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Happy Trails Greg Kelly : CVEC Trusted Friend & Colleague

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Happy Trails Greg Kelly : CVEC Trusted Friend & Colleague
Photo courtesy of Greg Kelly : Greg seen here in the photo from 1998 at CVEC just after starting his nearly 2 decade career there. Today on Friday - March 17, 2017 Greg will be retiring from the electric cooperative.
Greg Kelly, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Communications and Public Relations Manager, seen here in this photo from 2011. Today on Friday – March 17, 2017 Greg will be retiring from the electric cooperative.

Publisher’s Note:
Today we say farewell to a person that’s not only been a regular contact for us here at BRL, but a person that’s become a friend over the years. You’ve seen his name a thousand times during our 12 year history. Remember Derecho 5 years ago this June? That’s just one event where it seems like we talked to Greg every hour for two weeks! Greg was always there to tell us when the lights were coming back on.

Today we say so long to our colleague and friend as he retires from CVEC this afternoon.

Below, Jennie Williams story on Greg.

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Nelson County, Virginia
By Jennie T. Williams

After more than 18 years of service, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Communications and Public Relations Manager Greg Kelly retires today.

If “retire” is the right word for it…

“I don’t plan to retire,” he said, though his last day as a full time CVEC employee is still today. “And anyone that I’ve known who said they were going to retire is back to work or doing consulting or special projects within six months. I think I will focus on projects that allow me to use my communications and public relations skills.”

Greg began his journey with CVEC on September 18, 1998, but his journey to Nelson County began a decade earlier when, after his company transferred him to Cleveland, he decided life was to short to spend it somewhere he didn’t love. And Ohio, as he put it, was not his cup of tea.

“So I decided to move where I wanted to live my entire life rather than waiting for retirement,” said Greg, who is also a member of the county’s Economic Development Authority. “I had been to Wintergreen so I got a job over the phone and worked [at the resort] until 1988 when I started working for Candidate and then Congressman L.F. Payne [Jr.].”

Greg then spent 10 years working for Representative Payne as his District Director of Economic Development. But living in Wintergreen and commuting to Charlottesville every day began to take its toll and when the opportunity to work locally arose, he jumped at the chance.

And he counts his blessings that his career led him where it did – he truly believes in CVEC’s mission and will continue his work improving Nelson County even during “retirement.”

“Ninety percent of Virginia did not have electricity at one point in time and there are people who still remember that,” said Greg about why he was excited to get up and go to work every day. “Now people can live – due to rural electrification – comfortably. They have efficiency and comfort and convenience and help. Being part of that overall process and being able to tell that story has its intrinsic rewards.”

Greg in 1999 talking with folks at CVEC.
Greg in 1999 talking with folks about CVEC.

Greg knows that electricity is both important because we need and that we need it because it’s important. And he is glad that the Co-op continues to keep electricity costs low to make sure it’s a utility that everyone has access to.

In 1937, he said, a kilowatt hour cost just five cents (and when an outage happened, folks sent a penny post card to report it). These days – eight decades later – the price of a kilowatt hour is only 12 cents (and you can bet every one of those cents that every iPhone in the outage area will be calling when there’s an outage).

“So over 80 years, it double-plus, while other things are ten to 50 time as expensive. And we’ve worked really diligently to maintain that position. Energy needs to be affordable,” he said, adding that the Co-op has done quite a few things in recent years to drive down the outage minutes. “And they have a really good plan to get power back on as quickly as possible. So affordable energy and high reliability are top priorities for the Co-op and I am very pleased to have seen those grown and improve during my time.”

“If I can offer this as an unsolicited compliment, you (Tommy) and Yvette do a great job in keeping in touch with people in Nelson and surrounding counties. I think you provide a great service. You are consistently professional and always there.”

Publisher’s ending comment:
We can’t say enough good things about Greg. Though we won’t be seeing him any longer at CVEC in his official capacity, he tells us he will be staying in Nelson. We look forward to many more years of great friendship with a person that took us under his wing long ago and helped our magazine become what it is today. Happy Trails Greg, and see you around the county! Tommy & Yvette

Rockbridge : BRIDGE WORK BRINGS DETOUR FOR I-81 TRAFFIC HEADED WESTBOUND ON I-64

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Rockbridge : BRIDGE WORK BRINGS DETOUR FOR I-81 TRAFFIC HEADED WESTBOUND ON I-64

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Rockbridge County, Virginia

Via VDOT Staunton District:

The Virginia Department of Transportation is performing bridge work on the Interstate 64 westbound bridge over Route 763 (Lincoln Road) and Mill Creek in Rockbridge County. This location is on I-64 between exit 56 at Interstate 81 and exit 55 at Route 11 in Lexington.

