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VDOT : Weekly Traffic Alerts & Road Maintenance For Week Of June 3rd
Nelson : Deputies Search For Sexual Offender (Apprehended)
Shipman
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim Press Release from Nelson County Sheriff’s Office:
Updated Friday : 5.31.24 9:20 PM
“ ‼️ 5/31/24 UPDATE:
Mr. Wooten has been taken into custody. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Albemarle County Police Department and the United States Marshals Service for their assistance in the apprehension of Mr. Wooten. We would also like to thank the general public and concerned citizens that provided information to our agency concerning Mr. Wooten’s location.”
“On May 30th, 2024 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Nelson County Animal Control and the Virginia State Police responded to the area of Hughes Lane in Shipman, Virginia to locate Mr. Nathan Wooten who is currently wanted out of Nelson County.
Mr. Wooten was observed at the residence but evaded law enforcement as they arrived. Other assets were requested from the Virginia State Police and the Albemarle County Police Department who arrived on scene to assist with the search but Mr. Wooten was not located.
Mr. Wooten is currently wanted for Aggravated Sexual Battery of a victim less than 13 years old (two counts), and Object Sexual Penetration of a victim less than 13 years old.
Anyone with information on Mr. Wooten’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION & CHARGES:
Nathan Ryan Wooten
7/28/2001 (22 Years Old)
White Male
Brown Hair/Blue eyes
5’10 – 160lbs
Charges: Aggravated Sexual Battery: Victim <13 Years old (x2); Sexual Object Penetration: Victim <13 Years old
We would like to thank Nelson County Animal Control, the Virginia State Police, the Albemarle County Police Department, and the Nelson County Department of Social Services for their assistance with today’s incident.”
NEWS BULLETIN : Buckingham – Four Killed In Auto Accident
VSP Investigating Quadruple Fatal Crash in Buckingham County
From VSP:
:Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash resulting in four fatalities that occurred at 11:40 a.m. yesterday (May 28, 2024) in Buckingham County.
A 2012 Ford Fusion was heading southbound on Route 15, near the intersection with Route 728, when the Fusion crossed the centerline and struck a 2022 Ford T350 traveling north on Route 15. The Fusion then continued traveling the wrong way in the northbound lane and struck head-on a 2021 Nissan Versa. The impact of the crash caused the Versa to run off the road and overturn.
Both the driver of the Fusion, Erika M. Henshaw, 77, of Dillwyn, Va., and the passenger, Alvin P. Henshaw, 85, died at the scene. Both were wearing seatbelts.
The driver of the Versa, Runping Z. Rhett, 66, of Alton, Va., and a passenger, Eric D. Truscott, 37, died at the scene. Both were wearing seatbelts. The driver of the Ford T350 was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Manager
Virginia State Police”
Severe Weather Hits Several Counties Late Sunday
Near Glasgow
Rockbridge County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
Several area counties received storm damage late Sunday afternoon this on the Memorial Day weekend as severe weather moved through
In Glasgow people at a campground near James River Road and Recreation Lane were temporarily trapped as trees fell from the very high winds. “While working on scene, Chief 2 was notified by staff that a second tree had fallen on a cabin with occupants still inside. Units made their way to the cabin and were able to clear the entrance and assist the occupants out.” Glasgow VFD said in a Facebook post.
You can read more and see additional photos in the GVFD post immediately below.
In Nelson County a man was killed after seeking shelter from the storm in his car at the Wingina boat ramp. Winds caused a nearby tree limb to fall onto his car killing him.
At one point the storms caused widespread power outages on the CVEC system as well.
There’s the chance for more severe weather late Monday afternoon and evening as an approaching cold front may trigger storms as it passes through.
Nelson / Wingina : Sheriff Investigates Death Caused From Falling Limb During Severe Storms
Wingina Boat Landing
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
Nelson Sheriff Mark Embrey confirmed to BRL this morning that a 26 year old Augusta County male was killed late Sunday afternoon at the James River Boat Landing when a round of severe storms moved through the county.
“When Deputies and EMS arrived, they located an unresponsive male subject that was seated inside a motor vehicle. The vehicle was parked, but had been struck by a tree limb that had fallen during the thunderstorm,” Sheriff Embrey told us Monday morning.
The sheriff says the family of the deceased Augusta county man was notified late last night about his passing. No one else was injured.
Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings, along with tornado warnings were issued late in the afternoon Sunday as storms moved across the region. Rockbridge County to our west was particularly hit hard.
VDOT : Scheduled Road Construction & Maintenance Work : Week Of May 27th
SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK
CULPEPER DISTRICT: May 27-31, 2024
CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. (NEW) or(UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report.
To ease travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Friday, May 24 until noon Tuesday, May 28.
