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Wild Virginia Hosts Webinar – First Wildlife Corridor Action Plan

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Wild Virginia Hosts Webinar – First Wildlife Corridor Action Plan

We are pleased to invite you to join us on Thursday, May 18th for a webinar highlighting Virginia’s first Wildlife Corridor Action Plan. This event is free and open to the public, with a runtime of 6:30-7:30pm EDT. Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite.

The release of Virginia’s first Wildlife Corridor Action Plan is a huge step toward mitigation of animal-vehicle collision rates, which are among the highest in the nation. But what does the document entail? At this event, Wild Virginia will be joined by Amy Golden of the Virginia Department of Transportation for an in-depth look at the plan—what it contains, what it means for habitat connectivity, and how its release can serve as a springboard for future efforts to lower the rate of collisions and increase safety for wildlife and people alike.

As an active resource for helping interested parties understand the WCAP and implement informed protection efforts, Wild Virginia is hosting the webinar as a first step toward making wildlife corridors safer for everyone involved. The webinar will be an overview and thorough breakdown of the contents of the plan, which will form a guideline that can be cited in reference to the specific needs of various regions and groups within Virginia. Wild Virginia will remain involved to offer technical support to these groups, so that individualized solutions can be designed based on specific data and infrastructure.

Wild Virginia is a proud partner of the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative, which aims to protect people and wildlife by reducing animal-vehicle conflicts and improving safe wildlife passage through the sharing of research, expertise, and solutions. This collaborative supported the initial passage of the bill enabling the WCAP, and is committed to following through to capitalize upon the momentum of the plan’s release.

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Summer Music Events To Be Held At Virginia State Parks

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Summer Music Events To Be Held At Virginia State Parks
Grayson Highland Annual Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition

Enjoy music surrounded by the beauty of nature.

From Virginia State Parks:

Virginia State Parks will have music series this summer that will include bluegrass, jazz, gospel, country, rock and roll, symphony and contemporary. Each location has a variety of music throughout the year so there is something that everyone can enjoy.

Treat yourself to the music series available at the following five Virginia State Park locations this year:

  • Belle Isle State Park features Music by the River
  • Hungry Mother State Park features Music in the Park
  • Pocahontas State Park features Pocahontas Premieres
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park features Ray Judd’s Music in the Park
  • Westmoreland State Park features Music on the Cliffs

“Westmoreland’s Music on the Cliffs is a chance for the Friends group to showcase local musical talent that covers a range of genres,” said Westmoreland State Park Manager Steve Davis. “This event has become a must attend series for many people, especially the local residents, because they look forward to enjoying good music as they gaze at the Potomac River from the top of Horsehead Cliffs.”

“Our summer concert series is presented by the Friends of Hungry Mother State Park and all proceeds benefit the park through their projects,” said Hungry Mother State Park Manager Andrew Philpot. “These artists, both individuals and small groups, are wonderful to hear and we host a variety of different music to keep things fresh every week. Plus, you can’t beat the amazing lake view combined with music that is sure to make you feel good.”

“Country and bluegrass music are rooted in this area of Virginia,” said Smith Mountain Lake State Park Manager Brain Heft. “Our Friends Group has been sponsoring these events for over 20 years. It is a great opportunity for our guests to enjoy an evening looking out over Smith Mountain Lake, listening to this traditional music, watching, and even participating in clogging. We hope you join us for these fun concerts.”

In addition to the music series, there are concerts, festivals and music camps taking place at several Virginia State Park locations this year. These events are a great way to get outdoors and connect with nature, friends and family while enjoying rhythmic music.

Most series run from May until October and begin at 6 p.m. or later. Some concerts are free, and some concerts require a ticket purchase, but parking fees are required at all park locations upon entry. You don’t have to camp to enjoy the series, but camping is a great way to enjoy the music at night and explore the park during the day.

Each park location offers a unique view for the summer concerts so be sure to check out at least one of the many music series available this year. Find more Virginia State Park music events here.

VDOT : Routine Traffic Alerts For Week Of May 8-12

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VDOT : Routine Traffic Alerts For Week Of May 8-12

 

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT May 8-14, 2023

May 4, 2023 LYN-23-18

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 operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/work and roadside cleanup.

Work at specific locations: Please note district-wide activities above.

Appomattox County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Bedford County:

Route 221 (Forest Rd.) intersections Route 1425 Graves Mill and Route 1426 Gristmill Rd. Lane closures and changes in traffic pattern are likely. Expect lane closures on Rte. 221. Also, between the hours of 9 p.m. 6 a.m., Graves Mill will be closed between Rte. 221 and Gristmill Rd. Traffic will be detoured through Gristmill Rd. Signing, Barricades, Flaggers and Police will be in place to direct traffic. Starting May 1, 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Buckingham County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Amherst County:

Campbell County:

Route 29 N over NSRR, near airport –Bridge and approach work; est. comp. May 2023.
Route 460B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project. Lane closures/changes in traffic pattern are likely. Estimated completion May 12, 2023. Crews will be working in the median on Timberlake Road between Tomahawk Drive and Homewood Drive. Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. NOTE: On Tuesday, 5/8, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., the contractor will be placing pavement and line marking. Expect delays. State Police will be on site to control traffic.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:

Route 621 (Brook Hill Road) – Culvert replacement. Route 621 will be closed from Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) to Route 620 (Stoney Point Road) in Amelia County. This closure is set to begin on April 3, 2023 and is planned to end on May 12, 2023. Adequate signs for the closure and detour will be in place. The detour will use Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) to Route 654 (Sunnyside Road) to Route 600 (Stoney Point Road) to Route 620 (Stoney Point Mill Lane) and crossing into Amelia County. (Route 620 becomes Stoney Point Road in Amelia County). The detour then goes back to Cumberland County and Route 621 (Reed Rock Road/Fowlkes Bridge Road).

Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

Route 733 – Bridge replacement project. Route 733 (East Hitesburg Rd.) will be closed to thru traffic between Route 602 (Hitesburg Church Rd.) and Route 734 (Red Banks Rd.) until approximately June 23, 2023. VDOT will provide adequate signs for the closure and detour during the closure. The detour will use Route 602 (Hitesburg Church Rd.) to Route 734 (Red Banks Rd.) back to Route 733 (East Hitesburg Rd.)

Please note district-wide activities above.

Lynchburg:

Route 29/460 (Campbell Ave–Concord Turnpike) – Bridge replacement. Northbound 29/ eastbound and westbound 460 speed limit 45 mph. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Completion July 31, 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Nelson County:

Route 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement. Lane closures and changes in traffic patterns. Estimated completion July 14, 2024.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Pittsylvania County:

Route 29B in the Town of Chatham – Sidewalk replacement beginning May 8, 2023 and continuing until approximately May 26, 2023. Expect sidewalk closures and lane closures. Route 29 at Bannister River – Road closure for bridgework. Motorists should expect delays on Route 29 at the Bannister River in the Tightsqueeze area of Pittsylvania County. The northbound bridge will close for repair and both north and south traffic will cross the southbound bridge. Bridgework began April 4, 2022 and is continuing until approximately August of 2023.

Route 686 (Elkhorn Road) at Elkhorn Creek – Bridge Superstructure Replacement. Route 686 (Elkhorn Road) will be closed to through traffic from Route 680 (County Line Road) to Route 640 (Java Road) from April 24, 2023 to approximately June 2, 2023. A detour will utilize Route 680 (County Line Road) to Route 666 (Yeatts Store Road) to Route 640 Java Road and back to Route 686 (Elkhorn Road). VDOT will post adequate signs for the detour.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Prince Edward County:
Please note district-wide activities above.
Route 460 at Intersection of Route 307 – Milling and paving expected nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting May 7, 2023 continuing until May 12, 2023. A detour of Route 460 westbound will occur on the nights of May 7 and May 8 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. Motorists will be routed around the closure using Route 617 (Sayler’s Creek Road) and Route 307 (Holly Farms Road).

 

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MAY 8 – 12, 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

*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for vegetation maintenance, Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 7 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 14 to 16, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Jackson River, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 14.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 23 to 21, westbound – Right lane closures for shoulder cleaning operations, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Burger Lane) and Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) for utility work, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through October 6.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 48 to 51, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 627 overpass bridge, Wednesday from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 55 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of bridge over I-81, Sunday night (May 7) from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 187 to 180, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 190 to 193, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, Monday night from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Exit 191, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of bridge over I-81, Sunday and Monday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 192 to 193, northbound – Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning, Monday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound alternating lane closures between Conifer Lane and Route 1025 (Boundary Line Lane) for pavement widening, guardrail improvements, installation of rumble strips and pavement markings, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through June 4.

Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 773 (Lloyd Tolley Road) and Route 1304 (Sherwood Lane) for maintenance to bridge over railway, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 608 (Shafer Lane) – Closed to through traffic May 8 – June 29 between Route 130 (Wert Falkner Highway) and Route 708 (Gilmores Mill Road) for replacement of Cedar Creek bridge. Follow posted detour.

*NEW* Route 850 (West Midland Trail) – Flagger traffic control between Route 629 (White Rock Drive) and Route 635 (Denmark Way/Myers Trailer Park) for bridge work, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 631 (Rich Hills Road) and Route 615 (Davis Run Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 27.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 631 (Rich Hills Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) and Route 629 (Strait Creek Road), May 8 – 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow posted detour.

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

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 87 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for vegetation management, Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 87 to 95, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures including along off-ramps for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 22.

*NEW* Mile marker 87 to 96, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, Monday through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 97 to 95, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 8. Occasional overnight on-ramp closures at exit 96. During ramp closures, traffic will be detoured to exit 94.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for vegetation management, Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 225 to 222, southbound – Be alert for vehicles along shoulder due to utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 5.

Mile marker 234 to 235, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 25.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 250 (Hanky Mountain Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road) and Route 728 (Stover Shop Road) for maintenance of Jennings Branch bridge, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 5.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) and Route 603 (Pond Gap Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Little Calfpasture River, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 31.

*NEW* Route 675 (Broadhead School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 604 (McClures Mill Road) and Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) for inspection of bridge over I-64, Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 753 (Nash Road) – Closed through May 12 between Route 910 (Wampler Lane) and Route 613 (Spring Hill Road) for box culvert installation. Follow posted detour.

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 240 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll traffic control as needed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of June 14. During slow-roll operations, be alert for temporary on-ramp closures at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Overnight alternating lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Traffic restrictions are for bridge demolition related to Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement.

Mile marker 252 to 259, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning and shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through June 16.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and University Boulevard for bridge and roadway work, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through June 2.  Be alert for travel-lane shifts in both directions. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement.

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic uses temporary Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement with estimated project completion in November 2023.

Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 937 (Link Way) and West Virginia state line for shoulder widening and striping operations, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Turn lane closures and possible flagger traffic control near Route 649 intersection (Island Ford Road/Berrytown Road) for rock and soil testing, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 649 (Island Ford Road) – Shoulder closures and possible flagger traffic control near Route 340 (East Side Highway) intersection for rock and soil testing, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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) for roadway improvements, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 22.