Beginning March 20 at 8 p.m. crews will begin steel beam welding operations, which helps to maintain the bridge’s service life. The welding work requires a 24 hour-a-day total bridge closure. Because of this work I-81 exit 191 westbound at I-64 will be closed.

Northbound and southbound traffic on I-81 headed westbound on I-64 will use I-81 exit 195 and take Route 11 southbound to the I-64 exit 55 interchange. This detour will begin on March 20 at 8 p.m. and last approximately three to six days, depending on project progress.

All work is weather permitting.

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.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

Snowstorm A Bust Down Below But Not Up Top! (Photos)

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Snowstorm A Bust Down Below But Not Up Top! (Photos)
Thanks to Stuart Smith for this photo. Snow and ice covered areas in the higher elevations of Nelson County. This is a shot from Wintergreen Resort where roughly 2-3 inches of snow, ice and sleet fell Tuesday - March 14, 2017.
Thanks to Stuart Smith for this photo. Snow and ice covered areas in the higher elevations of Nelson County. This is a shot from Wintergreen Resort where roughly 2-3 inches of snow, ice and sleet fell Tuesday – March 14, 2017.

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

While the much hyped snow by some was pretty much a bust in the lowlands of Central Virginia, that wasn’t the case in the higher elevations at places like Wintergreen Resort. But even there it was a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow totaling about 3-4 inches.

To see more photos from up top at Wintergreen, click on our Facebook album above.
To see more photos from up top at Wintergreen, click on our Facebook album above.
Photo By Curtis Lawhorne : just before daylight Tuesday the roads in the higher elevations leading to Wintergreen were ice and snow covered. They have since been cleared by road crews. March 14, 2017
Photo By Curtis Lawhorne : Just before daylight Tuesday the roads in the higher elevations leading to Wintergreen were ice and snow covered. They have since been cleared by road crews. March 14, 2017

The rest of this week will be cold but no chances for any wintry weather to speak of. By late into the weekend we finally get back to more seasonal temps you’d expect to see for the final days of winter. Spring officially begins March 20th at 6:29 AM EDT.

Winter Weather Advisories – Canceled Or Downgraded

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Winter Weather Advisories – Canceled Or Downgraded
Via NWS : Click on image above for the absolute latest updates for your area from NWS.

4:50 AM – 3.14.17
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY DROPPED FOR NELSON & ALBEMARLE LOWLANDS. SOME WARNINGS DOWNGRADED. FOR LATEST INFO SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA, CLICK ON THE NWS MAP ABOVE.

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
518 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-
Eastern Highland-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Hardy-
Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
518 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY…

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS…Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches, with
locally higher amounts, especially along the ridges.

* TIMING…Snow will overspread the area this evening and
persist through Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow will be
between 10 PM and 6 AM.

* IMPACTS…The heavy snow will create difficult travel
conditions and may produce scattered power outages.

* WINDS…Northeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

* TEMPERATURES…In the upper 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
355 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

…Winter Storm expected late this afternoon through Tuesday
Night…

.Low pressure will develop off the southeast coast later today
and deepen as it moves northeast along the coast overnight into
Tuesday. Behind this system upslope snow will persist over the
western mountains into Tuesday night.

Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Lewisburg,
and White Sulphur Springs
355 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY…

* Locations…From the Greenbrier Valley east to the Blue Ridge
of Amherst County, including the Alleghany Highlands and
Southern Shenandoah Valley.

* Hazard types…Snow. Snow will be mixed with sleet at times
tonight.

* Accumulations…Snow accumulation of 3 to 8 inches.

* Timing…Early this evening through midday Tuesday.

* Impacts…Snow will create hazardous travel conditions with
snow covered roads. Power outages could occur due to the heavy
wet snow.

* Winds…North 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperatures…Dropping into the mid 20s to lower 30s tonight.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
518 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-Nelson-Albemarle-Orange-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-
518 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY…

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…Snow mixed with sleet.

* ACCUMULATIONS…Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 5 inches,
with the highest amounts in the northern and western portions
of these counties.

* TIMING…Snow will overspread the area this evening and
persist through Tuesday morning. Sleet will mix in late
tonight into Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS…The snow and sleet will create slippery travel
conditions.

* WINDS…North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES…In the low to mid 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and sleet
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Nelson’s Kaleigh Smith Represents UVA’S Virginia Alpine Ski & Snowboard Association In Nationals

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Nelson’s Kaleigh Smith Represents UVA’S Virginia Alpine Ski & Snowboard Association In Nationals
Photos courtesy of Kaleigh Smith and team : Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia and a 2nd year RN nursing student at UVA, stands atop one of the many slppes she competed on this past week in Bend, Oregon at the ????? nationals.
Photos courtesy of Kaleigh Smith and team : Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia and a 2nd year nursing student at UVA, stands atop one of the many slopes in Bend, Oregon at the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association national championships.