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 painting – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:
- Interstate 64, left lane and left shoulder closures between mile marker 128 and mile marker 130 in the eastbound lanes, Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, 7 p.m. to 10 a.m.
- Interstate 64, alternating lane closures between mile marker 128 and mile marker 130 in the eastbound lanes, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Interstate 64, left lane and left shoulder closures in the westbound lanes, Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Interstate 64, right lane and right shoulder closure between mile marker 129 and mile marker 132 in the westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(NEW) Paving – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:
- Interstate 64, between mile marker 128 and mile marker 132 in the westbound lanes, nightly and daily through Friday, 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Route 649 (Proffit Road), between Route 20 (Stony Point Road) and Route 830 (Colonial Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(UPDATE) Tree trimming – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:
- Route 620 (Rolling Road), between Route 795 (Presidents Road) and the Fluvanna County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Route 627 (Porters Road), between Route 6 (Irish Road) and Route 626 (James River Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(UPDATE) Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:
- Route 20 (Scottsville Road), temporary traffic signal with new traffic pattern at Route 708 (Red Hill Road). Route 708 is narrowed to one lane for construction on the bridge over the North Fork Hardware River in the southbound lanes. Please expect delays during high volume times of the day. Project completion date, Dec. 4, 2024.
- Route 671 (Davis Shop Road), road closed between Route 601 (Free Union Road) and Route 664 (Markwood Road). Please follow signed detour around the work area. Crews are replacing part of the bridge. Project completion date is June 7.
(NEW) Bridge repairs – Expect alternating lane closures, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:
- Route 637 (Dick Woods Road), between Rock Mills Road and Route 177 (Langford Drive) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
- Route 691 (Greenwood Road), between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 690 (Greenwood Station Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
- Route 744 (Hacktown Road), between U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 731 (Keswick Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:
- U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), right lane and right shoulder closures in the southbound lanes, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), right shoulder closure at Route 1515 (Airport Acres Road) in the southbound lanes, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road), alternating lane closures between Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) and U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Route 240 (Crozet Avenue), alternating lane closures between Route 691 (Tabor Street) and Route 240 (Three Notch’d Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane), right shoulder closures between Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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 – Pavement marker. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 128 and mile marker 132 in the eastbound lanes, nightly and daily through Friday, 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.
(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Other construction. Expect lane and should closures between mile marker 102 and mile marker 107 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
(NEW) Interstate 64 – Equipment repair. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 121 in the westbound lanes, Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m.
(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Mowing. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 132 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(NEW) Route 20 (Stony Point Road – Tree removals. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 640 (Turkey Sag Road) and the Orange County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(NEW) Route 606 (Dickerson Road) – Survey work. Expect mobile, alternating road closures between Route 606 (Dickerson Lane) and Route 1575 (Austing Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route 641 (Frays Mill Road) – Other bridge work. Road closed at Route 743 (Advance Mills Road) for replacement of bridge over Marsh Run. Drivers on U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) who need to access Route 743 north and west of the closure should use Route 607 (Cedar Grove Road). Expected completion date, Dec. 5, 2024.
Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane) – Rehabilitation project. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 684 (Half Mile Branch Road) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) – New roadway construction. Expect right lane and right shoulder closure between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 1417 Woodbrook Drive in the southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Route 1575 (Austin Drive) – Soil borings. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 606 (Dickerson Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
City of Charlottesville
Road improvements — Expect lane and shoulder closures with flaggers Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, nightly in the following areas:
- U.S. 250 (Bypass Expressway), between U.S. 29 (Emmet Street North) and Dairy Road in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
- Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between U.S. 29 (Emmet Street North) and Brandywine Drive in the northbound and southbound lanes.
Culpeper County
Road widening projects – Expect shoulder and lane closures in the following areas:
- Route 3 (Germanna Highway), right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 739 (Clay Hill Road) and Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road) in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Route 646 (Old Stillhouse Road), alternating lane closures between Route 628 (Weslyn Drive) and Route 635 (Hazeland Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:
- U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway), at the ramp to U.S. 522 (Germana Highway) in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Route 667 (Nalles Mill Road), alternating lane closures between Route 799 (Keyser Road) and the Culpeper Town line in the westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road), alternating lane closures between Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and Route 672 (Stones Mill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fauquier County
Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:
- Route 626 (Halfway Road), mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 627 (Hulberts Lane) and the Loudon County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 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.
(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Equipment installation. Expect right shoulder closures at mile marker 23.8 in the westbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect the left lane and exit ramp to Route 245 (Old Tavern Road) to be closed in the westbound lanes. Please use caution through the work zone and expect delays. Use alternate routes if possible. Daily through Thursday.
