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Lovingston : Nelson Sheriff David Hill Announces Re-Election Bid

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Lovingston : Nelson Sheriff David Hill Announces Re-Election Bid

 

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

Sunday, July 9, 2023, Nelson County Sheriff David Hill released a Facebook video formally announcing his re-election candidacy for Nelson County Sheriff.

Hill was first elected sheriff in November 2015 and then re-elected four years later in a race against contender Daniel Jones.

Earlier this year in March, former Virginia State Trooper Mark Embrey announced his candidacy to oppose Hill in the November general election.

Arrington : Bronze Statues Unveiled To Honor Nelson Natives Earl Hamner, Jr & Jimmy Fortune (Video)

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Arrington : Bronze Statues Unveiled To Honor Nelson Natives Earl Hamner, Jr & Jimmy Fortune (Video)

 

Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia

It was a joyful, sometimes tearful day, at The Nelson County Historical Society – Oakland Museum. A typical hot and humid Virginia July was the backdrop as a few hundred people packed a tent and the grounds near the museum. They were there to watch a 2 hour program that ended with the unveiling of bronze statues honoring and remembering Nelson native writer Earl Hamner, Jr and songwriter Jimmy Fortune. Fortune is best known for his years touring with The Statler Brothers. The late Hamner is best known as the creator of the highly successful 70’s TV show, The Waltons.


Above in the video, Oakland Museum volunteers remove the veil to reveal the bronze statues that honor and remember singer/songwriter Jimmy Fortune and Schuyler native writer and creator of The Waltons, Earl Hamner Jr.

Oakland Museum volunteer and program coordinator and presenter, Woody Greenberg, tells those in attendance Saturday how the idea for the statues took shape and eventually became – reality. From left to right : Jimmy Fortune (singer & honoree) Actress Kami Cotler (she played Elizabeth on The Waltons) there to speak on behalf of the cast for the late Earl Hamner, Jr. Jesse Rutherford, Nelson BOS Chair and Greenberg.

In addition to the statues being unveiled at the end of the program, Nelson Board Of Supervisors Chairman Jesse Rutherford presented a resolution from the board proclaiming June 8, 2023 at Earl Hamner, Jr and Jimmy Fortune Day.

Jimmy Fortune, singer/songwriter from Nelson County, sings three different songs to the crowd in attendance on Saturday. One of the songs he sang was a favorite of Hamner’s – Virginia Dreams.

Ironically Earl Hamner, Jr. would be 100 years old on Monday – July 10th. Hamner passed away on March 24th, 2016. (More about his passing in our post from that date)

Kami Cotler, who played Elizabeth on the series The Waltons, made the trip from the west coast to Nelson County to speak on behalf of the cast of the show and reflect on her time with Hamner during the years since her start. Cotler was cast in the original 1971 pilot, The Homecoming, that was the TV inspiration for The Waltons that ran over the next decade in the 1970s. “Nelson is beautiful as always, and there is so much more to see and do! I visited the Quarry Gardens, which are so beautiful and inspiring. I see distilleries, cider presses, breweries…I even bought coffee beans roasted in Lovingston. I hadn’t visited the NC Historical Society’s Museum. They’ve done a beautiful job and adding an exhibit on local music makes it that much more interesting. I felt honored to be included in the celebration of Earl & Jimmy, and I’ve had a lovely time catching up with my Nelson Co friends from when I lived and taught here,” she told us the next day after soaking in the weekend of events.


Above in this video, the late Earl Hamner, Jr. discusses The Homecoming. Originally inspired from a novel written By Hamner, it eventually was turned into a TV movie and ultimately The Waltons.

In addition to the honorees speaking, many other friends and celebrities reflected on their association with Hamner and Fortune. One of the former members of The Statler Brothers was on hand to say a few words. Before his former musicians spoke, Fortune told the crowd, “I said if a statue is going to be made of me, one has to be made of Earl Hamner as well.”

The statues are on display for the public to see anytime they like. They are on the front lawn of The Nelson Historical Society & Oakland Museum in Arrington, Virginia just south of Lovingston. You can learn more about the genesis of the statues and other displays honoring Hamner and Fortune by heading on over to their website here.

For a look back at our relationship with Earl Hamner, Jr. in his living years you can read our archives from past years. 

