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Bulletin : Elevated Fire Danger Through This Evening – EXPIRED –

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Bulletin : Elevated Fire Danger Through This Evening – EXPIRED –

ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THROUGH EARLY EVENING
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
918 AM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market,
Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville,
Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, Washington,
Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Falmouth, Fredericksburg,
Dahlgren, Warrenton, Turnbull, Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows,
Wintergreen, Haymarket, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge,
Lake Ridge, Montclair, Romney, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm,
Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville,
Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
918 AM EST Tue Nov 14 2023

…ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THROUGH EARLY EVENING FOR NORTHERN AND
CENTRAL VIRGINIA, AND EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA…

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected through early
evening across northern and central Virginia, and eastern West
Virginia. Northwest winds later this morning and into the
afternoon will gust 20 to 30 mph, with minimum relative humidity
values between 15 and 30 percent. 10-hour fuel moisture will be
as low as 10 or 11 percent.

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling
open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose of
cigarette buds, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn
bans. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. For more information
about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention
and eduction, please visit your state`s forestry or environmental
protection website.

Wintergreen: Burn Ban Enacted For Some

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Wintergreen: Burn Ban Enacted For Some

Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia

From Wintergreen Fire & Rescue :

“As many of you know, Governor Youngkin recently declared a statewide state of emergency due to extreme drought and active forest fires. Specifically, there is a multi-thousand-acre fire to our North in Madison County, as well as a large fire to our South in Patrick County.
Today, Augusta County enacted a burn ban effective at 5:00PM, meaning for 200+ parcels at Wintergreen, it is currently unlawful to ignite an outdoor recreational fire. Nelson County released today that a total burn ban is “imminent”. The bans remain in effect for 60 days, unless they are renewed and/or cancelled by the jurisdiction.
Conditions at Wintergreen are extremely dry, and there is no significant rain in our forecast. Our new WPOA Board of Directors will meet just after the annual WPOA meeting this Saturday, at which time they are expected to adopt a short-term policy prohibiting open burning anywhere within the Wintergreen Master Plan. If they don’t enact a ban, I will notify you.
What does this mean?
Even if you have a fire pit which is fully compliant with WPOA regulations, you will not be permitted to use it during the burn ban. It is the property owner’s responsibility to assure that all guests are aware of the prohibition. If fires are reported to Wintergreen Dispatch, (434-325-1106) the Fire Department will respond to immediately extinguish the fire.
Propane fire features are not included in this prohibition. Propane fires don’t emit embers, and they can simply be extinguished with the turn of a valve. We’re hopeful this ban period will incentivize owners to throw away their wood-burning pits forever and replace them with much safer propane alternatives.
Obviously extinguishing fires requires water. While we have not yet reached mandatory restriction thresholds, we’re right on the cusp and now is the time to start voluntary water conservation measures.
Other than not lighting fires, what can you do to improve fire safety during these hazardous times?
• Be very careful with your ashes from indoor fires. They can remain hot enough to ignite a fire for days. Please only dispose of ashes in the metal barrels provided at dumpster sites.
• Do not park your vehicle on top of dry leaves or grass. Your exhaust system is hot enough to ignite fires. Years ago a Wintergreen home burned to the ground due to a fire started by a car parked on leaves.
• If for some reason your car catches fire while driving, please do not pull off on the shoulder if the shoulder includes grass or leaves. Place the vehicle in park, set the emergency brake, turn it off, and exit. Always remember to evacuate uphill from a car fire and avoid the smoke.
• If you see a fire, or suspect there may be fire, don’t assume someone else has already dialed 9-1-1. Call it in. Begin your call with “I’m at Wintergreen” and then give your precise location.
• If you discover a “spotfire” on the side of the road and you’re able to safely attempt extinguishment, do. Don’t wait for the Fire Department, get started. Any non-flammable liquid will do. Kicking gravel, stomping, rain dances, ….get creative! The easiest fire to extinguish is a small one. Fires can double in size every 60 seconds.
• Become a volunteer with Wintergreen Fire Department. We can provide all the training.
The annual Wintergreen Property Owners Association will begin Saturday at 9:00AM in the Skyline Pavilion. We hope you will come early to visit with Wintergreen Fire & Rescue, as well as Wintergreen Police. Your public safety team will be on hand beginning at 8:00AM to answer any questions you may have. If you have not yet cast your vote for the WPOA Board of Directors, you may bring your ballot to the meeting.
Thank you for being a part of making our community safe. I hope to see you Saturday.
Curtis
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Curtis N. Sheets, MPA
Chief of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue”

New Faces Enter Nelson Politics After November 7th Election

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New Faces Enter Nelson Politics After November 7th Election

 

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

A few new faces entered key political offices in Nelson County during Tuesday night’s election. As we mentioned in this news bulletin Tuesday night, Mark Embrey unseated long time incumbent Sheriff David Hill.

