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Nelson : County Treasurer Announces Retirement After 30+ Years Of Service

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Nelson : County Treasurer Announces Retirement After 30+ Years Of Service

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Press Release

“After more than three decades of commitment to the citizens of Nelson County, Angela Hicks will retire as Nelson County Treasurer effective August 1, 2024.

She was elected Nelson County Treasurer in November 2011. Prior to her career as Treasurer, Hicks served Nelson County in various roles within the county government. In 1990 she was employed as a counselor for the county’s summer recreation program. While continuing to serve in this capacity for the next two summers, she also worked part-time/as-needed for the Commissioner of Revenue.

Hicks began her career in the Treasurer’s office in April 1993, at the as a part-time office clerk. “I am forever grateful to J. Marvin Davis who started me on the journey that became a life-long service to a County and people I love.”

During her time as Treasurer, Hicks has been an active member in the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia serving as the Central District Chair, as well as Chair of the Certification Review Committee. In 2014 she achieved the designation of Master Governmental Treasurer from the UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Education and the Virginia Treasurer’s Association, the first for the Nelson County Treasurer’s Office. Under her direction, the Nelson County Treasurer’s office became accredited, for the first time, in 2015 and continues that accreditation to date. Under her leadership, two of the three deputies employed in the office have become certified as Master Governmental Deputy Treasurers.

“I want to thank members of my staff, past and present, in the Treasurer’s office for their support, professionalism, and compassion for those we serve. Such qualities are essential in ensuring the effective and efficient management of public funds while also prioritizing the well-being and needs of the community.”

“I am so very thankful to my family, my co-workers, and fellow Treasurers across Virginia. Their support has been crucial; allowing me to embark on and successfully complete this journey.

To my constituents, thank you for entrusting me with such an important responsibility. My business mantra has always been, ‘Our job exists because of the people we assist’. I’ve remained committed to running my office with integrity, transparency, and accountability throughout my 12 years as Treasurer.”

“As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I do so with the deepest gratitude for the opportunity to serve my beloved Nelson County.”

VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Nelson County

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VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Nelson County

From VSP:

“Virginia State Police is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday (May 10, 2024) at 10:30 a.m. on Piedmont Road in Nelson County.

A 2000 Honda CR-V was driving northbound on Piedmont Road, near its intersection with Galilee Road, when the vehicle crossed the center line, ran off the road to the left, struck a tree, and overturned.

The driver, Harry B. Bare, II, 63, of Bedford, Va., was partially ejected and died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police“

Nellysford : Wintergreen-Stoney Creek : Newborn Reunion

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Nellysford : Wintergreen-Stoney Creek : Newborn Reunion

Wintergreen/Stoney Creek
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

As Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets told me this past Monday, “It’s not everyday, or even every year that you deliver a baby in the back of an ambulance.” But, that’s exactly what happened on April 23rd. It was the second time in less than 30 days they’d delivered a baby outside of a hospital setting. Last month one was delivered in the Food Lion parking lot. But this one was on the way to the hospital!

Paramedic Heath Matysek-Snyder (L to R) is joined by EMT Clay Brinker and Lisa Schultz, the newborn girl’s mom, along with Lisa’s mother, Brenda Schultz, and Wintergreen F & R Driver Doug Bramwell- Monday – May 6, 2024

“Heath and Clay did an incredible job under very stressful circumstances. There was an obvious bond that bloomed between Heath and the new Mom. Joy and ecstasy seen in both of their faces. Though I had minimal contact with the mom, I felt an amazing bond with her also. She was so appreciative of the crew and Wintergreen Rescue,” Wintergreen F & R drive Doug Bramwell shared in an email to the staff at Wintergreen Fire & Rescue.

Other Wintergreen crew members that assisted with the delivery / transport but weren’t in the reunion pics, were Austin Arbaugh, Shane Wheeler, Amy Wood and Doug Bryant.

Chief Sheets told us the crew was about 5 minutes out from MJH when the baby was delivered.

“Dozens of staff were waiting for us at Sentara MJH, with family members embracing mom and baby. The whole hospital stopping what they were doing to congratulate the new Mom,” Bramwell continued.

