s Ridge not too far away from Beech Grove Road in the valley.

“This training is very valuable not only for the pilots but for the overall safety of Wintergreen residents,” Wintergreen Fore & Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets says.

Down below are more of Paul’s photos from Monday morning, July 8, 2024.

 

Chief Sheets also told us that only about 1% of the capacity in the 5 million gallon tank was used for the water drop exercise Monday morning.

Wintergreen : Annual Fireworks On Mountain Caps Off Area 4th Of July Celebrations

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Wintergreen : Annual Fireworks On Mountain Caps Off Area 4th Of July Celebrations

Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia

Since the 4th of July fell on a weekday this year the holiday extended into the weekend for many folks. Wintergreen Resort held their annual 4th of July fireworks (see past ones here) display this past Saturday night on July 6th.

BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura has been capturing the fireworks for well over a decade. More of his photos are below in the gallery.

Other parts of Nelson were celebrating the 4th of July as well. Below, Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department coordinated a huge fireworks display at Oak Ridge Estate on the night of July 4th.

The fireworks display was bookended by a few days of the Stars and Spurs Rodeo that was also held at Oak Ridge. The event also included a monster truck show, below.

Several other counties held their fireworks displays over the extended holiday, including this one in at Winton in Amherst County.

Everyone have a safe and fun rest of your summer!

New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles Begins July 1, 2024

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New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles Begins July 1, 2024

From VSP & DMV:

“New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles on July 1

~ Vehicle owners must purchase and display DMV-issued placard before July 1 ~
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Virginia State Police (VSP) encourage farmers to ensure their eligible farm use vehicles are compliant with the new farm use tag required by Virginia law that becomes effective on July 1, 2024. The new law requires unregistered farm use vehicles to display a DMV-issued permanent farm use placard on panel trucks, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) under 7,500 pounds.
The change was passed by lawmakers in 2023 with a one-year grace period for vehicle owners. Placards cost $15 and are good for the lifetime of the vehicle. Unofficial farm use tags will no longer be acceptable for these vehicles effective July 1, 2024.

“As farm vehicles are key to agricultural productivity, it is important that Virginia farmers can continue to use them in their operations while preventing farm use tags from being used on other vehicles inappropriately,” said VDACS Commissioner Joseph Guthrie. “We hope those who have not already done so will apply for their DMV-issued permanent farm use tag today.”

Anyone who owns or leases an eligible farm use vehicle must return the application form to their local vehicle-only DMV Select or full-service DMV location and pay the $15 fee. An additional $15 may be required if the owner does not already hold a title for the vehicle. Information must be provided related to the farm location, size, and commodities, along with signed statements confirming its exempt use and that the vehicle is insured. The placards are non-transferrable and must be returned to the DMV within 30 days of the vehicle being sold or no longer used for exempted purposes.

“It is our hope that these placards will help ensure the proper use of farm use tags and, most importantly, make Virginia’s roads safer,” said DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey. “There is not much time left before enforcement begins, so we encourage farmers to bring their filled-out applications to their local vehicle only DMV.”

As of July 1, placards must be displayed on the front and back of vehicles at all times. A first violation is punishable by a fine of not more than $250, a second or subsequent violation shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $250.
“We are hopeful that the 12-month grace period has allowed farmers the necessary time to familiarize themselves with these farm use tag changes,” said VSP Superintendent, Colonel Gary Settle. “State police looks forward to working with the farming community to gain full compliance and ensure all vehicles have their proper tags on display.”
Unregistered farm use panel trucks, pickups trucks, and sport utility vehicles obtaining a DMV placard must meet certain conditions:

• Used exclusively for agricultural or horticultural purposes on lands owned or leased by the vehicle’s owner, and not operated on or over any public highway except for specific purposes.
• Used by the farm owner or lessee on a seasonal basis in transporting farm produce and livestock along public highways for a distance of no more than 75 miles or to a storage house, packing plant or market.
• Owned by a farm owner when the vehicle is operated or moved along a highway for no more than 75 miles between a sawmill or sawmill site and their farm to transport sawdust, wood shavings, slab wood, and other wood wastes.
• Drawn by a farm tractor, used by a farmer, their tenant, agent, or employee or a cotton ginner, peanut buyer, or fertilizer distributor to transport unginned cotton, peanuts, or fertilizer owned by the farmer, cotton ginner, peanut buyer, or fertilizer distributor from one farm to another, from farm to gin, from farm to dryer, from farm to market, or from fertilizer distributor to farm and on return to the distributor.
• Making a return trip from any marketplace, transporting back to a farm ordinary and essential food, including procuring a meal for a farmer or his employees, and other products for home and farm use while engaged in activities stated above, or transporting supplies to the farm.