Another winner and newcomer to Nelson politics is Dr. Jessica Ligon, DVM. She, and her late father, have been veterinarian owners of Lovingston Animal Hospital for decades.

Dr. Ligon won the race with a couple hundred vote margin in the preliminary “uncertified” numbers. Her opponent was Mary Kathryn Allen.

In the west district, incumbent David Parr won re-election, by a 65% margin, against newcomer Mark Franklin.

Below are other numbers from school board races in the south and west districts, as well as the Soil and Water Conservation Director race.

Some local races were uncontested.
Here’s a link to all of the numbers from Nelson that includes the races above and other local and state races. 

Nelson : Newcomer Mark Embrey Wins Sheriff’s Race – Incumbent Concedes (Updated) 11.8.23

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Nelson : Newcomer Mark Embrey Wins Sheriff’s Race – Incumbent Concedes (Updated) 11.8.23

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Incumbent Nelson County Sheriff David Hill has lost to newcomer candidate Mark Embrey.

For quite sometime Tuesday night the results were slow to come in.

Just after 8PM Tuesday night – November 7, 2023 no results had propagated to the official Virginia Elections website.

In a written message from Nelson County Election Registrar Jackie Britt at 9:05 PM, she confirms that Mark Embrey has won the sheriff’s race.

“Unofficial totals Embrey 3347 Hill 2963 Still have provisionals & hand counts to add but not enough to make a difference.”

Dr. Jessica Ligon, DVM also won in the south district BOS race.

Totals for Nelson County can be found here.

Augusta: Traffic Alert : Traffic Snarled At 250/64 Interchange On Afton Mountain -CLEARED

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Augusta: Traffic Alert : Traffic Snarled At 250/64 Interchange On Afton Mountain -CLEARED

Afton Mountain
I-64/250 Interchange – Exit 99
Augusta County, Virginia

From VDOT 6:50 PM

“On US-250 in the County of Augusta, in the vicinity of the ramp from I-64E and West, motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle crash. All east lanes are closed. The west right lane and right shoulder are closed.
The left turn lane is open.
Last updated:
Tue 11/07/2023 6:50 PM EST”

Wintergreen : Large Truck Through Guardrail – CLEARED (Updated 11.8.23)

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Wintergreen : Large Truck Through Guardrail – CLEARED (Updated 11.8.23)

Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia

From Wintergreen Fire & Rescue:

Original post : 11.7.23 6:11 PM
“There has been an accident on Wintergreen Drive which will require closure for approximately 1 hour. Single lane traffic will remain open until approximately 6:30PM. If you need to leave the mountain, please do so immediately. If you are returning, please make alternate plans.

Once the crane begins lifting the moving truck, we will not be able to pause operations”

Fall Back 1 Hour This Weekend : Daylight Saving Time Ends 2 AM Sunday (Nov 5, 2023)

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Fall Back 1 Hour This Weekend : Daylight Saving Time Ends 2 AM Sunday (Nov 5, 2023)

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
The time has come once again, that is if you like those carefree long summer days! I sure do!! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. It officially ends at 2AM Sunday morning (November 5, 2023). But for those of us that turn in at a reasonable hour, it’s best to set your clock back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.

Here’s to that perceived extra hour of sleep we lost last spring!

The time doesn’t change again until March 10, 2024 when we will once again spring forward.

Saying Good-Bye : Margaritas Restaurant Closes After Nearly A Decade

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Saying Good-Bye : Margaritas Restaurant Closes After Nearly A Decade

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

By Tommy Stafford

Just shy of ten years. Nine and some change to be more precise. That’s how long Gibran Carnevali (known to locals as just “G”) and the crews at Margaritas in Nellysford have been cranking out food and drinks to locals and tourists. The final drink was poured and the final meal was served this past Sunday night, October 29th as the popular Mexican restaurant closed forever.