 

Nellysford : Three Notch’d 151 Getting Closer!

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Nellysford : Three Notch’d 151 Getting Closer!

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

Three Notch’d 151 is getting much closer to opening their entire facility in Nellysford. They are located in the former building that once was Wild Wolf Brewing. (history on Wild Wolf here and their sale to Three Notch’d)

This weekend they are holding whats called a Beer Warming at the Nellysford location. See details below.

On Saturday afternoon July 7th Three Notch’d is holding a Beer Warming. They are ready to server food just yet, but they are slowly ramping up with this weekend event. Click above on the image for more info.

We’ll keep you updated on the progress as they head toward full opening in the weeks ahead.

 

 

Happy 4th Of July 2023 : Wintergreen & Lovingston Fireworks! (Video)

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Happy 4th Of July 2023 : Wintergreen & Lovingston Fireworks! (Video)

 

Nelson County, Virginia

Showers and thunderstorms, sometimes severe, paused long enough for Wintergreen Resort to put on their annual 4th of July fireworks display Sunday night. Storms earlier in the day paused and the yearly event went off without a hitch before more severe storms moved in just before midnight.

Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department also held their first annual fireworks show at the high school stadium on Monday night.

Photo By Tommy Stafford : Adam & Peyton Stafford look on as fireworks are launched from the football stadium behind Nelson County High in Lovingston – July 3, 2023.
Photo By Tommy Stafford : Severe Thunderstorms moved through just minutes before the fireworks were set to begin. But they moved slid far enough east for the show to start. Several trees were blow down along Route 29 north of Lovingston due to the storms. Monday – July 3, 2023

For a look back at some of the previous fireworks shows at Wintergreen Resort, you can click here.

Rockbridge : Virginia’s Natural Bridge Now Under State Ownership

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Rockbridge : Virginia’s Natural Bridge Now Under State Ownership

 

Rockbridge County, Virginia

Virginia’s landmark Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County is now fully under state ownership.

The deed establishing the Commonwealth of Virginia as the owner of the natural wonder and 1,530 acres surrounding it was recorded in Lexington on June 15.

The property was previously held by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit organization that works to protect public land. The organization worked with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) through its acquisition process to transfer the property to the Commonwealth for permanent stewardship. It has been managed as a Virginia State Park since 2016.

“We are extremely grateful to the stakeholders who came together and worked tirelessly to make this acquisition possible. Now, the Department of Conservation and Recreation can ensure the protection of this natural, cultural and historic resource in perpetuity,” said Matthew Wells, DCR director.

Kent Whitehead, regional director of land protection for Trust for Public Land, said, “Although Natural Bridge has been open to the public for decades, until the conservation community stepped in, that public access was not guaranteed, and the surrounding land could have been subdivided and sold. TPL is proud to have played a role with other organizations and the Commonwealth in permanently protecting this iconic landscape for future generations.”

The deed’s recordation date coincided with the 87th anniversary of the Virginia State Park System, which opened in 1936 with just six parks — Douthat, First Landing, Fairy Stone, Staunton River, Hungry Mother and Westmoreland.

“Virginia’s state parks got a great anniversary present,” said Dr. Melissa Baker, director of Virginia State Parks. “Now Virginians, and people all over the world who are captivated by the Natural Bridge, can rest assured that this natural wonder will forever be accessible to them as a Virginia State Park.”

A National Historic Landmark, the Natural Bridge is a 215-foot-tall limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek that has drawn visitors since the 18th century.

Thomas Jefferson, who called the bridge “the most sublime of nature’s works” and thought it should be held in public trust, purchased the Natural Bridge and 157 acres from King George III of Great Britain 249 years ago.

In 2014, approximately 1,700 privately owned acres, including the Natural Bridge, were slated to be sold at auction. The Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund, administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA), made a loan to prevent piecemeal development of the landmark.

“It’s important to realize that almost a decade ago, Virginians were at risk of losing public access to one of the Commonwealth’s most recognized and revered natural features,” said VRA Executive Director Shawn Crumlish. “The Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund made it possible to conserve this landmark and protect the streams on the property.”

TPL took over the remaining loan balance in 2022 for an interim conservation period.

“We could not have achieved this milestone in the history of state parks without our partners at TPL and VRA, and the foresight and dedication of past and present state parks field staff and agency leaders,” said Brian Fuller, real property manager at DCR.