Placard requirements do not apply to vehicles with a securely attached machine for spraying fruit and other plants, farm machinery or tractors operated on a highway between two tracts of land or traveling to and from a repair shop for repairs, farm vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 7,500 pounds, or farm trailers and semitrailers.
Detailed conditions and more information can be found on the DMV website. Visit this helpful chart to help determine which plate or placard is right for you.
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Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police”

VDOT : Scheduled Construction & Maintenance Work – Week of July 1, 2024

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VDOT : Scheduled Construction & Maintenance Work – Week of July 1, 2024

 

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: July 1-5, 2024

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.

To ease travel for the Fourth of July holiday, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, July 3 until noon on Friday, July 5.

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

Albemarle County 

(NEW) Turn lane construction – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas, daily:

  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), Expect right shoulder closures between Route 742 (Avon Street Extended) and Route 1801 (Forrest Road) in the southbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive), right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 1437 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 1417 (Woodbrook Drive) in the southbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas.

  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), Temporary traffic signal with new traffic pattern at Route 708 (Red Hill Road). Route 708 is narrowed to one lane for construction on the bridge over the North Fork Hardware River in the southbound lanes. Please expect delays during high volume times of the day. Project completion date, Dec. 4, 2024.
  • Route 810 (Boonesville Road), Road closed at Route 628 (Simmons Gap Road) for

rehabilitation of bridge over the Lynch River. Follow signed detour around the work area. Project completion date, August 20, 2024.

(UPDATE) Bridge repairs – Expect alternating lane closures, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Route 637 (Dick Woods Road), between Rock Mills Road and Route 177 (Langford Drive) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 691 (Greenwood Road), between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 690 (Greenwood Station Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 744 (Hacktown Road), between U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 731 (Keswick Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 240 (Crozet Avenue), alternating lane closures between Route 691 (Tabor Street) and Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane), right shoulder closures between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road).

New Roadway Construction – Construction of a roundabout at Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) and Hillsdale Drive. Expect lane and shoulder closures with flaggers in the following areas nightly, Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, through May 5.

  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between U.S. 29 (Emmet Street North) and Brandywine Drive, nightly in the southbound lanes.
  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between U.S. 29 (Emmet Street North) and Cedar Hill Road in the northbound and southbound lanes.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Other maintenance. Expect right shoulder closure between mile marker 229 and mile marker 131 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 118, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 641 (Frays Mill Road) – Other bridge work. Road closed at Route 743 (Advance Mills Road) for replacement of bridge over Marsh Run. Drivers on U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) who need to access Route 743 north and west of the closure should use Route 607 (Cedar Grove Road). Expected completion date, Dec. 5, 2024.

(UPDATE) Route 649 (Proffit Road) – Roadway sweeping. Expect mobile work zone with lane and shoulder closures between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 606 (Dickerson Road) in the northbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 3:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) – Rehabilitation project. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

City of Charlottesville

Road improvements — Expect lane and shoulder closures with flaggers Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, nightly in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Bypass Expressway), between U.S. 29 (Emmet Street North) and Dairy Road in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between U.S. 29 (Emmet Street North) and Brandywine Drive in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Culpeper County

(NEW) Pavement marking repairs – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), between the Culpeper Town line and the Rappahannock County line in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), between the Culpeper Town line and the Orange County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 229 (Madison Road), between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and the ramp to Business U.S. 29 (Madison Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Road widening projects – Expect shoulder and lane closures in the following areas:

  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 739 (Clay Hill Road) and Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road) in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 646 (Old Stillhouse Road), alternating lane closures between Route 628 (Weslyn Drive) and Route 635 (Hazeland Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Route 667 (Nalles Mill Road), alternating lane closures between Route 799 (Keyser Road) and the Culpeper Town line in the westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road), alternating lane closures between Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and Route 672 (Stones Mill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fauquier County

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Route 55 (Main Street), mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 626 (Loudoun Avenue) and Route 698 (Obannon Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 690 (Bear Wallow Road), alternating lane closures between Filly Lane and the Warrenton Town line in the northbound and southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Roadway improvements – Expect lane and shoulder closures, daily and nightly, in the following areas:

  • U.S. 17 (Broadview Avenue), right lane and right shoulder closures between Hospital Drive and Winchester Street in the northbound lanes, Sunday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • U.S. 211 (Waterloo Street), road closed between U.S. 17 and Sullivan Street, Sunday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please following detour using Sullivan Street and Church Street.

Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect lane closures at the exit to Route 245 (Old Tavern Road) and between mile marker 32 and mile marker 34 in the westbound lanes. Please use caution through the work zone and expect delays. Use alternate routes if possible. Daily and nightly through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Bridge inspection. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between mile marker 32 and mile marker 34 in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Tree trimming. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 18 and mile marker 21 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 22 and mile marker 30 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 616 (Bristersburg Road) – Paving. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 806 (Elk Run Road) and Route 1630 (Beaver Dam Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Route 651 (Sumerduck Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Road closed between U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) and Route 615 (Ephraim Road) Please follow detour signs. Expected completion date is July 12.

Louisa County

Construction of a new roundabout – Expect alternating lane closures daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the following areas. Project anticipated completion date, Jan. 31, 2025.

  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) between Route 623 (Chopping Road) 0.3 miles north of Route 208 (New Bridge Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 208 (New Bridge Road) between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and Alma Gaynelle Drive in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Line painting. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 136 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily and nightly through Friday, 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 136 and mile marker 144 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road) – Paving. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 208 (New Bridge Road) and Route 614 (Carrs Bridge Road) in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Madison County

U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) – New roadway construction. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 662 (Shelby Road) and Route 677 (Estes Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Orange County

(NEW) Soil borings – Expect alternating lane closures, Monday through Wednesday in the following areas:

  • Route 231 (West Gordon Avenue), between Route 1003 (Wright Street) and Route 1021 (Faulconer Street) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 9:30 to 3:30.
  • Route 1006 (North High Street), between Route 231 (West Gordon Avenue) and Route 1008 (West King Street) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 9:30 to 2:30.

(UPDATE) Route 20 (Constitution Highway) – Other construction. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 741 (Lafayette Drive) and Route 621 (Pine Stake Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 678 (Governor Barbour Street) – Bridge repair. Road closed between Route 777 (Vineyard Road) and Mansion Road. Please find alternate route around the work area. Expected completion date, August 30.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Pavement marking repairs. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between the Culpeper County line and U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 theCulpeper District Facebook page and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

FOR JULY 1 – 5, 2024

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

*NEW* Mile marker 28 to 27, westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control from Route 600 (Bolars Draft Road) to about three miles east of intersection for installation of rumble strips, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Tuesday.

Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and Back Creek Mountain Road for paving operations, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays through Friday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 55 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of bridge over Route 11, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday and Monday nights (July 7-8).

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures at various locations for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Tuesday night.

Mile marker 194 to 205, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through August 16.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 252 (Brownsville Turnpike) – Single travel lane with stop-and-proceed traffic pattern between Route 725 (High Rock Road) and Route 726 (New Providence Road) for replacement of Moffatts Creek bridge, through 5 p.m. July 25.

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

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, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 220 (Potomac River Road) – Mobile traffic control between Route 626 (Pecks Lane) and Route 632 (The Pines Road) for rumble strip installations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday.

*UPDATE* Route 220 (Jackson River Road) – Mobile traffic control between Route 84 (Mill Gap Road) and Route 608 (Ravens Run Road) for rumble strip installations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 205 to 208, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Mile marker 205 to 211, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through August 16.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 215 to 213, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installation, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 8 p.m. to 12 noon Wednesday.

Mile marker 214 to 210, southbound – Alternating lane closures for milling and paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through July 25. Exit 213 traffic will be detoured during ramp paving.

Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Left and right shoulder closures in place 24/7 through spring 2026. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 1210 (Spitler Circle) to Wright Lane/Main Street, Greenville, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 252 (Middlebrook Avenue) and Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) for installation of rumble strips, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday.

Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 655 (Walnut Hills Road) and Route 652 (University Farm Road) for installation of rumble strips, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday.

SECONDARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 848 (Rankin Lane) and Route 634 (China Clay Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through July 11.

Route 611 (Dooms Crossing Road) – Occasional flagger traffic control between Route 340 (East Side Highway) and Route 619 (Purple Cow Road) for utility pole installation, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through July 11.

Route 624 (South Delphine Avenue, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between South Oak Lane and Chinquapin Drive for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor, through May 2025.

Route 635 (Barterbrook Road) – Closed between I-81 frontage roads (FR-217 and FR-218) for bridge replacement as part of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Follow posted detour. Expected completion summer 2025.

Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) – Occasional flagger traffic control between Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road) and Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.

Route 664 (Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between Miami Avenue and Purdue Street for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor, through June 2025.

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 240 to 239, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to Route 867 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Tuesday.

Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2026. Overnight slow-roll closures as needed, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Expect delays. 24/7 shoulder closures. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project.

*NEW* Mile marker 245 to 247, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge demolition work on Route 33, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. June 30 night, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. July 1 – July 2 nights and July 7 – July 11 nights. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project.

*NEW* Exit 245, southbound – Right shoulder closures for debris cleanup, 7 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 257 to 255, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

*NEW* Mile marker 262 to 244, southbound – Right shoulder closures for guardrail upgrades, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) –Overnight alternating eastbound and westbound closures between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and Terri Drive due to bridge work, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights through January 2026. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour with automated speed enforcement. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement.

Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control between Dry Run Road and Switzer Lake Road for road widening project, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 30.

*NEW* Route 290/701 (Huffman Drive, Dayton) – Flagger traffic control between Dayton town limits and Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (June 29).

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, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 659 (Port Republic Road) – Mobile lane closures between Route 340 (East Side Highway) and Route 1610 (Terrace Run) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 20.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

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

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 287 to 289, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to Route 600 and Route 625 bridges, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through August 8.

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures and traffic-lane shifts as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2024. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening.

Mile marker 317 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures as needed for extension of exit 317 northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramp, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through night of September 27.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Southbound right lane closures between Route 705 (Ebenezer Church Road) and Route 9159 (Crossover/Whitetail Lane) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 600 (Back Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 613 (Bowman Lane) and Route 612 (Fishel Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1 – July 26.

*UPDATE* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Shoulder closures just east of I-81 interchange for shoulder widening, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 19.

Route 661 (Redbud Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 662 (Milburn Road) and Route 660 (Woods Mill Road) for road maintenance, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through December 31.

Route 662 (Milburn Road) – Permanently closed beginning June 17 between Route 883 (Snowden Bridge Boulevard) and just south of Route 838 (McCanns Road) to allow for future extension of Snowden Bridge Boulevard.

Route 662 (Milburn Road) – Flagger traffic control at various locations between Route 661 (Redbud Road) and Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) for road maintenance, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through December 31.

*NEW* Route 842 (South Buckton Road) – Shoulder closures just south of Route 627 (Reliance Road) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 – September 27.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Route 601 (Blueridge Mountain Road) for shoulder widening and rumble strip installation. Eastbound lane closures 9: a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays. Westbound lane closures between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays or weeknights. Estimated completion October 31.

*NEW* Route 17 (John Mosby Highway) – Southbound alternating lane closures between Route 682 (Trenary Lane) and Route 630 (Iron Rail Lane) for inspection of bridge over railway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) Flagger traffic control between Route 680 (Smallwood Lane) and Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) for tree trimming operations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 9.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Mile marker 7 to 10, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July 31.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures and traffic-lane shifts as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2024. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Southbound overnight right lane closures between Crooked Run Boulevard and westbound I-66 on-ramp for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights Sunday through Tuesday (June 30 – July 2).

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 606 (Shenandoah Shores Road) – Flagger traffic control for section over I-66 for utility work, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Route 638 (Howellsville Road) – Stop and proceed traffic control 24/7 just south of Route 685 (Patty Tract Lane) intersection for replacement of bridge over Venus Branch. Estimated completion August 8.

Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for construction of bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Estimated completion December 2025.

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

Obtain traffic alerts and traveler information by dialing 511 or visiting 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.

The VDOT Staunton District is on Facebook and X (Twitter). Follow VDOT statewide accounts on Facebook, Flickr, X and YouTube. The VDOT Web page is at https://vdot.virginia.gov/.

Nellysford : Belties Begins Pouring Footers For Construction

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Nellysford : Belties Begins Pouring Footers For Construction

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

For months now folks passing up and down 151 in Nellysford have been wondering when Belties would begin construction. Wait no longer! Definite signs of construction were well underway Friday morning as footers were being poured. The first step in real construction to follow.

BRL Staff Photo : John Washburn watches at crews with RM Gantt Construction pour footers at Belties in Nellysford Friday morning – June 21, 2024

We first told you about John Washburn over a decade ago back in August of 2011 when he and business partner Brian Shanks were in the process of building Bold Rock Hard Cider just south of Nellysford. John and Brian eventually sold Bold Rock to a larger company.

Photo courtesy of Belties : Today, John left, and business partner Scott DeFusco, have teamed up to build and open Belties in Nellysford, Virginia later this year.

It’s been a long time since Nellysford has had a dine in restaurant devoted exclusively to breakfast. Its been a really, really long time.

BRL File Photo : Truslows Auto Repair and Restaurant was a highly regarded favorite breakfast place in Nellysford. This is a photo of their sign from the late 1990s. They were known for their breakfasts and being packed every morning with locals and visitors.

Ironically Belties will be just across the street from the old location of Truslows which has been Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant for many years.

Both co-founders of Belties say they want to “Combine authentic country charm, savory breakfast drinks and food,” at the new restaurant.

BRL Staff Photo : RM Gannt Construction began pouring concrete footers early Friday morning at the Belties location in Nellysford. June 21, 2024

The best guess for opening is late 2024, all depending on weather and such! Still exciting none the less!

To learn more about the entire project, you can head on over to the Belties about page by clicking here.

 

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