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Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon Across Parts Of The Blue Ridge (3.7.23)

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Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon Across Parts Of The Blue Ridge (3.7.23)

 

Via NWS : Some areas of the Blue Ridge will have an increased fire danger this afternoon. Tuesday – March 7, 2023
Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and Evening
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
629 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2023

Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, New Castle,
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst,
Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston,
and Keysville
629 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2023

...Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and Evening...

Across the Foothills and Piedmont region of Virginia and North
Carolina, relative humidities will reach a minimum of 20 to 30
percent during the afternoon hours. Sustained winds will be 10 to
20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph.

These winds, low relative humidity levels, and low fuel moistures
will increase the risk of ignition and spread of wildfires this
afternoon and evening.

Across the North Carolina mountains, northwest winds will
be 15 to 30 mph sustained with gusts around 35 mph. The strongest
of these winds are expected in the morning hours, not coinciding
with the afternoon minimum relative humidities of 30 to 50 percent.

Residents in these areas are encouraged to postpone burning and
to properly extinguish all smoking materials. Many destructive
wildfires each year are started due to improperly discarded
smoking materials.

VDOT : Weekly Traffic Alert, March 6-12, 2023

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VDOT : Weekly Traffic Alert, March 6-12, 2023

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 6-12, 2023

March 2, 2023 LYN-23-08

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 29B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely Starting May 1. 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:
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.
Route 723 (Old Roseland Road) – Culvert Replacement. Route 723 (Old Roseland Road) will be closed to thru traffic from Route 151 (Patrick Henry Highway) to the intersection of Route 655 (Roseland Road) from February 13, 2023 to approximately April 7, 2023. A detour will be in place with signage. The detour will utilize Route 151 (Patrick Henry Highway) to Route 655 (Roseland Road) back to Route 723 (Old Roseland Road).
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.

Please note district-wide activities above.

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

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MARCH 6 – 10, 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

Mile marker 7 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through March 31.

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* Mile marker 35 to 41, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 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. Mobile traffic control for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Burger Lane) and Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) for utility work, March 6 – October 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 646 (Meadow View Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) and Route 618 (Dunns Gap Road) for pipe repairs and installation, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.

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

*UPDATE* Mile marker 42 to 55, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance and bridge cleaning, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 175 to 176, northbound and southbound  – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of Route 11 overpass bridge, Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 176 to 178, northbound and southbound  – Overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of bridges over Route 692 (Cedar Creek Road), March 12-13 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 190 to 177, southbound – Right shoulder closures for bridge cleaning, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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 March 24.

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 606 (Raphine Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 919 (Stoners Hill) and Route 851 (Midway School Road) for inspection of I-81 overpass bridges, Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 606 (Raphine Road) – Possible shoulder closures between Route 804 (Shady Lane) and Route 917 (Oakland Circle/Old B&O Road) for utility work, Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

*NEW* 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, March 6 – April 6 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 710 (Sterrett Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 717 (Fox Road) and Route 11 (Lee Highway) for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 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

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 97 to 99, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work including along Exit 99 off-ramps, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Exit 99, eastbound – Narrowing of off-ramp for inspection of I-64 overpass bridges, Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 215 to 227, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work including along Exits 217, 222 and 225 off-ramps, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 218 to 221, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of Route 647 bridge, Sunday night (March 12) from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound right shoulder closures for sign work between Route 792 (Sangers Lane) and I-81 northbound on-ramp, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures and narrowing of I-64 on-ramps between Waynesboro city limits and Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 708 (Miss Phillips Road) and Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) for utility work, March 6 – 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Shoulder closures for sign work between Route 2042 (Whistle Lane) and Route 2020 (Franklin Street), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near intersection with Route 703 (Buttermilk Spring Road), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 662 (Greenville School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) and Route 1205 (Main Street, Greenville) for maintenance to bridge over Pine Run, March 6 – 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Route 795 (Saint James Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 254 (Hermitage Road) and Route 807 (Farm Draft Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Christians Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 13.

*NEW* Route 5118/624 (South Delphine Avenue, Waynesboro) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Augusta County line and 16th Street for inspection of I-64 overpass bridges, Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 northbound or southbound slow-roll traffic control for removal of Route 720 overpass bridge, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of April 6. During slow-roll operations, be alert for temporary on-ramp closures at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Northbound exit 247 on-ramp closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Detour posted. Northbound and southbound overnight lane closures for bridge demolition work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 6. Work is related to Route 720 overpass bridge replacement.