The park’s master plan (PDF), approved in 2021, called for making several improvements after the state took ownership, including moving Route 11 off the bridge, as recommended by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Wintergreen Hardware – New Owners Continue Improvements

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Wintergreen Hardware – New Owners Continue Improvements

 

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

By Tommy Stafford

Back in the end of May we told you about the completed sale of Wintergreen Hardware to Jackson Cox. The Watson family had owned the decades old business since it started.

Over the past several days representatives from an Ace hardware subsidiary have been in the store completely restocking items and putting in a huge new inventory.

A representative from Emery-Jensen stocks the shelves in Wintergreen Hardware with more new inventory. The store was sold to new owners in May 2023. Photo taken June 26, 2023

Jackson, tells us the new inventory installation will be complete in the next day or so.

 

Shelves have been generously stocked with all kinds of new merchandise at Wintergreen Hardware in Nellysford, Virginia. Monday – June 26, 2023

Jackson tells us more changes and improvements are on the way. Stay tuned!

Big Storms Rolled Through Monday Night

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Big Storms Rolled Through Monday Night

 

Nelson County, Virginia

By Tommy Stafford 

As predicted, in this post about watches for the area on Monday, huge storms with strong winds, hail and heavy rain pounded several counties in the Blue Ridge. The above photo  shows some of the lesser damage, but significant none the less.

Photo By Dondi Brandon : Hail falls on this deck in Afton – Monday – June 26, 2023
Clock on the screen grab of the image above to go to the history of Monday’s storm at our weather station in Roseland.

Our BRL-Maple Brook Farm rain gauge in Bryant/Roseland of Nelson County (above) measured 2.99″ inches of rain before midnight.

Many other locations received even more rainfall and more intense storm damage.

We have a quieter week ahead with seasonal days and cools nights. Other than a renegade shower or thunderstorm, no organized activity is expected until we get to Friday into the weekend.

 

 

VDOT – Scheduled Maintenance & Road Work For Week of June 26 – June 30

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VDOT – Scheduled Maintenance & Road Work For Week of June 26 – June 30

 

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org.

District-wide activities:

Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge & guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/work and roadside cleanup.

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

Appomattox County:

Route 131 (Old Courthouse Rd.) from Route 460 BUS (Confederate Blvd.) to Route 460 Bypass (Richmond Highway) – Route 131 Reconstruction. Shoulder and lane closures expected. Estimated completion October, 2024.
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 Route 221. Signing, Barricades, Flaggers and Police will be in place to direct traffic. Starting May 1, 2022 and est. comp. June 30, 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. end of July, 2023. Be prepared for lane closures July 7 – July 9 and July 14-16.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:

Route 15 (Farmville Highway) at Route 15/360 BUS (Four Locust Highway) – Roundabout project. Lane closures and changes to traffic patterns expected. Estimated completion October 2024.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:
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.)

Route 360 (James D. Hagood Highway) from Route 607 (Rodgers Chapel Rd.) to Route 92 (Clover Rd.) – Safety improvements: Shoulder widening, Rumble strips, Guardrail replacement. Lane closures expected. Estimated completion November 2023.
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. Paving operations for Southbound lane structure and tie-ins to begin June 6, 2023. Anticipate shifting traffic onto the new structure on June 30. 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 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. Anticipate shifting traffic onto the new structure the week of June 26. Estimated completion August, 2023.

Please note district-wide activities above.

Prince Edward County:

Route 460 at intersection with Route 307 – Milling and paving project. Use caution. A change in traffic pattern is in place. Turn lane to Route 307 remains open. Right lane is closed in advance of the intersection with Route 307 for westbound traffic.
Please note district-wide activities above.

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR JUNE 26 – 30, 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 7 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for bridge maintenance at various locations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 18 (Potts Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 614 (Castile Road) and Route 788 (Llama Drive) for slope repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 47 to 44, westbound – Overnight right lane closures for milling and paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 13.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 176 to 178, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of August 27.

Mile marker 183 to 184, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Hops Hill Road, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of September 20.

Mile marker 202, northbound – Overnight right lane closure for spill cleanup, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Thursday night.