Photo By Tommy Stafford : Friends of Margaritas stopped by for one last meal and drink this past Sunday night before the restaurant closed for good around midnight. October 29, 2023

Our own kids grew up in the restaurant more or less. Second only to Basic Necessities down the street where they were literally in the infant carriers during those days.

G, one of the owners and managers, is a special kind of person. He’d give you the shirt off of his back and took his duty to serve locals seriously. While he was glad to wait on those vacationing in the area, G never forgot his survival was dependent on locals coming in when times weren’t rocking during ski season or leaf looking months.

Dr. Jim Rice, DDS (L) and his wife across the table to the right in glasses, Dr. Jennifer Rice, DDS along with their entire office crew stopped in a day or two before closing to say farewell to G. Dr. Rice and many of his staff would walk over several times a week to have lunch. October 26, 2023

And twice a year G would change things up a bit and have his semi-annual wine dinners that were always a hit. He’d feature foods from all different regions of the world. Above, we were hanging out with Nelson’s own celebrity sweetheart and musician, Sally Rose and her beau David Withers, at one of the wine dinners held a couple of years ago.

The week leading up the closure was a somber one. Folks knew the final day was just around the corner but also wanted to make sure G knew he was loved and appreciated.

Above G hands off an old hanging Margaratis welcome sign to our daughter Peyton. She wanted the sign as a memento of the place she’s had countless lunches over the years. October 29, 2023

In 2020 and 2021 when Covid hit and governments mandated most restaurants close, G kept cranking takeout-out for everyone. Locals still flocked there to support the restaurant and get them over the hump.

Kortni Fitzgerald was one of the first waitresses during the early years. She stopped by Sunday night to say, “so long” to G and the crew. October 29, 2023
Me along with some of the original crew at Margaritas in this December 22, 2018 photo . Nikki Louk on the right (blond hair in center) was one of the longest serving waitresses and managers there. About a year and a half ago she left to make her part-time cleaning business Nikkicleans.com a full time venture. She’s just one of the many faces that passed through over the years.

The thing that’s always stuck with me about G over the years was his loyalty to locals. As I mentioned above, he knew they mattered. He once told me, “At the end of the day, they make or break you. Tourists even want to go where the locals go. We couldn’t make it on just the tourist crowd alone. The locals are there when no one else is.”

One of the original founders of the restaurant, Elmer Brito, on a bench out front during the first year of operations in June 2014.
One of the final photos before they closed for good this past Sunday night. This was some of the remaining crew of the final year. That’s me, Sabrina, Henry, Micaela and Greg Lipscomb of Beech Grove. Greg has been a longtime regular since the beginning. Many of you remember Greg from his days at Hickman’s at the foot of Wintergreen.

I recently asked G why now, why close? He simply told me in a very kind voice with his heavy accent, “It’s time Tommy. It’s just time.”

G and his partners continue to operate other Mexican restaurants across the area and are opening a new one in Scottsville, El Cazador Tradicional Mexican Food

So, that’s it. The final taco. The building stands mostly empty now and all of the people that have passed through, will be moving on to other spots.

The old booth where Yvette and I along with the kids sat for years in Margaratis. Tipped over for a final cleaning late Sunday night – October 29, 2023.

G, you are a kind soul and we all appreciate what you have done. Best of luck in your new ventures and we’ll be sure to stop in down in Scottsville now and then for a visit!

Fall Colors Peaking In And Around Wintergreen & BRP

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Fall Colors Peaking In And Around Wintergreen & BRP

Near Wintergreen & Along The Blue Ridge Parkway
Nelson County, Virginia

If you want to see the peak colors of fall this weekend would be the time to go! For the first time in the last three to four years fall colors are perfect and on fire. The picture above was coming down 664 toward Beech Grove on October 24th. Colors were already peaking and now are right in the sweet spot.

Colors on top of Devils Knob are at peak. This photo was shot coming down the mountain from the resort on Tuesday – October 24th, 2023
Even down below in the valley portions of Nelson trees are near peak. This photo was shot on October 20, 2023 in Roseland / Bryant. Colors have since reached peak and leaves will began rapidly falling soon.
Graphic via Virginia Dept of Forestry : Here’s a rough idea of fall colors and the best times to catch them at peak in Virginia. Click on the map above for more over at VDF!