Bend, Oregon &
Roseland, Virginia

“I was overjoyed when I found out I placed 5th, that was definitely the highlight of my week and the event I felt most confident in. I am so proud of my team for taking home 3rd overall in the nation, everyone really pulled their weight and it showed at the end of the week.” That’s how Kaleigh Smith of Roseland in Nelson County, Virginia described her week out in Bend, Oregon as part of the 12 UVA students that took part in the Alpine Ski & Snowboard Association Nationals. (VASST) She talked to us early Sunday evening just after touching back down at Reagan International from her flight back east.

Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia receiving her award. She placed 5th overall in the nation for rail jam.
Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia receiving her award. She placed 5th overall in the nation for rail jam.
The UVA team with their plates (awards) out in Bend, Oregon. The team of 12, part of a group they refer to as the "Dirty South" placed 3rd overall at the nationals held this past week.
The team of 12 – representing The University of Virginia and the southeast conference with their plates (awards) out in Bend, Oregon. They placed 3rd overall in the nationals. The UVA team is part of a conference they refer to as the “Dirty South.”

“This year was my first time at regionals and nationals and also my first time out west! Bachelor got 3 feet of snow throughout the week and 29 inches in the first 3 days. Riding in powder like that was incredible. We did get one day of rain but it cleared up Friday and Mt.Bachelor is absolutely spectacular. I’m extremely thankful for my team and family for helping make this trip possible and was really proud to represent UVA at such a big competition,” Kaleigh continued.

Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia doing her thing at a rail jam earlier in the season at Bryce Resort.
Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia doing her thing at a rail jam earlier in the season at Bryce Resort.
The UVA team is part of the Southeast Conference. They refer to themselves as Dirty South.
The UVA team is part of the Southeast Conference. They refer to themselves as Dirty South.
The lady boarders from the UVA team this past week out in Bend, Oregon. Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia is in the center - back.
The lady boarders from the UVA team this past week out in Bend, Oregon. Kaleigh Smith of Roseland, Virginia is in the center – back.
One of the views from the slopes in Bend, Oregon at this past week's competition.
One of the views from the slopes in Bend, Oregon at this past week’s competition.

Kaleigh tells us she started snowboarding in late middle school and really got into park (terrain park) in high school. She didn’t start competing until college. And what’s next? “I’ll keep going to snowflex at Liberty to keep learning new tricks during the off season and for now, hope for more snow!”

Congrats Kaleigh and the entire UVA team!

VDOT Prepares For Approaching Winter Storm

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VDOT Prepares For Approaching Winter Storm
BlueRidgeLife™2013 : Photos By Tommy Stafford : A VDOT plow pushes snow off of Route 151 in Afton just north of Nellysford, VA - Sunday afternoon March 24, 2013
BlueRidgeLife™2013 : Photo By Tommy Stafford : A VDOT plow pushes snow off of Route 151 in Afton just north of Nellysford, VA in this file photo from – Sunday afternoon March 24, 2013

Via VDOT Staunton:

IT’S GOING TO SNOW – SHOULD YOU STAY OR SHOULD YOU GO

Heavy snow is predicted for the Shenandoah Valley, beginning late on Monday afternoon and will continue throughout the night. People should prepare to avoid travel and shelter in place during the storm. The Virginia Department of Transportation advises the public to plan their travel now before Monday afternoon commuting hours to ensure they are at a destination where travel will not be necessary late Monday.

VDOT and contractor crews have spent Sunday preparing for the storm. Anti-icing operations began early on Sunday morning in the Shenandoah Valley. Crews will be deployed and staged on Monday prior to the precipitation beginning. VDOT has enough materials and chemicals to treat area roads throughout the weather event.

Road temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing when the snow begins. Initially snow may just melt on the road surfaces, but elevated surfaces such as ramps and bridges will freeze first and extra caution should be used when traveling in these areas.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has a variety of road condition and information resources.

New this snow season is the My VDOT site which is the web and mobile device interactive platform for the VDOT Customer Service Center. People can go to My.VDOT.Virginia.Gov and report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads. Agents are on site 24/7 every day of the year to assist the public. People can also call the VDOT Customer Service Center at 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623).

For winter weather road conditions go to www.511Virginia.org, look at the orange bar on the top of the page and click on “Text Views” and then click on “Road Condition Table”. Look at the pull down box that lists all jurisdictions. In this box individual counties can be chosen to view.

Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http://www.511Virginia.org. On the go? Then visit VDOT’s Free Virginia 511 Tools to get your 511 app for android or iOS. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.

VDOT statewide Twitter messages can be found at @VaDOT. The nine districts can be found at:Hampton Roads @VaDOTHR; Richmond @VaDOTRVA; Northern Virginia @VaDOTNOVA; Fredericksburg @VaDOTFred; Culpeper @VaDOTCulp; Lynchburg @VaDOTLynchburg; Bristol @VaDOTBristol; Salem @VaDOTSalem; Staunton @VaDOTStaunton.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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.