Good Night Marilyn, Rest In Peace My Friend

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Good Night Marilyn, Rest In Peace My Friend

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

By Tommy Stafford

I met Marilyn Shifflett of Nellysford many years ago. I can’t tell you exactly when, but it’s been over 10 of the 20 years we’ve lived here permanently. I didn’t really get to know Marilyn and become closer to her until the looming threat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) became a very real threat to majestic mountains of Nelson County. You can’t think about the ACP and the opposition to it without thinking of Marilyn Shifflett. She was a tireless crusader against the pipeline, and in the end, in great part to her efforts, Dominion finally gave up and pulled the plug on the ACP.

“She was such an incredible ally in the fight against the ACP, but also just an absolute gem for this county. And she somehow always seemed to approach the hardest fights with a smile and optimism. I loved working with her,” Richard Averitt told me Monday afternoon after learning of Marilyn’s passing. They worked side by side for years to defeat the ACP.

Marilyn didn’t single handly defeat the pipeline. But without her diligent research and opposition, I am not sure Dominion would have packed their bags and left so soon. She should have been a researcher for any news network in the country or any institution. She simply was that good.

Marilyn reminds me of another warrior for Nelson County that left us a few years ago, Kim Cash. Kim, Like Marilyn, was adamant about keeping the heritage and character of Nelson County fundamentally rural. Back in the day Kim was at every BOS meeting, every zoning meeting, and more. She kept meticulous minutes from each meeting and made them available on the then Rural Nelson website. Kim passed away back in 2019 Both Marilyn and Kim were pioneers that predated a lot of us. Kim was responsible for finally getting big trucks banned from Route 56 West (Crabtree Falls Highway) They always got stuck up there near Montebello. Marilyn was just as important in helping get the ACP stopped just a few years back.

Marilyn and I didn’t always agree politically. Far from it. But we both despised government waste and inefficiency. Anyone on the Nelson BOS knew better than to go to war with Marilyn. She always had her homework done long before coming to a meeting. Years later we joined forces in a campaign. When Marilyn committed, she committed. And she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. Ever.

Which brings me to the sad part of this story. Saying goodbye to Marilyn, forever. She passed away this morning, Monday – May 6, 2024, at her home. I won’t be passing that cute green house of hers just north of Nellysford anymore wondering what Marilyn’s up to these days in retirement. She finished off her work years not terribly long ago at Martin’s over in Waynesboro. She was freed up, finally, to do more of what she wanted with grandkids and such.

Some weeks ago I was taken into confidence by a mutual friend of mine and Marilyn’s. We were at lunch and she confided to me the end was near for Marilyn. She’d enter hospice. An aggressive cancer was attacking her. Through her tears she poured her heart our to me about how sudden this was and how devastated she was that her friend would soon be gone. I was shocked. I always thought Marilyn would be around for years. I’d be able to text or phone and get some info from her about this or that. But like so many I’ve had to write about since moving to Nelson two decades ago, Marilyn is gone.

I cannot overstate how important this woman was in keeping what all of us enjoy here in Nelson pristine. Again, Marilyn wasn’t the only person that stopped the ACP, but without her that chore would have been far more difficult.

There won’t be a funeral service for Marilyn, but the family says there will be a Celebration of Life ceremony in the future.

Thank you Marilyn for making me think more, become a better debater, and friend.

Sleep in peace Marilyn and fly high. You made a difference.

NELSON : Afton : VSP Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash

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NELSON : Afton : VSP Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash

From VSP:

“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred at 6:40 p.m. Sunday (May 5, 2024) on eastbound Afton Mountain Road in Nelson County.

A 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Afton Mountain Road near Williams Creek Lane when it ran off the right side of the road. The vehicle continued into a ditch where it struck a culvert and overturned.

The driver of the Tahoe, Phillip R. Pugh, 65, of Afton, Va., died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police“

News Bulletin : VSP Investigating Fatal Plane Crash in Fluvanna County : Update 9:45AM – 5.6.24

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News Bulletin : VSP Investigating Fatal Plane Crash in Fluvanna County : Update 9:45AM – 5.6.24

Palmyra
Fluvanna County, VA

From VSP – Richmond

Updated 6:15 PM 5.5.24

Additional update Tuesday AM :

“ The privately owned, twin-engine 1975 Rockwell Aero Commander 690A was being piloted by John W. Latham, 63, of Haymarket, Va.. Neither Latham nor his passenger, Niiben C.A. Ayivorh, 73, of Burke, Va., survived the crash. Their remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for examination and autopsy.