*NEW* Mile marker 242 to 253, northbound – Overnight mobile left lane closures for maintenance to cable rail, Sunday through Thursday nights (March 5 – 9) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 242 to 249, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for removal of Route 33 overpass bridges, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of March 30. Northbound or southbound slow-roll traffic control from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Work is related to Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement project.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound left shoulder closures between Route 9372 (McGaheysville Elementary School) and Route 842 (Mountain Grove Road) for tree removal operations, March 6 – 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Shoulder closures between Route 847 (Rawley Springs Road) and Dry Run Road/Last Left Lane for tree removal operations, March 6 – 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*UPDATE* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures as needed between Burgess Road and MLK Jr. Way. Be alert for travel-lane shifts in both directions, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March 17. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Overnight alternating lane closures between Carlton Street and University Boulevard for bridge demolition, March 6 – 30 nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement project.

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

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 March 24. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 211/340 (Lee Highway) – Westbound lane closures between Route 766 (Hamburg Road) and Route 646 (Kauffmans Mill Road) for tree removal operations, March 6 – 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*NEW* Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 661 (Sunnyview Drive) and Route 663 (Island Ford Road) for resurfacing operations, March 3 – April 3 from 7 a.m. to 5 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 689 (Chapel Road/Marksville Road/Ida Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 679 (Hill Top Circle) and Route 670 (Somers Road) for resurfacing operations, March 3 – April 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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* Exit 279, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures along interchange ramps for inspection of bridges over Stony Creek, Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 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 2023.

Route 55 (East King Street/Front Royal Road, Strasburg) – Shoulder closures between Route 1975 (Park Road) and Route 11 (Massanutten Street) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 20.

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 6.

Mile marker 317, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for soil and rock testing, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Possible shoulder closures for utility work between I-81 interchange and Route 659 (Valley Mill Road), 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 883 (Snowden Bridge Boulevard) and West Virginia state line for resurfacing operations, March 3 through April 3 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 688 (Stony Hill Road) and West Virginia state line for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 21.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 636 (White Oak Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 642 (Tasker Road) and eastern intersection with Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) for resurfacing operations, March 3 through April 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 706 (Opequon Church Lane) and Winchester city limits for resurfacing operations, March 3 – April 4 from 7 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

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

No lane closures reported.

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 6.

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: March 6-10, 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 – Be alert for construction activities in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Construction of diverging diamond interchange. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1140 (Peter Jefferson Parkway) and Route 1146 (Hunters Way) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday, 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 Monday 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.

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

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 120, in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 116, in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 105, in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 107 (Crozet) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 118B (Charlottesville/Culpeper) and U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway), the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 121A (Scottsville) and Route 20 (Scottsville Road), in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 109, in the westbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 119, in the westbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 107 (Crozet) and U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), in the westbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 118B (Charlottesville/Culpeper) and U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway), in the westbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between Interstate 64 and Business 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extended), in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 1227 (Savannah Court) and Route 9896 (Henley Junior High School), in the eastbound lanes.

  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road) at Route 708 (Red Hill Road), in the southbound lanes.

  • Route 627 (Carters Mountain Road) at Route 727 (Blenheim Road), in the northbound lanes.

(NEW) Pipe repairs/installation – Expect lane closures in the following areas.

  • U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) 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.

  • Route 751 (Brownsville Road) at U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Soil borings – Expect right and left shoulder closures, nightly, in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) between Route 854 (Carrsbrook Drive) and Route 1670 (Ashwood Boulevard) in the northbound lanes, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 824 (Patterson Mill Lane) and the off-ramp from Interstate 64 at Exit 107 (Crozet), 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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

Interstate 64 — Tree removal operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 142 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 708 (Red Hill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect a total road closure between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily.

Culpeper County

(NEW) Pipe repairs/installation – Expect lane closures in the following areas:

  • Route 658 (Mount Pony Road) at Route 661 (Blackjack Road). All eastbound and westbound lanes closed, daily, beginning 7 a.m. Monday.

  • Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road) between Route 675 (Thoms Road) and Route 700 (Mount Dumpling Road) All southbound and northbound lanes closed. Drivers should follow detour signs around the work zone, beginning Wednesday at 7 a.m. to Friday at 4 a.m.