Here’s more from the U.S Forest Service on peak fall colors across the area.

Enjoy the views!

VDOT : District Area Traffic Alerts / October 16th – 20th & 22nd – 2023

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VDOT : District Area Traffic Alerts / October 16th – 20th & 22nd – 2023

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT

TRAFFIC ALERT

October 16-22, 2023

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:

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. Shoulder and lane closures

expected. Traffic shift beginning July 12. Use caution. Estimated completion October,

2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Bedford County:

Please note district-wide activities above.

Buckingham County:

Please note district-wide activities above.Campbell County:

Route 460 East and Route 460 West between Pleasent Valley Road and Mt. Athos Road –

Pipe Replacements. Temporary lane closures during weekends (7 p.m. Friday – 6 a.m.

Monday) to begin in October. Message boards will be placed in advance of specific

weekends as the work progresses. Estimated Completion April 1, 2024.

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 connection with Route 616 (Deep Run Rd.) and Route 684

(Cartersville Extension) – Intersection converted to four-way stop condition on September

21. Message boards will alert motorists of the change. Use caution.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

Route 610 from Route 641 (Lower Liberty Road to Route 626 (Howard P. Anderson Road)

– Bridge Replacement. Route 610 (Crystal Hill Road) will be temporarily closed to through

traffic from Route 641 (Lower Liberty Road), to the intersection of Route 626 (Howard P.

Anderson Road). This section of Route 610 will be closed from

9/11/2023 to approximately 12/15/2023. A detour with proper signage will be in place.

Route 360 (James D. Hagood Highway) from Route 607 (Rodgers Chapel Rd.) to Route

92 (Clover Rd.) – Safety improvements: Shoulder widening, Rumble strips, Guardrail

replacement. Lane closures expected. Estimated completion November 2023.

Route 640 (Buffalo Road) near Route 639 (Rock Barn Road) – Bridge replacement. Detour

in place. Estimated completion December 2023.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Lynchburg:

Please note district-wide activities above.

Nelson County:

Route 29 North between Route 665 (Old Rose Mill Road) and Nelson County/ Albemarle

County line – Milling and paving work. Watch for lane closures and work zones.

Route 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement. Lane closures and changes in

traffic patterns. Beginning first of October, stage two. Traffic will utilize the other side of the

bridge to cross. Est. comp. end of July 2024.

Please note district-wide activities above.Pittsylvania County:

Route 622 (Cascade Road) Bridge Replacement – Motorists should expect delays due to a

bridge replacement on Route 622 (Cascade Rd.) in Pittsylvania County beginning October

16 and lasting until approximately December 1, 2023, weather permitting. The Department

of Transportation will provide adequate signs for the closure and detour of this portion of

Route 622 (Cascade Rd.) and will use Route 856 (Cobbs Knob Rd.) to Route 621 (Loblolly

Dr.) crossing into Henry County, to Route 610 (Axton Rd.) and back to Route 622

(Cascade Rd.) crossing back into Pittsylvania County.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Prince Edward County:

Please note district-wide activities above.

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

FOR OCTOBER 16 – 20, 2023

Highway Work Zones in the VDOT Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*UPDATE* Mile marker 14, westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 19, eastbound – Right lane closure for tree removal, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Mile marker 24 to 26, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 27.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control or mobile lane closures for pavement patching, ditch work, pipe replacement, brush cutting and mowing, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control or shoulder closures between Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) and North Forest Trail for utility work, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 27.

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

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 178 to 176, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 183 to 184, northbound – Right shoulder closures for cleanup operations, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.

Mile marker 194 to 196, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Route 11 (Lee Highway), 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Augusta County line and Route 608 (South River Road) at Vesuvius for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through November 17.

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 631 (Union School Road) – Closed to through traffic through November 9 between Route 638 (Muddy Lane) and Route 638 (Stillhouse Drive) for replacement of bridge over Kerrs Creek tributary. Follow posted detour.