The aircraft left the Manassas Regional Airport Sunday morning and was flying to the Georgetown, S.C. County Airport. There was a light rain at the time of the crash.”

“At 8:54 a.m. Sunday (May 5, 2024), the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from residents living within the 200 block of Miles Jackson Rd. in Palmyra concerning a low-flying plane and then what sounded like an explosion. The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Conservation Police and Virginia State Police responded to search for wreckage and located the aircraft, which was on fire, in a densely wooded area off Miles Jackson Rd.

The Palmyra, Fork Union, Kents Store and Lake Monticello Fire Companies responded to the scene to attend to extinguish the fire and assist law enforcement. Fluvanna County Emergency Services also responded to the scene.

Photo VSP : Numerous fire and law enforcement crews on the scene of a plane crash Sunday morning in Fluvanna County, Virginia. May 5, 2024

State police has confirmed that both occupants of the privately-owned, twin-engine aircraft did not survive the crash. State police is still in the process of notifying the next of kin of the pilot and passenger.  Both bodies are being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for examination and autopsy.

The aircraft left the Manassas Regional Airport this morning and was flying to South Carolina. There was a light rain at the time of the crash.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time by state police, the FAA – which is currently on scene, and the NTSB.

Corinne Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

Original post below :
“Just before 9 a.m. Sunday (May 5, 2024), Virginia State Police was alerted to a plane crash in Fluvanna County. Debris from the small, private aircraft was located in a wooded area within the 200 block of Miles Jackson Rd in Palmyra. The impact of the crash caused parts of the aircraft to catch fire. There is one confirmed fatality.

The crash remains under investigation at this time. Both the NTSB and FAA have been notified.

Corinne Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

Nelson Sheriff & Agencies Make Significant Drug Arrest / Seizure

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Nelson Sheriff & Agencies Make Significant Drug Arrest / Seizure

 

From Nelson County Sheriff’s Office:

“The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the Virginia State Police Interstate Criminal Enforcement Unit and the 3A Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, have been actively investigating multiple individuals for the distribution of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine in the Central Virginia area.  During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that one individual, Mr. Demarcus Brown, was traveling out of the area to purchase large quantities of illegal narcotics before transporting these narcotics back into the Commonwealth of Virginia.  On May1, 2024, these investigative efforts resulted in a traffic stop in Nelson County, Virginia. As a result of this traffic stop, multiple Search Warrants were obtained and executed in the Greater-Charlottesville, Virginia, area.

The aforementioned Search Warrants resulted in the seizure of $8,000.00 in U.S. Currency, $370,000.00 in Cocaine, $34,000.00 of Methamphetamine, $2,300.00 in Fentanyl, $23,000.00 in Mushrooms, $34,000.00 in Marijuana, (2) Pistols valued at $750.00, and (2) Rifles valued at $1,500.00.

Mr. Demarcus Brown, a 48-year old male from Charlottesville, Virginia, was taken into custody and charged with the following criminal offenses:

  • Distribution of a Schedule I/II Narcotic (Second or Subsequent Offense)
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Felon
  • Possession of a Stolen Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm While in Possession of a Schedule I/II Narcotic

At this time, additional charges are pending as this case remains an active criminal investigation.  Mr. Brown is being held without bond in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ).

Sheriff Embrey would like to thank all agencies who participated and provided resources during this extensive investigation.  The 3A Regional Drug and Gang Task Force is comprised of members of the Albemarle County Police Department, Charlottesville Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration (Charlottesville Post), Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office, Green County Sheriff’s Office, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, University of Virginia Police Department, and the Virginia State Police.”

VDOT : Area Weekly Traffic Alert Week Of April 29-May 5

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VDOT : Area Weekly Traffic Alert Week Of April 29-May 5

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

FOR APRIL 29 – MAY 3, 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 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation management, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights Monday through Thursday.

Mile marker 35 to 41, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 31.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation management, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights Monday through Thursday.