  • Route 1150 (Clair Manor Drive) between Route 1157 (Chateau Road) and Route 1156 (Edgehill Place), alternating lane closures with flaggers, Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Updating directional signs. Expect right shoulder closures at mile marker 101 in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Fauquier County

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 16 and mile marker 33 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 29 and mile marker 32 in the westbound lanes, daily, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Route 612 (Brent Town Road) – Milling. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 639 (Cromwell Road and Route 610 (Aquia Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fluvanna County

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Tree removal operations. Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between Route 640 (Haden Martin Road) and Route 635 (Cannery Lane) in the southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greene County

U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) — Road reconstruction. Both shoulders are closed between Route 680 (Pinewood Court) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes while crews work behind barrels. Traffic is diverted onto the newly constructed eastbound lanes while crews reconstruct the westbound lanes. Drivers should use caution through the work zone and stay alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway daily. Expected completion in summer 2023.

(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Tree trimming operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 625 (Goose Pond Road) and the Rockingham County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Louisa County

(NEW) Super load – Expect lane closures with mobile work zone, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the following areas.

  • Interstate 64 between mile marker 87 and mile marker 136 in the westbound lanes, Wednesday.

  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) between Interstate 64 west off-ramp at Exit 136 (Gordonsville/Palmyra) and U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road), in the southbound lanes, Tuesday.

  • U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) Interstate 64 west off ramp, Exit 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell), Wednesday.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Pothole patching. Expect ramp closures at Exit 159 (Goochland/Gum Spring) in the westbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 719 (Days Bridge Road) – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between lane and shoulder closures on northbound lane for bridge deck patching, Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Route 1070 (Pinewood Drive) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 790 (Shorewood Drive) and Route 1070 (Pinewood Drive) cul-de-sac in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Madison County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (South Seminole Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 662 (Shelby Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Route 614 (Locust Dale Road) – Bridge maintenance. The bridge at Route 614 (Locust Dale Road) will be closed for work crews to remove debris from the river. Drivers should watch for message boards, and seek an alternate route. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Route 630 (Thoroughfare Road) – Pipe replacement. Expect total lane closure between Route 631 (Leon Road) and Route 632 (Beahm Town Road), daily. Drivers should follow detour signs.

Orange County

(NEW) Route 655 (Weybum Road) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 726 (Pumphouse Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) Milling – Expect alternating lane closures, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) between Route 621 (Yancy 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 Route 608 (Ashby Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.

  • Route 707 (Slate Mills Road between Route 695 (Boston Drive) and Route 649 (Grindstone Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes.

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.

High Wind Warning : CANCELED

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High Wind Warning : CANCELED
Via NWS : A High Wind Warning is in effect for part of the day Saturday along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This includes Wintergreen Resort. Click on the image above for the most recent updates.
HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
654 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows,
Wintergreen, 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
654 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, with the
  highest winds along the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Front.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and
  the Blue Ridge Mountains and Highland County in Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

Weather Bulletin : Various Winter Advisories / Warnings In Effect Friday 3.3.23

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Weather Bulletin : Various Winter Advisories / Warnings In Effect Friday 3.3.23
Click on image above from NWS for the absolute latest updates.

Additional updates have been issued to this original watch

Here’s an ice storm warning for Skyline Drive

A winter weather advisory for other nearby mountain areas including the BRP and Wintergreen Resort. including the BRP and Wintergreen Resort. 

WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
751 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
(Including Big Meadows)
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
(Including Wintergreen Resort)-Western Mineral-
751 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations in
excess of one quarter of an inch are possible. Winds could gust
as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE…In Maryland, Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany
Counties. In Virginia, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and
Central Virginia Blue Ridge. In West Virginia, Western Mineral
County.

* WHEN…From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The greatest ice accumulations are likely
above 2000 feet with lesser amounts below.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Virginia State Parks : Campgrounds Opening March 3

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Virginia State Parks : Campgrounds Opening March 3
Photo VADCR : Tent camping at Fairy Stone State Park

VADCR Richmond

Virginia State Parks campgrounds will open on March 3, 2023. Full-service campgrounds with bathhouses are open from the first Friday in March through the first Monday in December, with the exception of Douthat, Hungry Mother, Pocahontas and Shenandoah River state parks, which have full-service campgrounds open year-round. Due to a campground renovation project, camping at Claytor Lake State Park will not open until April 1.

Spring is right around the corner and whether you are looking for a week long retreat or a restful weekend getaway, Virginia State Parks has you covered. The camping options are plentiful and vary from cabins and bunkhouses to yurts and primitive camping. Each park offers different scenic camping options, so be sure to do your research before booking your stay.