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Tree trimming. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 18 and mile marker 22 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Mowing. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 14 and mile marker 37 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 22 and mile marker 30 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) U.S. 15 (Eastern Bypass) – Bridge inspection. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 643 (Meetze Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(UPDATE) U.S. 17 (Broadview Avenue) – Roadway improvements. Expect intermittent lane closures between Hospital Drive and Winchester Street in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Route 185 (Grove Lane) – Pipe repairs/installation. Road closed to through traffic, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers should follow signed detour. Local traffic will have access to residences and businesses.
(NEW) Route 651 (Lees Mill Road) – Paving. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 687 (Opal Road) and Route 1023 (Edgehill Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 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. Expected completion, May 31, 2024.
Fluvanna County
(UPDATE) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Tree removals. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) and Louisa County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Greene County
U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Roadway improvements. Expect alternating lane closures between U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) and the Madison County line in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) Paving. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 645 (Jennings Loop) and the Orange County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Louisa County
(NEW) Signal repairs – Expect alternating lane closures, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:
- U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) at Route 187 (Spring Creek Parkway) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
- U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) at Exit 136 in the northbound and southbound lanes.
- U.S. 33 (Jefferson Highway), between Courthouse Square and Route 1020 (Club Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
- U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) at U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
- U.S. 522 (Mineral Avenue) at route 618 (East First Street) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
- Route 22 (Louisa Road) at U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
- Route 1004 (Rosewood Avenue) at Route 628 (Fredericksburg Avenue) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
(UPDATE) Paving – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:
- Interstate 64, between mile marker 131 and mile marker 135 in the eastbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Route 208 (Zachary Taylor Highway), mobile, alternating lane closures between U.S. 522 (Mineral Avenue) and Route 850 (Anna Coves Boulevard) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily beginning Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Route 22 (Davis Highway), between Onionville Road and Route 767 (School Bus Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 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.
(NEW) Utility work under VDOT permit – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:
- Route 605 (Shannon Hill Road), lane closures between Route 644 (Mount Airy Road) and Route 677 (Goodwin Store Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Route 700 (Haley Drive), right shoulder closures between Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road) and the Route 700 dead end in the northbound lanes, daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Interstate 64 – Mowing. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(NEW) Interstate 64 – Line painting. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 135 in the eastbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.
(UPDATE) Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect flagging operation between Route 1035 (Pine Point Place) and Pine Harbour Drive in the northbound lanes, daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(NEW) Courthouse Square – Signal repairs. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 1009 (Woolfolk Avenue) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, starting Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Madison County
U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) – New roadway construction. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 621 (Seville Road) and Route 677 (Estes Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(NEW) Route 621 (Jacks Shop Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 610 (Wilhoits Lane) and Route 619 (Ruckers Ford Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Orange County
(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Other construction. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 231 (Blue Ridge Turnpike) and the Greene County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rappahannock County
(NEW) U.S. 211 (Warren Avenue) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Business 211 (Main Street) and Route 683 (Old Mill Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 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.
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
May 27–June 2, 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 activities above.
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.
Please note district-wide activities above.
Buckingham County:
Route 608 (Elcan Rd.) – Pipe replacement. Route 656 (Kerns Church Road) is closed to
through traffic from Route 712 (White Ridge Road), to the intersection of Route 713 (Rock
Springs Road). Expected completion June 14,2024.
Please note district-wide activities above.Campbell County:
Route 460 (Richmond Highway) from Route 817 (Pleasant Valley Rd.) to Route 726 (Mt.
Athos Rd.) – Safety improvements. Shoulder widening, rumble strips, guardrail
replacement. Lane closures expected on weekend of June 8, 2024, weather permitting.
Use caution.
Please note district-wide activities above.
Charlotte County:
Route 664 (Butterwood Rd.) – pipe replacement. Detour in place. Expected completion
June 14, 2024.
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. Temporary traffic signals in
place maintaining one lane of traffic along Route 501 and Route 628 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 656 (Kerns Church Rd.) – Culvert repairs. *New start date. Beginning May 29,
Route 656 will be closed to through traffic from Route 712 (White Ridge Road), to the
intersection of Route 713 (Rock Springs Road). Estimated opening June 30, 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.
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Locally Owned News Station Launches in Western Albemarle – Reach From Harrisonburg to Crozet
In Western Albemarle WTON radio at 101.1fm goes on the air Saturday Morning May 25th
In the Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg markets of the valley, the stations will be on the air as WTON radio at 1240 am, 101.1fm and 98.9fm also going on the air Saturday Morning May 25th.
Augusta & Albemarle County, Virginia
As we first told you back in April, veteran radio talk show host and long time Charlottesville program director, Joe Thomas, announced his plans to acquire and launch the WTON radio network based out of Staunton, Virginia with reach from Harrisonburg to Crozet and beyond.
After going off the air as part of an asset sale in October of last year, WTON radio is re-born this Memorial Day weekend.