Mile marker 44 to 49, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for vegetation management, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights Monday through Thursday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 174 to 188, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 60 (East Midland Trail) – Eastbound alternating lane closures between southbound I-81 on-ramp and Route 699 (Wesley Chapel Road) for overhead sign repairs, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

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

Route 712 (Wades Road) – Road closed to through traffic between Route 726 (McElwee Road) and Route 729 (Back Draft Road) for replacement of bridge over Cedar Grove Branch, through May 16. Follow posted detour.

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

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

*UPDATE* Mile marker 87 to 96, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for pipe repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

*NEW* Mile marker 90 to 88, westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for overhead sign repairs, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday night.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 95 to 96, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installation work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 96 to 100, eastbound – Overnight left lane closures for traffic equipment installation, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 205 to 214, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for pipe work and shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

*NEW* Mile marker 214 to 213, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Route 11, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday night.

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 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Left and right shoulder closures for bridge work, 24/7 through September 30.

Mile marker 219 to 223, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. through night of May 9.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 226, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for installation of concrete barriers, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through May 10. Following barrier placement, left shoulder closures remain in place 24/7 through spring 2026. Work is related to I-81 widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound right lane closures between Route 940 (Dick Huff Lane) and Staunton city limits for sidewalk installation, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through May 24.

Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Eastbound and westbound left shoulder closures due to widening project in the area of the Route 252 (Middlebrook Avenue) interchange, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. through May 25.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) – Westbound right lane and shoulder closures between Route 818 (Dunsmore Road) and Route 1906 (Lodge Lane) for milling at various entrances, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through May 27. Work related to Verona pedestrian improvement project.

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 30, 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 (Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between Miami Avenue and Purdue Street for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor, through June 30, 2025.

Route 675 (Broadhead School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) and Route 604 (McClures Mill Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday.

Route 707 (Trimbles Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 806 (Boy Scout Lane) and Route 713 (Shuey Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday.

Route 708 (Glebe School Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 711 (Miller Farm Road) and Route 710 (Eidson Creek Road) for maintenance to bridge over Eidson Creek, through May 16. Follow posted detour.

*UPDATE* Route 876 (Glebe School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 713 (Shuey Road) and Route 602 (Summerdean Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 16.

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 237 to 263, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures in various locations for drainage work, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

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. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project.

Mile marker 244 to 249, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for rock and soil testing, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures near Elkton town limits for maintenance to bridge over Route 340, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) –Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures and traffic lane shifts between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and University Boulevard for bridge and roadway work. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour with automated speed enforcement. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement through fall 2026.

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.

Route 259 (Lee Street/Brocks Gap Road) – Flagger traffic control between Broadway town limits and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through June 28.

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

Route 604 (Loop Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 609 (Naked Creek Road) and Route 750 (Kemble Spring Lane, Page County) for replacement of bridge over Naked Creek, through June 7. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 211 – Single-lane closures between Route 340 South and Shenandoah County line for re-seeding operations, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays through Tuesday.

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

Route 604 (Loop Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 609 (Naked Creek Road) and Route 750 (Kemble Spring Lane) for replacement of bridge over Naked Creek, through June 7. Follow posted detour.

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

Mile marker 298 to 264, southbound – Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Mile marker 296 to 299, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 298 off-ramp for utility installation, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through June 3.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Main Street, Woodstock) – Southbound right shoulder closures between Woodstock town limits and Route 605 (Hoover Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Right shoulder closures along on-ramp to southbound I-81 at exit 298 for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Westbound right shoulder closures in the area of I-81 at exit 296 for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 3.

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 with estimated completion in late 2024.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 302 to 313, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs and brush removal, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Saturday.

Mile marker 317 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridges over railway, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through Thursday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Barley Drive and Route 649 (Springdale Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Northbound and southbound right shoulder closures between Route 661/839 (Welltown Road/Amoco Lane) and Route 838 (McCanns Road) for signal installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

*UPDATE* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Southbound right lane closures between Whitetail Lane and Route 705 (North Ebenezer Church Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

*UPDATE* Various roads – Mobile traffic control for pavement marking on parts of Route 7 (Berryville Pike), Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike), Route 50 (Millwood Pike/Northwestern Pike) and Route 522 (Front Royal Pike/North Frederick Pike), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 8.