Are you a member of the Customer Loyalty Program? If not, check out the web page and see how you can start earning rewards for staying at a campground, cabin, bunkhouse or in a lodge at the parks you love.

Visit the camping web page for more details about reservations, cancelations and severe weather procedures. If you are traveling with horses, be sure to visit the equestrian camping page for all the policies dealing with horses while camping.

Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) and choosing option 5. You can make lodging reservations up to 11 months in advance or, for camping, up to 2 p.m. on the day of arrival, so start planning your next adventure today.

All parks with campgrounds now offer site-specific reservations for campsites. This new reservation system allows a camper to view an interactive map and choose an available site to reserve.

Managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia State Parks offers more than 1,800 campsites, with options ranging from primitive camping to RV sites with electric and water hookups.

The View From Up Top

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The View From Up Top
Photo by Joy Rayman : What a beautiful view looking down on the clouds in the Rockfish Valley from the overlook on Afton Mountain along Route 250. Sunday – February 26, 2023

Afton Mountain Overlook
Route 250
Near The Nelson/Augusta/Albemarle County Line

We’ve got a saying. “Even the drive to the dump is beautiful in Nelson!” And that’s the absolute truth. Thanks to Joy Rayman for these beautiful photos of the clouds down below as seen from the 250 overlook heading up Afton Mountain.

Incidentally, Joy was one of the first people we covered back in the inaugural issue in 2005. She was, and still is, part of a belly dancing group.

There’s Joy in the upper right photo in our very first issue back on April 1, 2005. How can that much time have passed already? Click to enlarge and read that story.

 

Joy took these photos looking down into the Rockfish Valley of Nelson on Sunday morning, February 26, 2023.
It’s not a totally rare occurrence to see this here in the Blue Ridge, but it doesn’t happen everyday either. Sunday – February 26, 2023

 

Looking down as the clouds hug the mountains at the Afton Overlook along Route 250 heading up the mountain. Sunday – February 26, 2023

What beautiful and peaceful photos Joy! Thank you and thanks for making us take a look back at that very first issue!

VDOT Weekly Road Report For The Area : Feb. 27-March 3, 2023

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VDOT Weekly Road Report For The Area : Feb. 27-March 3, 2023

Note: As of Monday morning 2.27.23 the Lynchburg Report has not been received.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Feb. 27-March 3, 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 Culpeper District’s Travel Alerts web page.

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 is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect shoulder closures, and stay alert for crews 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, 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.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning and shoulder repairs. Expect right and left shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 — Tree removal operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 142 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), right northbound lane closure between Route 854 (Carrsbrook Drive) and Route 1670 (Ashwood Blvd), Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  • Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) will be closed between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily.

(NEW) Route 20 (Scottsville Road) – Shoulder repairs. Northbound lane closed at Route 720 (Harris Creek Road) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Traffic will be flagged through the work zone.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Ditch cleaning. Expect southbound left lane closure between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 643 (Rio Mills Road), Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29/250 Bypass – Ditch cleaning. Expect southbound alternating lane closures between Route 654 (Barracks Road) and U.S. 29 interchange, Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Soil borings. Right lane and right shoulder closures in the vicinity of the I-64 interchange, Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) Route 22 (Louisa Road) – Bridge repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 616 (Black Cat Road) and Route 648 (Clarks Tract), Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Culpeper County

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

(NEW) Route 615 (Rapidan Road) – Bridge repairs. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 653 (Wilhoite Lane), Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Sign installation work –Right shoulder closures at the following locations for installation of traffic sign foundations, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

  • U.S. 15 between Route 299 (Madison Road) and Route 9566 (Simms Drive)

  • U.S. 29 at Route 721 (White Oak Road)

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) from Route 621 (Colvin Road) to Route 29 (Rixeyville Road)

  • Route 3 (Germanna Highway) at Route 647 (Revercomb Road)

Fauquier County

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 31 and mile marker 18 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 29 and mile marker 32 in the westbound lanes, daily, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(UPDATE) Route 610 (Aquia Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect lane closures between Route 846 (Beaver Lodge Road) and Route 848 (Tower Hill Road) in the eastbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Greene County

U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) — Road reconstruction. Both shoulders are closed between Route 680 (Pinewood Court) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes while crews work behind barrels. Traffic is diverted onto the newly constructed eastbound lanes while crews reconstruct the westbound lanes. Drivers should use caution through the work zone and stay alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway daily. Expected completion in summer 2023.