“We want to hear YOUR voice,” said Chief Operations Officer and Morning Host Joe Thomas, “we’ll bring you coverage of the LOCAL stories from this wide area we’ll be covering as we develop the BEST local shows alongside an all-star lineup of shows all day!”
Local News, Local Business
“We’re building a newsroom that will tell you what is GOING to be happening, not just what DID happen.” Thomas added. “Local businesses will be able to connect with the local listeners around the clock so they can stand out and stay prosperous!”
From the WV line to IVY
WTON’s legendary 1240am signal has been serving Staunton since 1942 and her new life includes FM signals blasting from the top of Afton Mountain at 101.1 and in downtown Harrisonburg on 98.9fm.. Thomas concluded saying; “as all of us are trying to stretch the dollars we have more radio is uniquely positioned AGAIN to be the vehicle that helps them through.”
VDOT Lifts Lane Closures For Memorial Day Weekend : Unofficial Start To Summer!
VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead
RICHMOND, Va. — One of the busiest travel times of the year is coming up with the Memorial Day weekend, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants to make your trip to the beach, mountains or beyond a safe one.
VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, May 24, until noon on Tuesday, May 28.
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. Check VDOT’s Travel Advisories for the latest travel alerts in your area and around the state.
Additionally, VDOT offers several resources to help plan travel ahead of time.
TRAVEL TRENDS MAP HELPS PREDICT CONGESTION
VDOT’s online, interactive travel trends map shows peak congestion periods anticipated on Virginia interstates during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. While it cannot precisely predict when congestion will occur this year, it can help motorists avoid travel when traffic has historically moved the slowest.
Based on historical data:
- On Interstate 95 northbound, heavy congestion is expected on Friday and Saturday between Stafford and the D.C. line and on Monday in the Stafford-Fredericksburg area.
- On Interstate 95 southbound, congestion is expected between the D.C. line and Richmond on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday and Monday in Northern Virginia.
- In the Hampton Roads area, congestion is likely, especially on Interstate 64 approaching the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel eastbound on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and going westbound on Friday and Monday.
- On Interstate 81 northbound, pockets of congestion may appear on Monday between Roanoke and Winchester.
PLAN AHEAD WITH VDOT 511: TRAFFIC INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
VDOT’s free mobile 511 app offers information about construction, traffic, incidents and congestion as well as access to traffic cameras, weather, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and more. Use 511’s “speak ahead” option for hands-free and eyes-free audible traffic alerts for incidents and construction along your route. Traffic information is also available at 511Virginia.org or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA EXPRESS LANES SCHEDULE AND OTHER INFORMATION
- Find directional schedules for the reversible I-95 and I-395 Express Lanes, and information for the I-495 Express Lanes at expresslanes.com.
HAMPTON ROADS HOV SCHEDULE, TUNNELS AND OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel to Virginia Beach — Peninsula traffic to Virginia Beach is encouraged to use the I-664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) as an alternative to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT). If traveling to Virginia Beach, take I-664 south to the MMMBT. Then take the Portsmouth/Norfolk exit (exit 15A) to I-264 east to Virginia Beach.
- Travel to Outer Banks — Traffic to the North Carolina Outer Banks should use I-664 and the MMMBT as an alternative to the HRBT to save time. From I-664 south, take I-64 west (exit 15, Chesapeake/Virginia Beach) to exit 291B (Chesapeake Expressway (Route 168)/Great Bridge/Nags Head). Continue south on Route 168 to the Outer Banks.
STAY SAFE
Here are some additional tips for safely navigating the roadways during the holiday weekend:
- Buckle up every time and ensure passengers and car seats are secured
- If you plan to drink, have a designated driver
- Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in case traffic suddenly stops or slows down
- Be patient and follow the posted speed limit, and consider leaving early to allow extra time to reach your destination
- Use your signals for lane changes and turns
- Put your phone down and don’t drive distracted
- Use caution as more pedestrians and cyclists are outdoors taking advantage of warm weather
- Obey the “Move Over” law, requiring motorists to move over one lane, if possible, for all vehicles with flashing lights, flares, or warning signs stopped on the side of the road
For questions or to report hazardous road conditions, contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).
Albemarle : Wednesday Morning I-64 Stand-Off At Rest Area Was False Alarm
Interstate 64 Rest Area
Albemarle County, VA
Lots of activity on Wednesday morning had people wondering what was going on at the eastbound I-64 rest area just inside Albemarle County east of Afton Mountain.
According to Virginia State Police it ended up being a false alarm.
“Albemarle County Police and Virginia State Police responded to an emergency call about shots being fired at the eastbound I-64 Rest Area in Albemarle County. Law enforcement cleared the facility and found no evidence of a shooting having taken place. The Rest Area reopened later Wednesday morning,”
Corrine Gellar with VSP Richmond told us Thursday morning after we inquired as to what happened.
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.”