SECONDARY ROADS

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) – Flagger traffic control 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 1322 (Brooke Road) – Flagger traffic control near intersection with West Brooke Road for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 – May 13.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 9 to 7, westbound – Overnight right lane closures at Shenandoah River bridge for utility work, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of May 9.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for overhead sign repairs, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 31.

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 with estimated completion in late 2024.

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 649 (Browntown Road) – Overnight mobile traffic control between Route 613 (Bentonville Road) and Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) for pavement marking work, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wednesday night.

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.

For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit 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 VDOT Staunton District is on Facebook and X (Twitter). Follow VDOT statewide accounts on Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Flickr. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.gov.

 

CULPEPER DISTRICT: April 29-May 3, 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.

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) Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement – Expect lane and should 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. Drivers can also expect lane closures up to 10 minutes May 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for steel beam setting. Please expect delays and backups. Project completion date, Dec. 2024.
  • Route 671 (Davis Shop Road), road closed between Route 601 (Free Union Road) and Route 664 (Markwood Road) starting Monday. Please follow signed detour around the work area. Crews are replacing part of the bridge. Project completion date is June 7.

(NEW) Paving – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Route 643 (Polo Grounds Road) between Route 1033 (Bentivar Drive) and Route 649 (Proffit Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, through Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Route 712 (Plank Road), between Route 717 (Secretarys Sand Road) and Route 715 (Esmont Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(NEW) Vegetation control – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, right shoulder closure between mile marker 120 and mile marker 125 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, alternating lane closures between mile marker 114 and mile marker 115 in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) Other bridge work – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Route 626 (James River Road), temporary traffic pauses for up to 15 minutes at a time at Route 735 (Mount Alto Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.
  • Route 641 (Frays Mill Road), 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) Other construction – Expect right shoulder closures Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 102 and mile marker 103 in the eastbound lanes
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 106 and mile marker 107 in the westbound lanes.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 104 and mile marker 105 in the westbound lanes.

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 – Fence repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 115 and mile marker 117 in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning. Expect mobile work zone with right shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 131 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Equipment installation. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 109 and mile marker 99 (Nelson County) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday through Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Super load. Expect slow-moving vehicles between Interstate 64, Exit 118A (Lynchburg) and Route 708 (Boxwood Farm Road) in Amherst County, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Guardrail repairs. Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between Route 1510 (Camelot Drive) and Route 1575 (Austin Drive) in the northbound lanes, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (29 Bypass) – Survey work. Expect both shoulders and both ramps closed between the ramp to and from U.S. Business 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extended) and the ramp to and from U.S. 29 (29 Bypass) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 631 (Rio Road East) – Roadway sweeping. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between the Charlottesville City line and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Friday, 3:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

(NEW) Route 676 (Woodlands Road) – Bridge repairs. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 743 (Earlysville Road) and Route 1050 (Rivanwood Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 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) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway), alternating lane closures at the ramp to U.S. 522 (Germana Highway) in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), alternating lane closures between Route 1015 (General Longstreet Avenue) and Route 616 (Woodland Church Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Route 667 (Nalles Mill Road), between Route 799 (Keyser Road) and the Culpeper Town line in the westbound lanes, daily, 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.

(NEW) Raised pavement marking installations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, nightly, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the following areas.

  • U.S. Business 29 (Brandy Road), between Route 666 (Braggs Corner Road) and Route 665 (Normans Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway), between the Rappahannock County line and Route 622 (Old Bridge Road), Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), between the Rappahannock County line and Route 707 (Slate Mills Road), Wednesday through Friday, 8 p.m. 6 a.m.
  • Route 694 (Ira Hoffman Lane), between Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) and U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 729 (Eggbornsville Road), between Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) and Route 685 (Chestnut Fork Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • Route 722 (Fishback Road), alternating lane closures between Route 1035 (Fox Hunters Lane and Route 634 (Oak Park Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 3 (Germanna Highway) – Road widening project. Expect 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.