WINTER STORM WATCH / WARNING – Expanded : (Click into text for latest updates)

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WINTER STORM WATCH / WARNING – Expanded : (Click into text for latest updates)
Via NWS Sterling, VA : A WINTER STORM WATCH has been expanded to include additional counties in Central Virginia. Wintergreen Resort & Charlottesville are among some of the locations included. This updates the earlier watch / warnings and expands the coverage area to the south.

Here are the latest advisories / warnings from NWS

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1048 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

…Winter Storm expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday Night…

.Low pressure will develop off the southeast coast on Monday and
deepen as it moves northeast along the coast Monday night and
Tuesday. Behind this system upslope snow will persist over
Southeast West Virginia into Tuesday night.

Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Lewisburg,
and White Sulphur Springs
1048 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY…

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 6 PM Monday
to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.

* Locations…From the Greenbrier Valley east to the Blue Ridge of
Amherst County, including the Alleghany Highlands and Southern
Shenandoah Valley.

* Hazard types…Snow. Snow will be mixed with sleet at times on
Monday night near the Blue Ridge.

* Accumulations…Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches, locally
higher along the ridge tops.

* Timing…Early Monday evening through midday Tuesday.

* Impacts…Snow will create hazardous travel conditions with snow
covered roads.

* Winds…North 5 to 10 mph.

* Temperatures…In the upper 20s to lower 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel…have a winter survival kit with
you.

WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-
Shenandoah-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Southern Fauquier-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
258 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…Snow.

* ACCUMULATION…Potential for 5 or more inches of snow within
12 hours. Some locations may see significantly higher
accumulation.

* TIMING…Snow will overspread the area Monday evening and
persist through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS…The heavy snow will create difficult travel
conditions and may produce scattered power outages.

* WINDS…Northeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES…In the mid 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
404 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

…Winter Storm expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday…

.Low pressure will develop off the southeast coast on Monday and
deepen as it moves northeast along the coast Monday night and
Tuesday. At the same time high pressure with cold air will wedge
down the east slopes of the Appalachians Monday and Monday night.

Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Lewisburg,
and White Sulphur Springs
404 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Winter
Storm Watch, which is in effect from Monday evening through
Tuesday afternoon.

* Locations…Alleghnay Highlands, southern Shenandoah Valley and
eastern Greenbrier County.

* Hazard types…Snow. Snow will be mixed with sleet at times on
Monday night.

* Accumulations…Snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches. Highest
amounts will be at the higher elevations.

* Timing…starting late Monday afternoon and will continue
through Tuesday morning.

* Impacts…snow and sleet will impact travel including the
evening commute time on Monday and the morning commute on Tuesday.

* Winds…North 5 to 10 mph.

* Temperatures…starting in the mid to upper 30s Monday afternoon
and lowering into the upper 20s to lower 30s Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow…sleet…or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

WINTER STORM WATCH : Updated to Include Some Lowland Areas (SEE LINK IN TEXT)

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WINTER STORM WATCH : Updated to Include Some Lowland Areas (SEE LINK IN TEXT)
Via NWS : The areas highlighted in blue are under a Winter Storm Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. As of Saturday night the only places in the immediate Central Virginia area would be along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive in the higher elevations.

THIS WATCH HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 12:01 SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO INCLUDE SOME CENTRAL VA LOWLAND COUNTIES.

Here are the latest advisories / warnings from NWS

WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
752 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Madison-Rappahannock-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
752 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from Monday
evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…Snow.

* ACCUMULATION…Potential for 5 or more inches of snow within 12
hours. Some locations may see significantly higher accumulation.

* TIMING…Snow will overspread the area Monday evening and
persist into Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…The heavy snow may make many roads impassable and may
produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree
limbs and power lines.

* WINDS…Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES…In the lower 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Augusta : VSP Investigating Fatal I-81 Crash

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Augusta : VSP Investigating Fatal I-81 Crash

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Augusta County, Virginia

Via VSP:

“At 9:50 p.m., Friday (March 10), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 at the 219 mile marker in Augusta County. A box truck and another vehicle collided in the southbound lanes. There is one confirmed fatality. State police are still in the process of notifying that individual’s next of kin. The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

VDOT Projects For Coming Days : Charlottesville & Staunton Districts

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VDOT Projects For Coming Days : Charlottesville & Staunton Districts