Route 720 (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 fall 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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

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

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 273 to 297, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations, May 8 – 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 290 to 288, southbound – Shoulder closures for spill cleanup, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson) – Northbound shoulder closures with traffic shifted to center lane for curb and gutter work, southbound lane closures as needed. Work zone is between Route 292 (Conicville Road) and Route 1316 (Avondale Avenue), through July 31.

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 25.

*NEW* Route 42 (Senedo Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 711 (Lutz Hollow Road) and Route 691 (Dellinger Acres Road/Swover Creek Road) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 211 (East Lee Highway) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control for milling and paving operations between Route 620 (Smith Creek Road) and Page County line, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through June 9. Significant delays are possible.

*NEW* Route 263 (Orkney Grade) – Shoulder closures near Route 42 intersection (Senedo Road) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Orkney Springs Road) – Traffic width restricted to 11 feet six inches just south of Route 726 (Happy Valley Road) for bridge replacement, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 31.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for equipment moving and bridge removal work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 16.

*NEW* Mile marker 304 to 323, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations, May 8 – 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 320 to 317, southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 317 off-ramp for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Southbound right shoulder closures between Route 661 (Welltown Road) and southbound I-81 on-ramp for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

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

*NEW* Route 50/17 (John Mosby Highway) – Eastbound and westbound right shoulder closures near Route 255 intersection (Bishop Meade Road/Red Gate Road) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Southbound shoulder closures between Route 610 (Clifton Road) and Route 641 (Lewisville Road) for tree removal operations, May 8 – 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Exit 1A, westbound – Overnight closures of off-ramp to I-81 southbound for bridge work, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Wednesday night. Follow posted detour.

*NEW* Mile marker 4 to 6, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 6 off-ramps for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 6 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Mobile lane closures for bridge cleaning at various locations, Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for equipment moving and bridge removal work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of June 16.

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 522 (Remount Road) – Right shoulder closures between Route 665 (Chester Gap Road) and Conservation Drive for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 Twitter. Follow VDOT statewide accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Flickr. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: May 8-12, 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

(UPDATE) Albemarle Design-Build Projects

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Construction of diverging diamond interchange. Final pavement marking work will involve U.S. 250 lane and Interstate 64 ramp delays and continuing through the week between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers.

  • Sunday through Friday: U. S. 250 at the Exit 124 interchange. Expect delays onto Interstate 64 to access U.S. 250 eastbound and westbound lanes. Expect delays on U.S. 250 in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Speed limit reduced to 25 mph through the work zone.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). New roundabout. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect flagging operations Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 172 (Little Rock Lane) and Route 692 (Plank Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.
  • Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road) between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 803 (Goodloe Lane), in the northbound and southbound lanes.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge maintenance. Expect alternating right and left lane closures between mile marker 109 and mile marker 111 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, nightly, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closure between mile marker 114 and mile marker 118 in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 110 and mile marker 117 in the eastbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 125 and mile marker 128 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect mobile right and left shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Storm drain work. Expect stationary right shoulder closures between mile marker 122 and mile marker 123 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Tree removal operations. Expect alternating lanes closures in the westbound lanes between mile marker 124 and mile marker 134, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect mobile right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 136, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Permanent pavement repairs. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 697 (Sutherland Road) and Route 805 (Henderson Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Traffic sensor installation. Expect alternating lanes closures between Route 1722 (Worth Crossing) and Route 1515 (Airport Acres Road) in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Bridge painting. Expect alternating left lane closures between Route 752 (Mechums Depot Lane) and Route 240 (Three Notched Road) in the westbound lanes, Sunday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Route 20 (Monticello Avenue) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures between Interstate 64, Exit 121 (Charlottesville/Scottsville) off-ramp and Quarry Road, Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 600 (Watts Passage) – Bridge repairs. Expect all lanes closed to through traffic at Route 700 (Watts Farm Road), daily. Project completion expected Nov. 20, 2023.

Culpeper County

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 15 (North James Madison Highway) between Route 631 (Meander Run Road) and near the entrance to The Inn & Tavern at Meander, in the northbound lanes.
  • Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) at Route 757 (Stone Church Road) in the eastbound lanes.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway) – Mowing operations. Expect alternating lane closures between the Madison County line and the Fauquier County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Other construction. Expect alternating lane and shoulder closures with flaggers between North Blue Ridge Avenue and Aspen Street in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Mowing operations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, shoulder closures, and mobile work zones, daily, in the following areas.

  • U.S. 17 (Warrenton Road), between the Stafford County line and Route 709 (Belvoir Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway North), between the Culpeper County line to the Prince William County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway West), between Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) and the Warrenton Town line, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 8 a.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Route 28 (Catlett Road), between U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) and the Prince William County line, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Route 55 (John Marshall Highway), between Galemont Lane and Route 55 in the westbound lanes.
  • Route 55 (John Marshall Highway), between Route 628 (Blantyre Road) and Route 674 (Trapp Branch Road) in the westbound lanes.
  • Route 628 (Blantyre Road) between Route 674 (Georgetown Road)and Route 674 (Trapp Branch Road) in the northbound lanes.

(NEW) Paving operations – Expect lane closures with mobile work zone in the following areas:

  • Route 626 (Halfway Road) between Route 705 (Burrland Lane) to The Plains Town line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) between Route 28 (Catlett Road) and Route 656 (Remington Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday and Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 24 and mile marker 31 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect left lane closures between mile marker 32 and mile marker 29 in the westbound lanes, nightly, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. During right lane closures, exit 31 (The Plains/Old Tavern) will be closed.