(NEW) Route 663 (Alanthus Road) – Paving. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 762 (Brandy Road) and Route U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(NEW) Route 729 (Eggbornsville Road) – Permanent pavement repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 633 (Stonehouse Mountain Road) and Rock Hill Lane in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fauquier County

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

  • Route 55 (John Marshall Highway), mobile alternating lane closures between Route 674 (Blantyre Road) and Route 626 (Loudoun Avenue) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 55 (John Marshall Highway), mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 626 (Loudoun Avenue) and Galemont Lane in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 690 (Bear Wallow Road), alternating lane closures between Filly Lane and the Warrenton Town line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Raised pavement marking installations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 66, between mile marker 14 and mile marker 29 in the eastbound lanes, Sunday through Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway), between Route 643 (Meetze Road) and Route 744 (Lovers Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday, and Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Other bridge work – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 66, right shoulder closures between the off ramp at Exit 31 (The Plains/Old Tavern) and Route 245 (Old Tavern Road), Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Route 603 (Greenwich Road), between Route 652 (Kennedy Road) and Route 761 (Greenville Road), Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Brush removal. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 27 and mile marker 31 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 28 (Catlett Road) – Other construction. Expect right shoulder closures between Route 1120 (Edgewood Drive and Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 635 (Hume Road) – Paving. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road) and the Rappahannock County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Route 713 (Maidstone Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Road closed at Route 624 (Lost Corner Road). Drivers should follow signed detour around the work zone beginning Monday at 7 a.m. Expected completion, May 31, 2024.

Fluvanna County

(NEW) U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) – Super load. Expect mobile work zone with slow moving vehicles between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and the Louisa County line in the westbound lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greene County

Resurfacing operations – Expect alternating lane closures, daily through Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the following areas:

  • Route 230 (Madison Road), between Business U.S. 33 (Main Street) and Route 621 (South River Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 607 (Matthew Mill Road), between Route 670 (Preddy Creek Road) and Route 616 (Carpenters Mill Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 1131 (Tanglewood Drive), between Route 1130 (Lumber Lane) and the cul-de-sac at the end of Route 1131 in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Roadway improvements. Expect lane and shoulder closures between U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) and the Madison County line, daily, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 670 (Preddy Creek Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1137 (Autumn Oaks Lane) and Route 1130 (Lumber Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Louisa County

(NEW) Paving – Expect lane closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Cross County Road), alternating lane closures between Route 663 (Owens Creek Road) and Minor Lane in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, beginning Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Pendleton Road), mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 665 (Mineral Avenue) and Route 605 (Willis Proffitt Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, beginning Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Cross County Road), mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 250 (Broad Street) and Route 634 (Three Chopt Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, beginning Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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.

Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 623 (Chopping Road) and Route 720 (Hensley Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road), alternating lane closures between Route 208 (New Bridge Road) and Route 1035 (Pine Point Place) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road), alternating lane closures between Route 1035 (Pine Point Place) and Route 700 (Johnson Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 700 (Johnson Road), right shoulder closure between Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road) and dead end of Route 700 (Haley Drive) in the northbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 714 (Horseshoe Farm Road), alternating lane closures at Route 604 (Roundabout Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, starting Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Tree removals – Expect left lane and left shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 137 and mile marker 139 in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 137 and mile marker 139 in the westbound lanes, Sunday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 148 in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Super load. Expect mobile work zone with slow moving vehicles between Interstate 64 and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) in the southbound lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Road closed between Route 700 (Johnson Road) and Route 208 (New Bridge Road). Drivers should follow signed detour around the work zone. Expected completion, May 24.

Madison County

(NEW) New roadway construction – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail), between Route 621 (Seville Road) and Route 677 (Estes Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail), between Route 621 (Seville Road) and Route 677 (Estes Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, beginning Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) – Bridge repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 621 (Seville Road) and Route 609 (Fredericksburg Road) in the southbound lanes, daily through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 230 (Orange Road) – Raised pavement marking installations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and Route 616 (Good Hope Church Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Route 620 (Race Ground Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 231 (Blue Ridge Turnpikes and Route 616 (Locust Grove Church Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday, and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 657 (Thrift Road) – Permanent pavement repairs. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 231 (Main Street) and the Madison County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Orange County

(NEW) Route 627 (Clarks Mountain Road) – Other bridge work. Expect traffic pauses up to 15 minutes at 636 (River Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 641 (Liberty Mills Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Road closed between Route 237 (Blue Ridge Turnpike) and Route 693 (Montpelier Road). Drivers should find an alternate route around the work zone. Expected completion date, May 17, 2024.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) Raised pavement marking installations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway), between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and the Culpeper County line in the westbound lanes, Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), between Route 655 (Short Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Lee Highway) – Road widening. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) and Route 635 (Hume Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 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.