Route 679 (Hops Hill Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control near Route 11 intersection (Lee Highway) for maintenance of I-81 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.  Route 692 (Cedar Creek Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control near Route 609 intersections (Red Mill Road) for maintenance of I-81 overpass bridge, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. through night of October 30.

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 95, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Saturday night (October 21).

*NEW* Mile marker 95 to 96, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for soil and rock testing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 211 to 207, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. through night of October 29.

Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over eastbound I-64, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of November 3.

*NEW* Mile marker 221 to 225, northbound – Possible shoulder closures for sign installation, including along interstate ramps, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Mile marker 221 to 223, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Route 250 (Jefferson Highway), 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. through night of November 21.

*NEW* Mile marker 223 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of bridges over Lewis Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the nights of October 23 and October 24.

Mile marker 226 to 229, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 27.

Mile marker 237 to 235, southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through November 3.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound 24/7 shoulder closures near intersection with Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) for turn lane construction, estimated completion in May 2024. Flagger traffic control as needed for nighttime and overnight work.

Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) and Rockbridge County line for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through November 17.

*UPDATE* Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) – Flagger traffic control near intersection of Route 694 (Mount Tabor Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

*NEW* Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 276 (Keezletown Road) for traffic signal inspections, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night.

*UPDATE* Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control at intersections with I-81 ramps for signal work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control. Shoulders closed 24/7 between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 2011 (Triangle Drive). Traffic restrictions are for construction of turn lanes with estimated completion in May 2024.

Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 2003 (Wayside Drive/Triangle Drive) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on nights through November 16.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Northbound and southbound shoulder closures for mowing operations along I-81 ramps just south of Staunton, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 16 through October 27.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Northbound and southbound shoulder closures approaching I-81 ramps just south of Staunton for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Shoulder closures near Route 252 interchange (Middlebrook Avenue) for Route 262 widening project, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 27.

*NEW* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway/Rosser Avenue) – Shoulder closures for sign installations near I-64 interchange (Waynesboro) and intersections with Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) and Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road/Draft Avenue), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 655 (Walnut Hills Road) and Route 652 (University Farm Road) for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through November 17.

Route 340 (Eastside Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 612 (Crimora Mine Road/New Hope-Crimora Road) and Route 1343 (Northwood Drive) for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through November 17.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) – Westbound right lane closures between Route 1906 (Lodge Lane) and Route 11 (Lee Highway) for pedestrian access improvements, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through February 2024.

*NEW* Route 663 (Mine Branch Road/Crimora Station Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 612 (Crimora Mine Road) and dead end of Crimora Station Road, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Route 664 (Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro) – Shoulder closures between Miami Avenue and Purdue Street for work related to construction of Waynesboro Southern Corridor, through October 30.

Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) – Shoulder closures and occasional flagger traffic control between Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road) and Route 894 (Mount Torrey Road) for water line installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31.

Route 694 (Mount Tabor Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) and Route 700 (Bowman Springs Road/Shirey Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

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 for cleaning of drainage structures and pipe maintenance, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through October 20.

Mile marker 240 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll traffic control as needed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Expect delays. During slow-roll operations, temporary on-ramp closures possible at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Overnight alternating lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 2024. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project and Route 720 bridge replacement.

Mile marker 242 to 249, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Saturday night (October 21).

*UPDATE* Exit 243, northbound – Shoulder closures along ramps for tree trimming operations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

*NEW* Mile Marker 243 to 248, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for rock and soil testing, including partial closures of northbound Exit 243 and southbound Exit 247 off-ramps as needed for loading and unloading equipment, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – 24/7 shoulder closures and traffic lane shifts between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and University Boulevard for bridge and roadway work. Single lane closures as needed. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour with automated speed enforcement. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected project completion in fall of 2026.

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic using temporary Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Traffic scheduled to begin using new permanent bridge on Thursday, October 12. Work zone speed limit will remain 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacementwith estimated project completion in November 2023.

*NEW* Various roads – Overnight flagger traffic control at various intersections on Routes 11, 42, 257 and 331 for traffic signal inspections, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday nights (October 15-18).

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 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Shoulder closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 995 (Koiner Ford Road) and Route 680 (Oak Ridge Road), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 22.

*NEW* Route 704 (Oakwood Drive) – Overnight flagger traffic control at intersection with Route 11 (South Valley Pike) for traffic signal inspection, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday night.