(NEW) U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 712 (Delaplane Grade Road) and Route 623 (Three Fox Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 28 (Catlett Road) – Roadway improvements. Expect lane and shoulder closures with flaggers between Route 1120 (Edgewood Drive) and Route 661 (Oak Shade Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Route 609 (Courthouse Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect lane closures between Route 806 (Elk Run Road) and Route 612 (Brent Town Road) in the eastbound lanes daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 651 (Sumerduck Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect lane closures with flaggers between Route 668 (Savannah Branch Road) and Route 620 (Kellys Ford Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Greene County

(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect delays between Route 634 (Mutton Hollow Road) and Route 810 (Dyke Road) in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Road reconstruction, striping, curb and sidewalk work between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 680 (Pinewood Court) in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Please use extra caution through the work zone, daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Route 638 (Turkey Ridge Road) – Bridge replacement. Road will be closed between Route 634 (Bull Yearling Road) and Route 637 (South River Road). Project completion date, December 15, 2023

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Permanent pavement repairs. Expect mobile, alternating lanes closures, daily, between Exit 136 (Gordonsville/Palmyra) and Route 613 (Poindexter Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Orange County

(NEW) Route 669 (Marquis Road) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 629 (Lahore Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 626 (Scrabble Road) and Route 604 (Round Hill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Lee Highway) – Updating directional signs. Expect right shoulder closures between Route 683 (Library Road) and U.S. 211 (Warren Avenue), Monday through Friday, 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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VDOT : LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 24-30, 2023

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VDOT : LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 24-30, 2023

 

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 24-30, 2023

April 21, 2023 LYN-23-16

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 operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/work and roadside cleanup.

Work at specific locations: Please note district-wide activities above.

Appomattox County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Bedford County:

Route 221 (Forest Rd.) intersections Route 1425 Graves Mill and Route 1426 Gristmill Rd. Lane closures and changes in traffic pattern are likely. Expect lane closures on Rte. 221. Also, between the hours of 9 p.m. 6 a.m., Graves Mill will be closed between Rte. 221 and Gristmill Rd. Traffic will be detoured through Gristmill Rd. Signing, Barricades, Flaggers and Police will be in place to direct traffic. Started May 1 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Amherst County:

Buckingham County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Campbell County:

Route 29 N over NSRR, near airport –Bridge and approach work; est. comp. May 2023.
Route 460B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project. Lane closures/changes in traffic pattern are likely. Estimated completion May 12, 2023. Crews will be working in the median on Timberlake Road between Tomahawk Drive and Homewood Drive. Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:

Route 621 (Brook Hill Road) – Culvert replacement. Route 621 will be closed from Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) to Route 620 (Stoney Point Road) in Amelia County. This closure is set to begin on April 3, 2023 and is planned to end on May 12, 2023. Adequate signs for the closure and detour will be in place. The detour will use Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) to Route 654 (Sunnyside Road) to Route 600 (Stoney Point Road) to Route 620 (Stoney Point Mill Lane) and crossing into Amelia County. (Route 620 becomes Stoney Point Road in Amelia County). The detour then goes back to Cumberland County and Route 621 (Reed Rock Road/Fowlkes Bridge Road).

Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

Routes 501 & 610 – Passing lane project. Lane closures and shoulder closures will continue as needed with work along the shoulders. Fixed completion- May 5, 2023.
Route 733 – Bridge replacement project. Route 733 (East Hitesburg Rd.) will be closed to thru traffic between Route 602 (Hitesburg Church Rd.) and Route 734 (Red Banks Rd.) from January 30, 2023 through May 5, 2023. VDOT will provide adequate signs for the closure and detour during the closure. The detour will use Route 602 (Hitesburg Church Rd.) to Route 734 (Red Banks Rd.) back to Route 733 (East Hitesburg Rd.)

Please note district-wide activities above.

Lynchburg:

Route 29/460 (Campbell Ave–Concord Turnpike) – Bridge replacement. Northbound 29/ eastbound and westbound 460 speed limit 45 mph. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Completion July 31, 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Nelson County:

Route 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement. Lane closures and changes
in traffic patterns rescheduled and began the week of June 6. Est. comp July 14, 2024. Please note district-wide activities above.

Pittsylvania County:

Route 29 at Bannister River – Road closure for bridgework. Motorists should expect delays on Route 29 at the Bannister River in the Tightsqueeze area of Pittsylvania County. The northbound bridge will close for repair and both north and south traffic will cross the southbound bridge. Bridgework began April 4, 2022 and is continuing until approximately August of 2023.

Route 686 (Elkhorn Road) at Elkhorn Creek – Bridge Superstructure Replacement. Route 686 (Elkhorn Road) will be closed to through traffic from Route 680 (County Line Road) to Route 640 (Java Road) from April 24, 2023 to approximately June 2, 2023. A detour will utilize Route 680 (County Line Road) to Route 666 (Yeatts Store Road) to Route 640 Java Road and back to Route 686 (Elkhorn Road). VDOT will post adequate signs for the detour.

Please note district-wide activities above.

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

RED FLAG WARNING : High Wildfire Danger Today For Most Of Blue Ridge : 4.18.23

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RED FLAG WARNING : High Wildfire Danger Today For Most Of Blue Ridge : 4.18.23 
RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
314 AM EDT Tue Apr 18 2023

District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
314 AM EDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR VIRGINIA, SOUTHERN
MARYLAND, AND EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which
is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected through
  this evening. All outdoor burning is discouraged, as fires could
  rapidly spread and become uncontrollable.