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VDOT’s nine-county Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The independent city of Charlottesville maintains its own roads.

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT

TRAFFIC ALERT

April 29-May 5, 2024

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned;

however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in

italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit

www.511Virginia.org.

District-wide activities:

Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not

limited to bridge & guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/

shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom

axing, drainage repairs/ work and roadside cleanup.

Work at specific locations:

Amherst County:

Route 29 & Route 151 (Patrick Henry Hwy.) – Construction of a Restricted Crossing U-

Turn, storm drainage, advanced warning flashers, traffic lighting. The Route 608

(Toytown Rd.) crossover is closed for Phase One of construction. Estimated reopening

of crossover July 2024. Use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern during

construction. Estimated project completion November 2024.

Please note district-wide activites.

Appomattox County:

Route 131 (Old Courthouse Rd.) from Route 460 BUS (Confederate Blvd.) to Route

460 Bypass (Richmond Highway) – Route 131 Reconstruction. Traffic shift in place.

Lane closures expected. Use caution. Estimated completion January, 2025.

Route 610 (Spencer Rd.) – Bridge Railing Repair. Road closed. Detour in place.

Estimated completion May 1, 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Buckingham County:

Please note district-wide activities above.Campbell County:

Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:

Route 15 (Farmville Highway) at Route 15/360 BUS (Four Locust Highway) –

Roundabout project. Change in traffic pattern now in place allowing two-way

movement along Route 15/360 BUS (Four Locust Highway) and a stop condition for

Rte. 15 (Farmville Highway) southbound traffic. The on-ramps from Route 15 to the

Route 15/360 (Kings Highway) and the off-ramp from Route 15/360 (Kings Highway) to

Route 15 are closed to traffic. Message boards and detour signage will alert motorists

to the change and direct traffic along the detour. Estimated overall project completion

October 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:

Route 45 (Cartersville Rd.) at Route 690 (Columbia Rd.) – Roundabout Project. Speed

limit has been reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. Shoulder and lane closures

expected. Use caution. Estimated completion November 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

Route 360 (James D. Hagood Highway) from Route 716 (Wolf Trap Rd.) to Route 344

(Scottsburg Rd.) – Safety improvements. Shoulder widening, rumble strips, guardrail

replacement. Lane closures expected. Use caution. Estimated completion November

2024.

Route 501 (L P Bailey Memorial Highway) at Route 628 (Chestnut Road) – Intersection

improvement project. Shoulder and lane closures expected. Beginning May 6,

temporary traffic signals will be installed and be in place until approximately the end of

August, 2024. Use caution. Estimated overall project completion December 2024.

Route 645 (State Shed Rd.) – Culvert repair – Route 645 is closed. Detour is in place.

Estimated completion May 31, 2024

Please note district-wide activities above.

Lynchburg:

Please note district-wide activities above.

Nelson County:

Route 29, between Route 6 (River Rd.) and Route 718 (Mountain Cove Rd.) –

Shoulder widening, rumble strip installation, guardrail installation. Work to begin March

18 and cause alternating lane closures. Estimated completion January 2025.

Route 60 (Richmond Highway) over James River – Bridge deck replacement. Lane

closures and changes in traffic patterns in effect. Traffic is utilizing the other side of the

bridge to cross. Estimated completion July 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Pittsylvania County:

Route 641 (Sugar Barbour Rd.) – Culvert replacement. Route 614 is closed. A detour is

in place. Estimated completion June 7, 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.Prince Edward County:

Route 665 (Worsham Road) – Bridge Replacement. Route 665 (Worsham Road) is

closed to through traffic from Route 15 (Farmville Road) to the intersection of Route

630 (Redd Shop Road). A detour with signs is in effect, using Route 15 to Route 628

(Granite Falls Blvd.) to Route 630 (Oak Ridge Road) back to Route 665. Estimated

completion May 31, 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

VDOT Schedules Citizen Information Meeting for Route 11 Corridor Improvements

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VDOT Schedules Citizen Information Meeting for Route 11 Corridor Improvements

 

From VDOT Staunton:

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a Citizen Information Meeting concerning proposed improvements to the Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) corridor in Augusta County. The open-house meeting will take place Wednesday, May 15, 2024, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Dairy Barn Lecture Hall at the Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401.