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

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 289 to 280, southbound – Overnight single-lane closures at various locations for pavement patching, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of October 15 to November 17.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Mt. Olive Road) and Strasburg town limits for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 42 (Senedo Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 805 (Brannertown Lane) and Route 728 (Flat Rock Road) for pavement resurfacing, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday.

SECONDARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 730 (Moreland Gap Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 826 (Woods Chapel Road) and George Washington National Forest boundary for pipe repairs and installation, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 27. Follow posted detour.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for road and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of November 27. 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 fall 2024.

*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 325, northbound and southbound – Nighttime mobile lane closures for pothole patching, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Tuesday through Thursday nights.

*NEW* Mile marker 315 to 302, southbound – Overnight single-lane closures at various locations for pavement patching, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of October 15 to November 17.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound right lane and shoulder closures between Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) and Clarke County line for road work, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Southbound traffic-lane shift for turn lane construction near Barley Drive (Stephens City area), 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 16 to October 27.

*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Northbound and southbound shoulder closures between Route 1129 (Prosperity Drive) and Route 1091 (Marathon Drive) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Route 37 – Overnight northbound right lane closures between Route 11 (Valley Pike) off-ramp and Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) on-ramp for maintenance to bridge over W&W railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.

Route 277 (Fairfax Street/Fairfax Pike) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Clarke County line and Route 11 (Main Street, Stephens City) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the night of November 16.

*NEW* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound single lane closures between Route 721 (Purcell Lane) and Route 739 (Fox Drive) for paving and widening work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

*NEW* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound and southbound right lane closures for tree trimming between Route 608 (Old Bethel Church Road) and Route 693 (Cross Junction Road), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 19 to October 30.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 651 (Shady Elm Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 652 (Apple Valley Road) and Route 880 (Development Lane) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through February 2024.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Route 7 Business just east of Berryville for shoulder widening and rumble strip installation. Eastbound lane closures 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays. Westbound lane closures between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays or weeknights. Estimated completion December 2023.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

*NEW* Exit 6, westbound – Overnight partial closures of off-ramp to Route 340/522 for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights of October 15 to November 17.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 7 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for maintenance to bridge over Shenandoah River and railway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Nighttime mobile lane closures for pothole patching, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Tuesday through Thursday nights.

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for road and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of November 27. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related tosouthbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening with estimated completion in fall 2024.

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

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

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SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Oct. 16-20, 2023

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

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

Albemarle County 

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

  • U.S. 29 Monacan Trail, between Route 692 (Plank Road) and Route 708 (Red Hill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, starting Sunday.
  • U.S. 29 Monacan Trail, between Route 692 (Plank Road) and Route 838 (Lackey Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. o 3 p.m.

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

  • Interstate 64, at mile marker 106 in the westbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 106 and mile marker 107 in the westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

(NEW) Roadway sweeping – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures from 3:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Ivy Road), between Route 846 (Old Garth Road) and U.S. 250 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road), between the Charlottesville City line and Route 742 (Avon Street Extended) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Friday.
  • Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) between U.S. 250 (Ivy road) and U.S. 250 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Route 631 (5th Street), between the Charlottesville City line and Route 780 (Old Lynchburg Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday and Friday.
  • Route 649 (Airport Road), between Route 606 (Dickerson Road) and Route 1722 (Worth Crossing) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday.
  • Route 742 (Avon Street Extended), between the Charlottesville City line and Route 20 (Scottsville Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday and Friday.
  • Route 1150 (Mill Creek Drive), between Route 742 (Avon Street Extended) and Route 20 (Scottsville Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday and Friday.
  • Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive), between Route 631 (Rio Road West) and Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road), between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Route 1721 (Timberwood Boulevard), between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 1722 (Worth Crossing) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Route 1722 (Worth Crossing), between Route 1721 (Timberwood Boulevard) and Route 649 (Proffit Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday.

(NEW) Tree trimming – Expect right shoulder and alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 100 and mile marker 131 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between Route 745 (Poorhouse Road) and the Nelson County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, starting Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail), between Route 178 (Gold Eagle Drive) and the Nelson County line, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bridge repairs – Expect alternating lane and shoulder closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes, in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 108 and mile marker 113 nightly, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 108 and mile marker 113, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Bridge inspections – Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers in the following areas:

  • Route 618 (Jefferson Mill Road) at Route 712 (Blenheim Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 641 (Frays Mill Road) at Route 743 (Advance Mills Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Sidewalk and trail repair – Expect lane closures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 643 (Polo Grounds Road) and Route 1670 (Ashwood Boulevard) in the northbound lanes, Monday.
  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), at Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) in the southbound lanes, Tuesday.