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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MARCH 13 to 17, 2017
Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. 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 6 to 5, westbound – Right shoulder closure for drainage system repairs, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning March 6. Estimated project completion summer 2017.
(NEW) Mile marker 7 to 37, eastbound and westbound – Mobile, alternating lane closures for bridge deck sweeping operations. March 13 to 16, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mile marker 8 to 11, eastbound and westbound – Left lane closure on bridge over Route 600 (Indian Draft Road) for bridge work. Lane closure in place from 6:30 a.m. Monday to 6:30 p.m. Friday through March 17.
(NEW) Mile marker 16 to 18, eastbound left lane and shoulder closed for roadway sweeping. March 17, 8 a.m. to 5p.m.
Mile marker 18 to 20, eastbound – Right lane and shoulder closed for tree removal operations Monday to Friday through March 24, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Patching with a mobile operation at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Indian Draft Road) Callaghan area – Flagger controlled lane closures on Route 600 at I-64 overpass for bridge work. 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday through March 17.
(NEW) Route 718 (Rucker Gap Road) – Alternating lane closures to West Virginia state line for Rural Rustic Road project. Lengthy delays possible March 13 to April 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Frontage Road 199 (Frontier Lane) – Road closed to through traffic. Right shoulder closures as crews repair paved channel along frontage road and westbound I-64 west of exit 7. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion summer 2017.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement at various locations. Mobile lane closures as needed for brush cutting and patching at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads –Mobile lane closures as needed for brush cutting and pothole repairs at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
(NEW) Mile marker 43 to 52, eastbound and westbound – Mobile, alternating lane closures for bridge sweeping. March 13 and 14, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mile marker 53 to 55, eastbound and westbound – Single-lane traffic through work zone. Westbound drivers use a median crossover to access the eastbound side of the interstate. After crossing the bridge, westbound drivers follow a second crossover to return to the I-64 westbound mainline. Eastbound traffic limited to the right lane. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Estimated project completion summer 2017.
Mile marker 56, westbound (near I-81/I-64 interchange in Lexington area) – Left lane closure for bridge work over Route 763 (Lincoln Road) and Mill Creek through late March 2017.

INTERSTATE 81
(NEW) Mile marker 178 to 176, southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility installation. Weekdays from March 13 to March 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 191 to 189, southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility installation. Weekdays through June 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 39 (Maury River Road, Goshen Pass area) – Daytime flagger controlled lane closures Monday through Saturday for slope work. Work zone is 3.2 miles east of Route 601(Millard Burke Memorial Highway) and 2.6 miles west of Route 621(Farm House Road). February 27 to March 17.
(NEW) Route 251 (Collierstown Road) – Flagger controlled single lane closure for pipe replacement March 15, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. about 0.3-mile west of Route 674 (Sack Road).
Various roads –Mobile lane closures as needed for pipe replacement, brush cutting, pothole repairs, tree removal and ditching at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 646 (Big Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement about 0.5-mile south of Route 850 (West Midland Trail), March 14, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Route 716 (Mount Atlas Road) – Road closed March 20 through April 13 for bridge replacement over Mouse Run. Work zone is located 0.35-mile from Route 727 (Stuart Road) and 0.65-mile from Route 39 (Maury River Road). Detour will be in place.
(NEW) Route 716 (Timber Ridge Road) – Lane and shoulder closures for pipe replacement March 14 and 15, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. about 0.5-mile from Route 785 (Sam Houston Way).
(NEW) Route 728 (Poor House Road) – Lane and shoulder closures for pipe replacement March 15 and 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. about 0.2-mile north of Route 645 (Valley Pike).
Various roads – Mobile lane closures as needed for pipe replacement, brush cutting, pothole repairs, tree removal, ditching and grading at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads –Mobile lane closures as needed for sweeping and brush cutting at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 654 (Doe Hill Road) near McDowell – Weekday flagger controlled traffic for bridge work over tributary of Bull Pasture River. Drivers will use temporary bridge. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 21 to March 24.
Various roads – Mobile lane closures as needed for sweeping and brush cutting at various locations. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64
(NEW) Mile marker 87 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Mobile, alternating lane closures for bridge sweeping. 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. March 13 to March 15.

INTERSTATE 81
(NEW) Mile marker 209 to 237, northbound and southbound – Mobile, alternating lane closures for bridge sweeping from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. March 13 to March 15.
(NEW) Mile marker 212 to 211, southbound – Nighttime, right lane and shoulder closures for materials cleanup. 8 p.m. March 16 to 7 a.m. March 17.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Mobile lane closures as needed for utility work from Route 781 (Bald Rock Road) to Verona Elementary School. March 6 to March 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Mobile lane closures as needed for utility work from Route 620 (Spotswood Road) to Route 666 (Lofton Road). March 6 to March 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 42 (Scenic Highway) – Alternating lane and shoulder closures as needed for utility work from Route 728 (Stover Shop Road) to Route 613 (Spring Hill Road). March 6 to March 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Route 42 – Flagger controlled traffic for shoulder repairs at Rockingham County Line. March 13 to 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) – Mobile lane closures as needed for utility work from Route 688 (Old Parkersburg Turnpike) to Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road). March 6 to March 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) – Traffic shift to temporary bridge over Whiskey Creek. Work zone speed limit is 35 miles an hour. Work zone just east of Route 722 (Vinegar Hill Road). Estimated completion June 2017.
(NEW) Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger controlled work zone for shoulder repairs from Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) to Route 42. March 13 to 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Route 340 (Main Street, Waynesboro) – Road closed between East Avenue and Race Avenue for South River bridge replacement. All businesses and residences have traffic access. Through traffic detour is Broad Street (Route 250). Estimated completion late 2017.

SECONDARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 612 at Route 792 (Laurel Hill Road/Indian Mound Road, Verona) – East entrance to Riverside Drive closed for reconstruction from March 13 through March 27. Use alternate Locust Street entrance to access Riverside Drive. Flagging and intermittent lane closures Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be alert for shoulder closures and construction vehicles moving in and out of the work zone. Estimated completion May 2017.
(NEW) Route 636 (Goose Creek Road) – Mobile, intermittent lane closure for utility work from Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road) to Medical Park Drive. March 13 to 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 701 (Howardsville Road) – Mobile, alternating lane closure as needed for utility work from Riverheads High School to Route 613 (Old Greenville Road). March 6 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Right shoulder closures 24 hours a day and occasional flagger-controlled lane closures as needed Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for bridge work at North River between Route 727 (Airport Road) and Route 694 (Contentment Lane). Estimated completion July 2017.
(UPDATE) Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Shoulder closures for traffic signal work at Route 981 (Rockingham Pike), March 13 to16 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 643 (Waterloo Mill Lane, McGaheysville area) – Road closed for bridge replacement March 20 through March 31. Work zone is 0.3-mile north west of Route 641 (White Rose Road) and 0.9-mile south of Route 644 (Mount Olivet Church Road). Follow posted detour.
(NEW) Route 726 (Mount Clinton Pike) – Road closed March 14 to 16 for slope repairs between Route 752 (Muddy Creek Road) and Route 701 (Cooks Creek Road). Work is weather permitting. Follow posted detour.
(NEW) Route 824 (Bennetts Run Road) – Road closed March 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for bridge work 2.75 miles from the dead end. There is no detour.
(UPDATE) Route 981 (Rockingham Pike) – Shoulder closures for traffic signal work at Route 33 (Spotswood Trail), March 13 to 16 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340 – Bridge work at Cub Run. Intermittent flagging Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work zone speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Estimated completion September 2017.

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures scheduled.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures scheduled.

PRIMARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 11 – Cedar Creek Bridge replacement between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County. During week of March 13, northbound and southbound left lanes closed 24/7 during construction of crossover lanes in the median. Traffic will be restricted to the right lane in each direction. Once crossover construction is complete, both directions of Route 11 will begin using the southbound bridge. Northbound traffic will follow the median crossovers on both ends of the work zone. Estimated project completion fall 2018.
(NEW) Various roads – Soft spot repair and brush cutting.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 663 (Artz Road) – Bridge replacement over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Road is open during construction of the new bridge, with flagger controlled lane closures 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Estimated completion May 2018.
(NEW) Various roads – Pipe replacement and grading.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger controlled lane closures during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 309 to 311, northbound and southbound – Motorists should be alert for trucks entering and exiting work zone during interchange reconstruction project. Speed limit 60 mph through work zone. Estimated project completion May 2017.