* FUEL MOISTURE...Dropping to around 7 or 8 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Fire Weather Watch : (Upgraded to RED FLAG WARNING)

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Fire Weather Watch : (Upgraded to RED FLAG WARNING)
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect on Tuesday – April 18, 2023 – Click on the image above for the latest info / updates.

THIS WATCH HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A MORE CRITICAL RED FLAG WARNING. CLICK HERE FOR THAT ADVISORY.

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1225 PM EDT Mon Apr 17 2023

District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
1225 PM EDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA, EASTERN WEST
VIRGINIA, MOST OF MARYLAND, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Fire Weather Watch for northern and central VA, eastern
WV, most of MD, and DC, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon
through Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the lower
  elevations. West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the
  mountains.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and
  strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the
  rapid spread of fires Tuesday afternoon.

* FUEL MOISTURE...Less than 8 percent

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

Elevated Fire Danger (4.12.23) : EXPIRED

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Elevated Fire Danger (4.12.23) : EXPIRED
Via NWS : Some parts of the Blue Ridge will have an elevated chance for the spread of wildfires this afternoon. To the north and northwest there’s a Red Flag Warning. Click image for the absolute latest info.
ELEVATED THREAT FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES THROUGH THE EARLY
EVENING


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
903 AM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023


District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-
St. Marys-Calvert-Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill,
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs,
Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold,
Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California,
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby,
Prince Frederick, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Harrisonburg, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Lovingston,
Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, Orange, Gordonsville,
Culpeper, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly,
McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Falmouth,
Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, Turnbull, Hightown, Monterey,
Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge,
Lake Ridge, and Montclair
903 AM EDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...ELEVATED THREAT FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES THROUGH THE EARLY
EVENING...

West to northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected with gusts
around 20 to 25 mph through this afternoon and relative humidity
values will fall to between 20 and 30 percent. Given recent dry
weather, fuels are very dry. Therefore, an elevated fire danger
will continue until about 8 PM before the winds gradually weaken
and humidity rises.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged during this time. Please
refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can
burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire
suppression is readily available.

Frost Advisories, Freeze Watches & Warnings – EXPIRED

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Frost Advisories, Freeze Watches & Warnings – EXPIRED

Via NWS : Various freeze and frost advisors are in effect overnight into Monday morning – April 10, 2023. Click on image above for the absolute latest updates.

FROST ADVISORY / FREEZE WATCH / WARNING
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023

Nelson-Albemarle-Spotsylvania-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville,
and Fredericksburg
606 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023

…FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY…
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 to 36
degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 to 32 degrees possible.

* WHERE…Nelson, Albemarle and Spotsylvania Counties.

* WHEN…For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
morning.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023

Washington-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-
Clarke-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Staunton, Waynesboro,
Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal,
Berryville, Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange,
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Warrenton, Turnbull, Purcellville,
Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown,
and Moorefield
606 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023

…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY…
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures of 28
to 30 degrees west of the Blue Ridge, and 30 to 32 degrees
east of the Blue Ridge are expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-
freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE…Portions of north central Maryland, central, northern,
northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West
Virginia.

* WHEN…For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
morning.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
253 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023

Rockbridge-Amherst-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst,
and Appomattox
253 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023

…FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY…
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE…Rockbridge, Amherst, Appomattox and Buckingham
Counties.

* WHEN…For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
morning.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Firefly Celebrates 20,000 Connections – Donates $10K Scholarships For Local Students

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Firefly Celebrates 20,000 Connections – Donates $10K Scholarships For Local Students
CVEC / Firefly President & CEO Gary Wood with the Firefly Mascot, Flash at Veritas Vineyard & Winery last week in Afton, Virginia. April 2023

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), celebrated the milestone of 20,000 rural broadband connections this month at a private ceremony at Veritas Winery, demonstrating Firefly’s incredibly rapid growth and commitment to connecting central Virginia to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.

CVEC and Firefly accelerated their efforts to make broadband service available to all 39,000 CVEC members and completed mainline fiber construction of over 4,000 miles of fiber at the end of 2022 for a project total of $150 million. Connections for CVEC members will continue for the next few months in remaining project areas.

Firefly CEO and VP Tina Mallia speaks to the crowd gathered at Veritas last week in Afton, Virginia – April 2023

Firefly is expanding its reach in the region, which is great news for residents and businesses in the area who do not receive their electricity from CVEC and wish to take advantage of their lightning-fast internet. Through the Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) project, a partnership with 13 counties designed to bridge the digital divide and bring Firefly’s lightning-fast internet to unserved and underserved homes and businesses in rural central Virginia, Firefly will make broadband service available to another 50,000 underserved locations that are served by utilities such as Appalachian Power, Dominion Energy, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, and Southside Electric Cooperative.

 

Senator Creigh Deeds, Virginia District 25 remarks, “Bringing fiber broadband to rural communities is life-changing for the residents and a game changer in terms of remote learning and telework opportunities. We have been so fortunate for the vision and leadership of Gary Wood, the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative team, and the Board of Directors. When I think about Firefly’s 20,000th connection, I think about the number of school children who can more readily access outside learning materials, the small business owner who can now operate with lower overhead, and the older couple who can now video chat with their grandchildren. It is indeed worthy of a celebration.”

Over 165 guests joined on Wednesday, including Board of Directors, local and state elected officials, contractors, lenders, suppliers, business and residential customers, and business partners who have contributed to the company’s success. Welcoming remarks were offered by Firefly Communications Manager, Melissa Gay, Firefly’s Board Chairman George Goin, and luncheon sponsors Calix and Graybar.