(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Ditch cleaning. Mobile, alternating lane closures from Route 610 (Toms Road) to Route 680 (Pinewood Court), Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Louisa County

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect shoulder closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 148 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 33 (East Main Street) – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures with flaggers, between Route 208 (West Main Street) and U.S. 522 (Cross County Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 719 (Days Bridge Road) – Bridge deck repairs. Expect lane and shoulder closures on northbound lane for bridge deck patching, Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Madison County

(NEW) Route 630 (Thoroughfare Road) – Pipe replacement. All lanes closed between Route 631(Leon Road) and Route 632 (Beahm Town Road), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Route 230 (Wolftown-Hood Road) – Driveway pipe installation. Expect lane and shoulder closures between Route 661 (Trinity Lane) and Route 662 (Graves Mill Road) in the eastbound lanes, Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 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 Facebook and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 3, 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 7 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through March 31.

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.

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. Mobile traffic control for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Shoulder closures between Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) and Route 608 (Tinkertown Road) for installation of water line, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 646 (Meadow View Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) and Route 618 (Dunns Gap Road) for pipe repairs and installation, February 27 – March 10 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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 42 to 40, westbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 46 to 50, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 200 to 205, northbound – Right shoulder closures for tree and brush removal, Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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 Friday.

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 606 (Raphine Road) – Possible shoulder closures between Route 804 (Shady Lane) and Route 917 (Oakland Circle/Old B&O Road) for utility work, Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 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

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

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of traffic signals between Staunton city limits and just south of Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) intersection, Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Right-turn lane and shoulder closures between Route 616 (Dam Town Road/Fort Defiance Road) and Route 742 (Willow Sprout Road) for soil boring operations, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*NEW* Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of traffic signals at I-64 interchange, Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

*NEW* Route 285 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of traffic signals between Route 625 (Wilson Boulevard/Midway Lane) and Route 935/631 (Expo Road/Ladd Road), Tuesday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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 608/285 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of traffic signals between Route 635 (Barterbrook Road) and Route 250 (Jefferson Highway), Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

*NEW* Route 635 (Barterbrook Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures for inspection of traffic signals at Route 544 (Frontier Drive) intersection, Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Route 795 (Saint James Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 254 (Hermitage Road) and Route 807 (Farm Draft Lane) for maintenance to bridge over Christians Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 13.

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 northbound or southbound slow-roll traffic control for removal of Route 720 overpass bridge, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of April 6. During slow-roll operations, be alert for temporary on-ramp closures at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Northbound exit 247 on-ramp closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Detour posted. Northbound and southbound overnight lane closures for bridge demolition work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 6. Work is related to Route 720 overpass bridge replacement.

*NEW* Mile marker 242 to 249, northbound and southbound – Overnight northbound or southbound slow-roll traffic control for removal of Route 33 overpass bridges, February 27 – March 30 nights from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Work is related to Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement project.

*NEW* Mile marker 251 to 264, northbound and southbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures as needed between Burgess Road and MLK Jr. Way. 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 improvementproject.

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

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 March 24. 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 622 (Judy Lane Extension) – Shoulder closures between Route 623 (Judy Lane) and Route 624 (Pine Grove Road) for utility pole replacements, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 689 (Chapel Road) – Shoulder closures near intersection with Route 679 (Hill Top Circle) for utility pole replacements, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Friday.

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 288 to 289, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of Route 657 overpass bridge, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.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 2023.

Route 55 (East King Street/Front Royal Road, Strasburg) – Shoulder closures between Route 1975 (Park Road) and Route 11 (Massanutten Street) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 20.

Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control near intersection with Route 761 (Capon Road) for utility work, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Wednesday.

Route 55 (Wardensville Pike) – Flagger traffic control near Shenandoah County line for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 211 (West Old Cross Road) – Single lane closures near I-81 interchange for inspection of interstate overpass bridges, Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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 6.

*NEW* Mile marker 315 to 316, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of Route 744 overpass bridge, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Mile marker 317, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for soil and rock testing, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of March 9.

*NEW* Mile marker 321 to 322, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of Route 672 overpass bridge, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Possible shoulder closures for utility work between I-81 interchange and Route 659 (Valley Mill Road), February 27 – March 10 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 688 (Stony Hill Road) and West Virginia state line for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 21.

Route 55 (Wardensville Pike) – Flagger traffic control near Shenandoah County line for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound right lane closures for utility work between Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) and Route 1054 (Clydesdale Drive), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.