Citizens can come in anytime during the meeting hours and discuss the project on a one-on-one basis with VDOT officials and designers. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or within 10 days after the meeting date to Scott Alexander. P.E., Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 811 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401-9029.

The purpose of this project is to improve operational safety for the Route 11 corridor from the intersection with Route 1049 (Rolling Thunder Lane), through the interchange with Route 262, to the intersection with Barterbrook Road near the southern city limits of Staunton. This portion of Route 11 currently has two through-lanes in each direction and a two-way left-turn lane in the center of the roadway.

Between Rolling Thunder Lane and Barterbrook Road the project will replace the center turn lane with raised medians that allow left turns only at designated median openings. Most of the commercial access driveways and side streets will be restricted to right turns in and out between Payne Lane and Barterbrook Road. This will reduce crashes by restricting the number of conflict points onto Route 11. The project proposes minor lane modifications between Rolling Thunder Lane and Frontier Drive.

The project will construct a sidewalk on the eastern side of Route 11 from Frontier Drive to the existing sidewalk near the Staunton city limits. Multimodal improvements also include crosswalks, ADA-compliant facilities, and traffic signal modifications.

A Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study of Route 11 from Rolling Thunder Lane to Commerce Avenue in the city of Staunton was completed in 2018. This segment of Route 11 in Augusta County was included in the study. The recommendations for operational and safety improvements were submitted by Augusta County and funded in the 2020 SMART SCALE Round 4.

In 2022 this segment of Route 11 had an average traffic county of 12,127 vehicles per day. By the design year of 2048 the estimated daily traffic volume is 13,700 vehicles per day.

The total estimated cost of this project is $3,344,819 which includes $607,708 for preliminary engineering, $665,359 for right of way acquisition and utility relocation, and $2,071,752 for construction.

Additional information about the Route 11 corridor improvement project is found at:https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/staunton-district/augusta-county—route-11-lee-jackson-highway-corridor-improvements/.

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

The Staunton District X (Twitter) feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, X (Twitter) and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at https://www.vdot

News Bulletin : Former Nelson Emergency Coordinator Found Guilty On 18 Counts Of Sex Crimes W/Minor

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News Bulletin : Former Nelson Emergency Coordinator Found Guilty On 18 Counts Of Sex Crimes W/Minor

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Nelson County, Virginia

As BRL first told you Tuesday night in this post below, former Nelson County Emergency Services Coordinator, Ray Uttaro, has been convicted by a jury on 18 counts of sexual crimes against a minor.

Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney Daniel Rutherford confirmed the convictions Tuesday evening after the jury deliberation that only lasted a few hours before coming back with the unanimous verdict.

Rutherford’s office made this formal release on the trial.

“Uttaro was convicted in a jury trial that spanned two days. The jury found Uttaro guilty of four counts of aggravated sexual battery of a minor; four counts of distributing oxycodone to a minor; four counts of sodomy of a minor; two counts of object sexual penetration
of a minor; two counts of carnal knowledge of a minor; one count of abduction
with intent to defile a child under the age of 16; and one count of sexual battery of
a minor. These crimes occurred while the victim was 11 through 15 years old.

“My office shall vigorously prosecute every sexual offense of a minor. I am
grateful for the dedication of my Victim’s Witness Advocate, Beth Phelps, and for
the hard work of Sheriff Mark Embrey and the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
Most important, it took a tremendous courage on behalf of the victim to come
forward and testify before the jury.”

You may remember Uttaro was embroiled in another scrape with the law back in 2011 where he accused of stealing a TV donated to the county. He eventually plead guilty to misdemeanor embezzlement in March 2012 while employed with the county.

Ray Uttaro will face sentencing on August 8, 2024 for the most recent convictions on Tuesday. When we asked CA Rutherford what the sentencing range might be he said “The maximum possible sentence is life in prison. I want to be clear that any crimes such as these against a child, I will always seek the maximum sentencing possible.”

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