(NEW) Route 616 (Black Cat Road – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 181 (Woodbound Road) and Route 842 (Deer Bonn Road) in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Pothole patching. Expect right lane closures between Route 1106 (Teel Lane) and Interstate 64 in the northbound lanes, Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Culvert repairs. Expect left shoulder closures between Route 178 (Gold Eagle Drive) and Route 745 (Poorhouse Road) in the southbound lanes, Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Pavement markings. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between the City of Charlottesville and Route 616 (Black Cat Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday at 8 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) – Tree removal. Expect mobile, alternating lanes closures between Route 729 (North Milton Road) and the Fluvanna County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Road widening project. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 750 (Old Turnpike Road) and Route 6 (Afton Mountain Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily and nightly.

(NEW) Route 6 (Irish Road) – Paving operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 671 (Ballards Mill Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Road closed between Route 609 (Wesley Chapel Road) and Route 821 (Blufton Mill Road). Expected completion Nov. 3.

Culpeper County

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

  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), at Croftburn Farm Road in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Slow roll, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), between Route 600 (York Road) and Route 710 (Clover Hill Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Slow roll, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway), between Route 739 (Clay Hill Road) and Route 669 (Sherwood Farm Road) in the eastbound lanes, daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road), between Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and Route 672 (Stones Mill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 672 (Stones Mill Road), between Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road) and to Route 724 (Youngs Lane) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Mowing – Expect alternating lane closures, daily, in the following areas:

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway), between Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) and Route 613 (Waterloo Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway), between Route 715 (Hubbards Road) and Route 609 (Hoover Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Bridge inspections – Expect alternating lane closures, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the following areas:

  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), at the Fauquier County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday.
  • Route 610 (Elys Ford Road), at the Spotsylvania County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 802 (Springs Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) and the Fauquier County line in the eastbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 802 (Springs Road) – Other bridge work. Expect alternating lane closures between the Fauquier County line and Route 623 (Myers Mill Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Mowing – Expect alternating lane closures, daily, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, in the following areas:

  • U.S. 17 (Winchester Road), between Route 691 (Carters Run Road) and Business 17 (James Madison Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 17 (Marsh Road), between U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) and the Stafford County in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 29 (Lee Highway), between Route 651 (Freemans Ford Road) and Route 625 (Finchingfield Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway), between the Warrenton Town line and Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 28 (Catlett Road), between Route 843 (Old Nokesville Road) and Route 655 (Lucky Hill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 16 and mile marker 34 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 709 (Belvoir Road) — Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures between Route 750 (Harrison Road) and Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) in the northbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Tree trimming operation. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 215 (Vint Hill Road) and Route 687 (Opal Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 802 (Springs Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures between the Warrenton Town line and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Greene County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Expect alternating lane closures between Route 609 (Fredericksburg Road) and Route 1120 (Saponi Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Louisa County

Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect left shoulder closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Vegetation control. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 635 (Willow Brook Road) – Bridge substructure repairs/replacement. Expect road closure at Route 706 (Turners Mill Road) over Taylors Creek. Expected completion date, Oct. 26, 2023.

Orange County

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway)– Vegetation control. Expect shoulder closures between U.S. 15 (Gordonsville Circle) and Little Spring Drive in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 615 (Rapidan Road) – Bridge inspection. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 673 (Old Rapidan Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 645 (Magnolia Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect road closure between U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) and the Albemarle County line. Please follow signed detour around the work zone. Expected completion, Oct. 20.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) Mowing – Expect alternating lane closures and mobile work zones with right shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway), between Route 613 (Waterloo road) and Route 667 (Estes Mill Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), between Route 1001 (Main Street) and the Culpeper County line, Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 231 (F T Valley Road), between U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) and the Madison County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Tree trimming. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 643 (Maddox Lane) and Route 1003 (Water Street) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, starting Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Road conditions and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website,

the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. VDOT updates are also on the Culpeper District Facebook page and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.
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