SECONDARY ROADS

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

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

No lane closures reported.

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 6.

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.

Weather Bulletin : Winter Weather Advisory : CANCELED

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Weather Bulletin : Winter Weather Advisory : CANCELED

 

Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.

Some lower elevations have been removed from the advisory.

VAZ019-024-035-251600-
/O.CAN.KRNK.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230225T1900Z/
Alleghany VA-Rockbridge-Amherst-
950 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…

Temperatures have warmed into the upper 30s to around 40. Icing is
no longer expected… just a cold rain mixed with sleet at times.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
401 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

VAZ503-504-507-508-WVZ505-506-251715-
/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0012.230225T1300Z-230225T2100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
401 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of a coating to around one inch and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Highland County Virginia, Pendleton County West
  Virginia, and the central and northern Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday. A mixture of light snow,
  sleet, and freezing rain will overspread the area between 7 AM
  and 10 AM. Precipitation will end between 1 PM and 4 PM.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
  possi
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
401 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

VAZ025-026-251715-
/O.EXA.KLWX.WW.Y.0012.230225T1300Z-230225T2100Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-
401 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. A coating of snow and
  sleet. A light glaze of ice from freezing rain is expected along
  the ridges above 2,000 feet.

* WHERE...Augusta and Rockingham Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday. A mixture of light snow,
  sleet, and rain will overspread the area between 8 and 10 AM
  this morning. Precipitation will end between 1 PM and 4 PM this
  afternoon. The rain is expected to freeze on elevated surfaces,
  mainly along the ridges above 2,000 feet.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
ble. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
438 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

VAZ019-020-024-035-WVZ507-508-251745-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0010.230225T1000Z-230225T1900Z/
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Lewisburg,
White Sulphur Springs, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
438 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of the Alleghany Highlands, southern Shenadoah
  Valley, and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Slick spots on bridges, overpasses and sidewalks
  possible.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while driving. Also be careful if
venturing outside. Sidewalks, decks, and parking lots could be
slick.

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wintergreen Resort Announces Last Day Of Ski Season This Sunday Feb 26 At 5PM

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Wintergreen Resort Announces Last Day Of Ski Season This Sunday Feb 26 At 5PM
Screenshot from Wintergreen Resort Web Cam Network – Friday – February 24, 2023

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

It’s been a tough year for skiing at Wintergreen. On Friday the resort posted to their Facebook page that the 22-23 season would officially end this week on Sunday at 5PM.

“The southeast has experienced two consecutive weeks of record warm temperatures far above the seasonal norms for February. In spite of a valiant effort to keep the ski season going by making snow at every opportunity, we’ve made the difficult decision to conclude the 2022-23 winter season this Sunday, February 26 at 5:00pm.”

You can see more in their posts below.

News Bulletin : VSP : Last Body Pulled From December Incident In Rockfish River

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News Bulletin : VSP : Last Body Pulled From December Incident In Rockfish River
File : Photo via VSP : Crews searching the Rockfish River near Schuyler for victims of a fatal car incident where a vehicle went into the water. Wednesday – 12.28.22

Near Schuyler
Bridgeport Lane and Johnson Hollow
Nelson County, Virginia

From VSP:

“On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Virginia State Police Search & Recovery Team (SRT) divers located the last missing body in the Rockfish River in Nelson County. The SRT has returned every week to the Rockfish River to search for the missing individuals since the vehicle they were riding in was swept away by rushing floodwaters in December.

The body recovered this morning will be transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner for autopsy, examination and positive identification.

This concludes the SRT divers’ search efforts.

At 11:41 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2022, the Virginia State Police was alerted to a submerged vehicle in the Rockfish River near the intersection of Bridgeport Lane and Johnson Hollow in Nelson County. A 1997 Toyota 4Runner tried to cross the flooded Rockfish River at a low river crossing on Bridgeport Lane and was swept away by the strong current. The crossing is on private property.

The bodies of Christopher W. Doss, 17, of Arrington, Va., and an 11-year-old male were located on the riverbank.

Once the Toyota was retrieved from the river, troopers recovered the body of Pharoh M. Shabazz, 30, of Arrington, Va., from inside the vehicle.

After multiple searches of the Rockfish River, the VSP SRT located the body of Myson Sylvestre, 18, of Arrington, Va. on Jan. 27, 2023.

None of the individuals were related.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

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