Speakers at the celebration included Bruce Maurhoff, Firefly COO and Sr. VP, Tina Mallia; Firefly CFO and VP, Allen Powell; Board of Directors Chairman for S&N Communications; Firefly Business Customer Bill Tonkins of Veritas Winery; Firefly Residential Customer Susan McSwain of Nelson County; Congressman Bob Good VA-05; Senator Mark Peake District 22; Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger VA-07; Tamarah Holmes, Office of  Broadband Director for Department of Housing and Community Development; Jonathan Chambers, Partner at Conexon; and Gary Wood, Firefly CEO and President.

On reaching this milestone, Firefly President and CEO, Gary Wood, concludes, “Firefly has reached this milestone through the power of partnerships. All of the folks in this room today have played a critical part in reaching 20,000 rural broadband connections and transforming the lives of those who reside in rural central Virginia. Firefly is grateful to its loyal customers who trusted in us since we announced the start of the project in 2018. We have connected so many already, but there are at least twice that many who now want to be connected. We will keep moving as fast as we can until we achieve universal service in our area.”

Congressman Bob Good, VA-05, stated, “I am glad to celebrate Firefly Fiber Broadband’s efforts to reach over 20,000 rural homes in the 5th District with high-speed broadband internet. This greatly benefits education, local businesses, economic development, and thousands of citizens in our district.”

Firefly and CVEC joined with two business partners, CoBank and S&N Communications, to give back to the community as part of the celebration. Firefly donated $10,000 to the Roberta I. Harlowe Scholarship, awarded by VMDAEC Education Scholarship Foundation, which has provided 998 scholarships totaling $900,000. The scholarship, named for the former VMDAEC Scholarship Foundation Chair and current Vice Chair for the Board of Directors at CVEC Roberta Harlowe, will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 to winning students in the CVEC territory. Firefly’s donation will be matched by CoBank’s Sharing Success program, totaling a contribution of $20,000 to local scholarships for high school students.

Additionally, CVEC donated $10,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB), which serves multiple counties throughout the cooperative’s service area. S&N Communications, Inc., Firefly’s fiber construction partner, matched CVEC’s donation in the amount of $10,000.  According to the BRAFB, one dollar provides four meals for those in need.  The donation of $20,000 will supply over 80,000 meals to the local community.

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About Firefly Fiber Broadband
Headquartered in Palmyra, VA, Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. Firefly offers lightning-fast internet via fiber to the premise that is reliable and priced fairly with no hidden equipment costs or special introductory pricing that increases the base cost of phone or internet later.  Firefly has no contracts, no data caps, or slowdowns, and offers symmetrical upload and download speeds. Firefly Light offers 100 Mbps for $49.99; Firefly Flash offers 1 Gbps for $79.99, and Firefly Voice is $34.99 with a $5.00 discount when bundled with the internet.  For more information, visit www.fireflyva.com/rise.

About Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric utility serving over 38,000 homes, farms and businesses in the rural portions of 14 Virginia counties. CVEC is proud to be a Four-Star Cooperative for Service Excellence certified by the Touchstone Energy Service Excellence Program. CVEC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information, visit www.mycvec.com.

About Calix
Calix, Inc. is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing software platforms, systems, and services to support the delivery of broadband services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

About CoBank
CoBank is a $158 billion cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing, and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water, and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 75,000 farmers, ranchers, and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure, and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

About Conexon
Conexon works with Rural Electric Membership Cooperatives to bring fiber to the home to rural communities. We analyze economic feasibility, secure financing, manage construction, train employees, optimize business performance and determine optimal partnerships. We will be with you from a project’s conception all the way through to its long-term sustainability.

About Graybar
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VDOT : Traffic Alerts For Area : April 10-16 (unless otherwise noted)

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VDOT : Traffic Alerts For Area : April 10-16 (unless otherwise noted)

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 10-16, 2023

April 6, 2023 LYN-23-14

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 operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/work and roadside cleanup.

Work at specific locations: Please note district-wide activities above.

Appomattox County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Bedford County:

Route 221 (Forest Rd.) intersections Route 1425 Graves Mill and Route 1426 Gristmill Rd. Lane closures and changes in traffic pattern are likely. Expect lane closures on Rte. 221. Also, between the hours of 9 p.m. 6 a.m., Graves Mill will be closed between Rte. 221 and Gristmill Rd. Traffic will be detoured through Gristmill Rd. Signing, Barricades, Flaggers and Police will be in place to direct traffic. Started May 1 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Amherst County:

Buckingham County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Campbell County:

Route 29 N over NSRR, near airport –Bridge and approach work; est. comp. May 2023.
Route 460B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project. Lane closures/changes in traffic pattern are likely. Estimated completion May 12, 2023. Crews will be working in the median on Timberlake Road between Tomahawk Drive and Homewood Drive. Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:

Route 621 (Brook Hill Road) – Culvert replacement. Route 621 will be closed from Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) to Route 620 (Stoney Point Road) in Amelia County. This closure is set to begin on April 3, 2023 and is planned to end on May 12, 2023. Adequate signs for the closure and detour will be in place. The detour will use Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road) to Route 654 (Sunnyside Road) to Route 600 (Stoney Point Road) to Route 620 (Stoney Point Mill Lane) and crossing into Amelia County. (Route 620 becomes Stoney Point Road in Amelia County). The detour then goes back to Cumberland County and Route 621 (Reed Rock Road/Fowlkes Bridge Road).

Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

Routes 501 & 610 – Passing lane project. Lane closures and shoulder closures will continue as needed with work along the shoulders. Fixed completion- May 5, 2023.
Route 733 – Bridge replacement project. Route 733 (East Hitesburg Rd.) will be closed to thru traffic between Route 602 (Hitesburg Church Rd.) and Route 734 (Red Banks Rd.) from January 30, 2023 through May 5, 2023. VDOT will provide adequate signs for the closure and detour during the closure. The detour will use Route 602 (Hitesburg Church Rd.) to Route 734 (Red Banks Rd.) back to Route 733 (East Hitesburg Rd.)

Please note district-wide activities above.

Lynchburg:

Route 29/460 (Campbell Ave–Concord Turnpike) – Bridge replacement. Northbound 29/ eastbound and westbound 460 speed limit 45 mph. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Completion July 31, 2023.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Nelson County:

Route 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement. Lane closures and changes
in traffic patterns rescheduled and began the week of June 6. Est. comp July 14, 2024. Please note district-wide activities above.

Pittsylvania County:

Route 29 at Bannister River – Road closure for bridgework. Motorists should expect delays on Route 29 at the Bannister River in the Tightsqueeze area of Pittsylvania County. The northbound bridge will close for repair and both north and south traffic will cross the southbound bridge. Bridgework began April 4, 2022 and is continuing until approximately August of 2023.

Route 686 (Elkhorn Road) at Elkhorn Creek – Bridge Superstructure Replacement. Route 686 (Elkhorn Road) will be closed to through traffic from Route 680 (County Line Road) to Route 640 (Java Road) from April 24, 2023 to approximately June 2, 2023. A detour will utilize Route 680 (County Line Road) to Route 666 (Yeatts Store Road) to Route 640 Java Road and back to Route 686 (Elkhorn Road). VDOT will post adequate signs for the detour.

Please note district-wide activities above.

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

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR APRIL 10 – 14, 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

*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, April 10 – 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 5 to 14, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for maintenance of drainage structures, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mile marker 7 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 28.

Mile marker 13 to 17, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Jackson River, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 30.

*NEW* Exit 24, westbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 159 (Dunlap Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control for culvert replacement and slope repairs between Route 665 (Moss Run Road) and Route 717 (Boone Road), 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 28. Work zone is about 4.3 miles south of Route 665.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Burger Lane) and Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) for utility work, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through October 6.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, April 10 – 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mile marker 50 to 54, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for milling, paving and pavement-marking operations, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through April 28.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, April 10 – 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mile marker 190 to 196, northbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound alternating lane closures between Conifer Lane and Route 1025 (Boundary Line Lane) for pavement widening, guardrail improvements, installation of rumble strips and pavement markings, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through April 20.

*NEW* Route 39 (Maury River Road) – Shoulder closures for tree removal operations between Route 729 (Back Draft Road) and Route 732 (Rick Mast Loop), Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Goshen town line and Route 39 (Maury River Road) for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 21.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 699 (Agners Mill Road) – Traffic redirected onto temporary causeway between Route 608 (Forge Road) and dead end for replacement of bridge over tributary to Maury River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 27.

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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 87 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, April 10 – 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mile marker 89 to 88, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 97 to 95, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, April 11 – May 4 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, April 10 – 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mile marker 211 to 207, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for drainage work, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. through April 28.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 222 to 223, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 225 to 222, southbound – Be alert for vehicles along shoulder due to utility work, April 10 – June 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound single lane closures between Staunton city limits and Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road/Quick’s Mill Road) for utility work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 250 (Hanky Mountain Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road) and Route 728 (Stover Shop Road) for maintenance of Jennings Branch bridge, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 5.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) and Route 603 (Pond Gap Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Little Calfpasture River, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 31.

Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road) – Closed between Route 775 (Buttermilk Road/Craig Shop Road) and Route 773 (Westview School Road) for bridge replacement, through April 20. Follow posted detour.

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 240 to 242, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures and closures of Exit 243 on-ramp as needed for drainage work, April 10 – 20 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 240 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll traffic control as needed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of April 27. During slow-roll operations, be alert for temporary on-ramp closures at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Overnight alternating lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.  Traffic restrictions are for bridge demolition related to Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement and replacement of Route 720 bridge.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Business Route 33 (Old Spotswood Trail) – Flagger traffic control between Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) and Route 340 (South Stuart Avenue, Elkton) for inspection of bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*UPDATE* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound overnight closures between Cantrell Avenue and Burgess Road, April 16 – 20 nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Follow posted detour. Single lane closures between Carlton Street and University Boulevard for bridge and roadway work, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through April 28. Be alert for travel-lane shifts in both directions. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement.

Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 847 (Rawley Springs Road) and West Virginia line for shoulder repairs, ditch and pipe work, brush and tree cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 1.

Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) – Northbound single lane closures for utility work between Bridgewater northern town limits and Harrisonburg southern city limits, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through May 2.

*UPDATE* Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic uses temporary Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacementwith estimated project completion in November 2023.

Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 937 (Link Way) and West Virginia state line for shoulder widening and striping operations, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 720 (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 fall 2023. Follow posted detour.

Route 895 (Fieldale Place) – Closed to through traffic between Harrisonburg city limits and Route 710 (Reservoir Street) for sewer line replacement with estimated completion of April 30. 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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 611 (Farmview Road) – Closed between Route 629 (Hollow Run Road) and Route 631 (Hawksbill Avenue) for bridge superstructure replacement, through April 20. Follow posted detour.

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

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike/North Massanutten Street) – Shoulder closures between Radio Station Road and Forest Glen Court (Strasburg) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 17.

Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson) – Northbound shoulder closures with traffic shifted to center lane for curb and gutter work, southbound lane closures as needed. Work zone is between Route 292 (Conicville Road) and Route 1316 (Avondale Avenue), through July 31.

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 25.

Route 55/48 (John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control near Frederick County line for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Route 55 (East King Street, Strasburg) – Shifting travel lanes for utility work between Acton Place and Lemley Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday.

Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Shoulder closures between Route 637 (Powhatan Road) and Route 761 (Capon Road) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 17.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 600 (Zepp Road) – Flagger traffic control near intersection with Route 603 (Van Buren Road) for maintenance to Cedar Creek bridge, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 24.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for equipment moving and bridge removal work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 27.

*NEW* Mile marker 318 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of bridge over railway, Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound mobile lane closures for utility work between Route 656 (Morgan Mill Road) and Route 660 (Woods Mill Road), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike/Martinsburg Pike) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures or flagger traffic control for roadway sweeping between Warren County line and Route 838 (McCanns Road), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures near Route 11 intersection (Martinsburg Pike) for inspection of bridge over railway, Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Route 55/48 (Wardensville Pike) – Flagger traffic control near Shenandoah County line for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Route 127 (Bloomery Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) and West Virginia state line paving operations, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 657 (Senseny Road) – Flagger traffic control for road widening between Route 1265 (Crestleigh Drive) and Route 1214 (Underwood Lane), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 7 (Berryville Pike) and Route 820 (Eddys Lane), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 681 (Chestnut Grove Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 685 (Light Road) and Route 805 (Myers Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Back Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 24.

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

*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 644 (Gun Barrel Road) and Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 12.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Mile marker 7 to 13, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for maintenance of various bridges, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 28.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for equipment moving and bridge removal work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 27.

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.

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 Twitter. Follow VDOT statewide accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Flickr. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: April 10-14, 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.

To ease travel for the Easter 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, April 7 until noon Tuesday, April 11.

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

(UPDATE) Albemarle Design-Build Projects – Be alert for construction activities in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Construction of diverging diamond interchange. Speed limit reduced to 25 mph through the work zone. Paving operations will be underway with alternating lane closures and flaggers between Route 1140 (Peter Jefferson Parkway) and Route 1146 (Hunters Way), in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Paving includes all on and off ramps at the Exit 124 interchange, Tuesday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  •  U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). New roundabout. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect flagging operations Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 172 (Little Rock Lane) and Route 692 (Plank Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

  • Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road) between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 803 (Goodloe Lane), in the northbound and southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Street sweeping operations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, Monday through Friday in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) between Route 179 (Hansens Mountain Road) and the Charlottesville City line, in the eastbound lanes and westbound lanes, 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

  • Route 20 (Stony Point Road) between U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 1421 (Elk Drive) in the northbound lanes, 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.

  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 743 (Earlysville Road), in the eastbound and westbound shoulders, 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.

  • Route 631 (Rio Road) between Route 8 (Melbourne Road) and Route 743 (Earlysville Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.

  • Route 652 (Old Brook Road) between Route 631 (Rio Road) and Route 854 (Carrsbrook Drive, in the northbound and southbound lanes, 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.

  • Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

  • Route 1456 (Four Seasons Drive) between Route 852 (Commonwealth Drive) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Herbicide spraying. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning and brush removal. Expect mobile right and left shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Tree removal operations. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 143 and mile marker 148 in the eastbound lanes and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Tree removal operations. Expect right shoulder closures between Exit 129 (Keswick/Boyd Tavern) and Route 616 (Black Cat Road) in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 125 and mile marker 127 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect lane closures between Route 804 (Thackers Lane) and Route 633 (Cove Garden Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Traffic sensor installation. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1722 (Worth Crossing) and Route 1515 (Airport Acres Road) in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Culpeper County

(NEW) Route 685 (Fleetwood Heights Road) – Other construction. Expect road closure at Route 676 (Beverly Ford Road) just west of the intersection. Drivers should detour around the area, Monday through Friday.

(NEW) Route 718 (Mountain Run Lake Road) – Paving operations. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 1121 (Hawthorne Avenue), Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Other construction. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between North Blue Ridge Avenue and Aspen Street in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 24 and mile marker 32 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 29 and mile marker 32 in the westbound lanes, nightly, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. During right lane closures, Exit 31 (The Plains/Old Tavern) will be closed.

(NEW) Route 28 Catlett Road – Roadway improvements. Expect lane and shoulder closures with flaggers between Route 1120 (Edgewood Drive) and Route 661 (Oak Shade Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Fluvanna County

(NEW) Route 631 (Dogwood Drive) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Expect total road closure at Route 613 (Bybees Church Road), daily. Expected completion date is May 1, 2023.

Greene County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Median road construction. Expect intermittent lane closures at U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Road reconstruction, striping, curb and sidewalk work. Expect a changing traffic pattern between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 680 (Pinewood Court) in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Please use extra caution through the work zone, daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 136 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 208 (New Bridge Road) and the Spotsylvania County line, daily, in the northbound and southbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Madison County

(NEW) Route 687 (Fairgound Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures between Route 9731 (Mountaineer Lane) and U.S. 29 (South Main Street),  in the northbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Orange County

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Vegetation control. Expect mobile work zone between Route 231 (Gordonsville Circle) and Route 674 (Little Skyline Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) Tree removal operations – Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), between U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) and the Warren County line in the northbound and southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), between Route 231 (F T Valley Road) and the Culpeper County line in the northbound and southbound lanes.

  • Route 231 (F T Valley Road), between U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) and the Madison County line.

Road conditions and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. VDOT updates are also on Facebook and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.
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