PRIMARY ROADS
(NEW) Route 11 at Welltown Road – Nighttime, left lane closed for road construction project from northbound bridge underpass to Route 11 south ramp. March 13 to 15, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Estimated completion December 2017.
(UPDATE) Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Alternating shoulder closures for inspection of southbound bridge from Route 37. March 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Overnight lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for Route 11/661 intersection improvement project in Stephenson area just north of Winchester. Estimated completion of project December15, 2017.
Route 37 at I-81 Exit 310 (Kernstown Interchange Project), northbound and southbound – New ramps at Route 37/I-81 and Route 37/Route 11 are open. Right and left shoulders closed 24/7. Work zone speed limit 35 mph. Estimated project completion May 2017.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 661 (Welltown Road) – Overnight lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for Route 11/661 intersection improvement project in Stephenson area just north of Winchester. Estimated completion of project December15, 2017.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger controlled lane closures during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger controlled lane closures during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66
No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS
(UPDATE) Route 11 – Cedar Creek Bridge replacement between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County. During week of March 13, northbound and southbound left lanes closed 24/7 during construction of crossover lanes in the median. Traffic will be restricted to the right lane in each direction. Once crossover construction is complete, both directions of Route 11 will begin using the southbound bridge. Northbound traffic will follow the median crossovers on both ends of the work zone. Estimated project completion fall 2018.
Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Intersection modification at Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue/Winchester Road): Lane closures as needed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly. Temporary traffic signal at 55/340/522 intersection. Temporary traffic switch for east and west lanes from 340/522 to .03 miles (A. S. Rhodes Elementary School) west of 340/522. Pavement markings, signs and traffic barrels will guide drivers through this area. Changes in effect through summer 2017 for construction of new travel lanes. Estimated project completion December 2017.
(NEW) Route 340 (Winchester Road) – Alternating lane closures for bridge inspection from I-66 to Country Club Road. March 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue/Winchester Road) – South Fork bridge replacement and intersection modification at Route 55 (Strasburg Road). Brief nighttime lane closures during delivery of bridge beams through March 2017. Lane closures as needed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly. Lane shift at 17th street and temporary traffic signal at 340/522/55 intersection. 18th street is open to traffic, with left turn restrictions until summer 2017. Estimated project completion December 2017.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road) – Road closed for bridge replacement over the Shenandoah River. Work zone from Route 643 (Howellsville Road) to Route 661 (Fairground Road). Detours: Drivers south of the bridge will turn right on Route 643 (Howellsville Road), which changes to Route 603 and then to Route 638 in Clarke County. Drivers will then turn left on Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) and left on Route 624 (Red Gate Road/Milldale Road) to reach the end of the detour. Drivers north of the bridge will follow Route 624 (Milldale Road/Red Gate Road) north and turn right on Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) in Clarke County. Drivers will then turn right on Route 638 (Howellsville Road), which changes to Route 603 and then Route 643, to reach the end of the detour. Estimated project completion June 2018.
(NEW) Various roads – Grading and pipe cleaning.
Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger controlled lane closures during daylight hours. Monday through Friday.

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 and at 511Virginia.org. For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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 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 www.VirginiaDOT.org.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK
CULPEPER DISTRICT: March 13-17, 2017

CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming 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 www.virginiadot.org/travel/travel_alerts/culpeper/default.asp.
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Albemarle County, City of Charlottesville

For more information about these projects and related traffic impacts, visit www.route29solutions.org or contact Lou Hatter, Communications Manager, 540-717-2890, lou.hatter@vdot.virginia.gov.

(UPDATE) Route 29 widening – South Hollymead Drive will be closed at its intersection with Route 29 overnight Monday and Tuesday for installation of storm drains across the intersection. Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., a signed detour will direct traffic to North Hollymead Drive.
Travel lanes are narrowed and shoulders are closed between Route 643 (Polo Grounds Road) and Route 1719 (Towncenter Drive) and the speed limit is reduced to 40 mph within the work zone. Expect intermittent single lane closures Monday through Friday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should remain alert and use caution through the work zone.

Berkmar Drive Extended – New traffic pattern at the intersection of Berkmar Drive and Hilton Heights Road. The entrance to Sams Club from Berkmar Drive is closed; traffic should use the entrance off Hilton Heights Road across from Walmart. Northbound Berkmar Drive is reduced to one lane approaching the intersection with a stop sign at the intersection.

Expect brief, intermittent traffic restrictions on Rio Mills Road between Route 29 and Millers Cottage Lane during delivery of materials; traffic controlled by flaggers. On Towncenter Drive in the vicinity of the roundabout, motorists should be alert for dump trucks and other equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

Hillsdale Drive Extended – Flagging operations on Greenbrier Drive between Route 29 and Hillsdale Drive, Monday through Friday. One-lane traffic controlled by flaggers; brief delays are likely. Pedestrians should be alert for construction equipment moving in and out of the work zone.

A new section of Hillsdale Drive Extension opened Feb. 24. Existing Hillsdale Drive at Hydraulic Road will now connect to India Road.

Line Drive is closed to traffic between India Road and Zan Road for approximately one month. Motorists advised to follow posted detour. Motorists advised to follow posted detour.

For project updates, visit http://hillsdaledrive.org.

Albemarle County

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Bridge deck repairs at mile marker 119. Wednesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting, expect alternating lane closures for milling of shoulders and bridge deck.

Interstate 64 – Eastbound drain repairs between mile markers 129 and 131. Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., right lane closed.

Route 20 (Scottsville Road) – Mobile tree trimming operations in both directions between Route 708 (Red Hill Road) and Route 742 (Avon Street Extended). Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., traffic reduced to one lane controlled by flagging.

(UPDATE) Route 22 (Louisa Road) – Pothole patching operations in both directions between Route 648 (Clarks Tract) and Route 231 (Gordonsville Road). Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., traffic reduced to one lane controlled by flagging.

(UPDATE) Route 231 (Gordonsville Road) – Pothole patching operations in both directions between Route 22 (Louisa Road) and Orange County line. Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., traffic reduced to one lane controlled by flagging.

Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Installation of temporary signal at Route 151 (Critzers Shop Road). Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., expect intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging. Stay alert for workers and equipment near the roadway.

Route 795 (Blenheim Road) – Rehabilitating bridge over Hardware River. Road closed to traffic. Follow detour. Anticipated completion Oct. 30.

(NEW) Route 810 (Browns Gap Turnpike Road) – Slope work and shoulder repairs near Route 668 (Walnut Level Road). Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., expect intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging.

(NEW) Route 810 (Browns Gap Turnpike Road) – Rehabilitating bridge over Halls Creek. Beginning Monday, road closed to traffic near Chap Place Lane. Use alternate route. Anticipated completion April 14.

Culpeper County

(UPDATE) Route 3 (Germanna Highway) – Roadway widening to four lanes. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., stay alert for intermittent lane closures from 0.9 mile west of Route 663 (Stevensburg Road) to Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road). Speed limit reduced to 45 mph in the work zone. Motorists should be alert for workers near the travel lanes and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. Anticipated completion in early fall.

Route 29 (James Madison Highway) – Construction of new interchange at Route 666 (Braggs Corner Road). Use caution in area as traffic adjusts to new traffic pattern. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., intermittent lane closures will occur on Route 29 and Route 666. Speed limit reduced to 35 mph on Route 666 and to 50 mph on Route 29 through the work zone. Anticipated completion Aug. 18.

Route 29 Business (Brandy Road) – Traffic detection technology repairs between Route 665 (Inlet Road) and Route 666 (Braggs Corner Road). Monday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., expect lane closures controlled by flagging.

Route 229 (North Main Street) – Roadway widening to four lanes. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional lane closures with flagging will occur through the work zone. Stay alert for workers near the travel lanes and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. Anticipated completion Aug. 2.

Old Rixeyville Road – Road closed between Route 229 and Grandview Avenue for intersection reconstruction as part of Route 229 widening. Use Route 229 to Colonel Jameson Boulevard as detour. Anticipated completion mid-March.

Fauquier County

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Eastbound shoulder repairs are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the locations listed below. Use caution approaching work zone and stay alert for workers near the road way.
· Tuesday: mile markers 23 to 25
· Wednesday and Thursday: mile markers 25 to 27

(NEW) Route 15/17/29 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder debris removal in both directions from Route 605 (Dumfries Road) to Route 643 (Meetze Road). Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., stay alert for workers near the roadway.

(NEW) Route 17 business (East Shirley Avenue) – Mobile, shoulder repairs southbound from Alwington Boulevard to Route 15/17/29 (Eastern Bypass) Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Intermittent lane closures possible.

(NEW) Route 29 (James Madison Highway) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., intermittent northbound lane closures between Route 1150 (Avenel Drive) and Route 28 (Catlett Road).

Route 245 (Old Tavern Road) – Rehabilitating bridge over Broad Run. A temporary traffic signal is in place to control two-way traffic through the work zone. Motorists should obey traffic controls and use caution traveling through the work zone. Anticipated completion April 28.

(UPDATE) Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) – Road and intersection improvement project. Road closed from just beyond Cedar Lee Middle School parking lot to 300 feet west. Access to all school, church and private entrances will be maintained. Obey traffic controls. Anticipated completion Aug. 11.

Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road) – Traffic detection technology repairs between Route 691 (Old Waterloo Road) and Route 211 (Lee Highway). Monday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., traffic reduced to one lane controlled by flagging.

Fluvanna County

Route 15 (James Madison Highway) – Construction of roundabout at Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., motorists can expect intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging. Anticipated completion Aug. 23.

(UPDATE) Route 629 (Deep Creek Road) – Rehabilitating bridge over Phils Creek. Road closed to traffic. Use alternate routes. Anticipated completion March 24.

Greene County

Route 607 (Matthew Mill Road) – Intersection improvements at Route 29 (James Madison Highway). Roadway reduced to two lanes. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., expect intermittent lane closures. Stay alert for workers near the roadway. Anticipated completion Sept. 6.

Louisa County

Interstate 64 – Traffic detection technology installation near mile marker 138. One eastbound lane closed Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Use caution approaching the work zone.

Madison County

Route 230 (Wolftown-Hood Road) – Rehabilitating the bridge over the Conway River. A temporary traffic signal is in place to control two-way traffic through the work zone. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., expect lane closures in both directions between the Greene County line and Route 666 (Pea Ridge Road). Motorists should obey traffic controls, use caution traveling through the work zone and expect minor delays. Anticipated completion Nov. 20.

Orange County

(NEW) Route 15 (Germanna Highway) – Shoulder repairs from Cedar Hill Road to Route 1030 (Gentry Drive). Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., right lane closed. Use caution in work zone.

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.

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