Mile marker 203 to 200, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for milling, paving and striping operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights through July 13.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 606 (Raphine Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 706 (Steeles Fort Road) and Route 11 (Lee Highway) for pavement repairs, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Route 608 (Shafer Lane) – Closed to through traffic between Route 130 (Wert Falkner Highway) and Route 708 (Gilmores Mill Road) for replacement of Cedar Creek bridge, through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

*NEW* Route 612 (Blue Grass Trail) – Flagger traffic control between Route 677 (Kygers Hill Road) and Route 611 (South Buffalo Road) for pavement repairs, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.

*NEW* Route 639 (Ebenezer Circle) – Flagger traffic control between eastern and western intersections with Route 60 (West Midland Trail) for pavement repairs, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.

*NEW* Route 674 (Union Run) – Flagger traffic control between Route 251 (Collierstown Road) and Route 670 (Spring Valley Road) for pavement repairs, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 615 (Davis Run Road) and Route 656 (Bertie Lane) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

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, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

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

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 87 to 95, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of June 26.

Mile marker 89 to 99, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for ditch work, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 97 to 95, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 13. Occasional overnight on-ramp closures at exit 96. During ramp closures, traffic will be detoured to exit 94.

Mile marker 100 to 91, westbound – Overnight right lane closures for milling, paving and line painting, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 13.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 212 to 211, southbound – Occasional overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Route 662 (Stover School Road), 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 13.

Mile marker 217 to 220, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 226, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures including along Exits 221, 222 and 225 off-ramps for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 28. Possible closure of northbound Exit 225 off-ramp as needed.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 228 to 220, southbound – Overnight right lane closures for milling and paving, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 234 to 235, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Chesapeake Western railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 13.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 659 (Peyton Hill Road) and Kerry Lane for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Route 11 (Lee Highway, Mount Sidney) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures and flagger traffic control between Route 646 (Fadley Road) and Bolivar Street/Mount Sidney School Lane for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 666 (Lofton Road) and Rockbridge County line for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

Route 250 (Jefferson Highway, Fishersville) – Eastbound and westbound overnight mobile lane closures between southbound I-81 on- and off-ramps and Route 792 (Brand Station Road/Sangers Lane), including closures as needed of southbound I-81 on-ramp for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 11.

Route 250 (Jefferson Highway, Fishersville) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 1005 (Chandelle Boulevard) and Route 637 (Jericho Road) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

*UPDATE* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Overnight closures of ramps onto southbound I-81 as needed for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 11.

Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 1721 (Grandview Drive) and Route 649 (Augusta Farms Road/Locust Grove Lane) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Closed to through traffic between Route 633 (Patton Farm Road) and Route 848 (Rankin Lane) for replacement of bridge over Kennedy Creek with box culvert through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

Route 654 (White Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 800 (Folly Mills Station Road/Springfield Lane) and Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) for road repairs, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 30.

Route 654 (White Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 652 (Guthrie Road) and Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) for pavement resurfacing, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

*UPDATE* Route 662 (Stover School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) and Route 604 (McClures Mill Road) for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Route 662 (Stover School Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 613/697 (Old Greenville Road) and Route 1201 (Palmer Street) for maintenance to I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 30. Overnight flagger traffic control as needed.

*UPDATE* Route 694 (Swartzel Shop Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) and Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

*NEW* Route 909 (Harold Cook Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) and dead end for repairs to Norfolk Southern railroad crossing, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday (June 25).

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 237 to 259, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs and ditch cleaning operations, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

Mile marker 240 to 242, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures including closures of Exit 240 off-ramp as needed for milling, paving and striping operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

Mile marker 240 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll traffic control as needed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of August 3. 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.

*NEW* Mile marker 242 to 243, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of bridges over Blacks Run, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.

Mile marker 258 to 254, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures including closures of Exit 257 off-ramp as needed for milling, paving and striping operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 6.

*NEW* Mile marker 262 to 264, northbound – Overnight left shoulder closure for cleanup operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* 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 July 28.  Be alert for travel-lane shifts. 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 guardrail installation and striping operations, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Runions Creek Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 612 (Sours Run Road) and Route 726 (Happy Valley Road) for replacement of Runions Creek bridge with box culvert. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion June 29.

Route 635 (Humes Run Road/River Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 33 Business (Old Spotswood Trail) and Route 665 (Dovel Road) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

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.

*NEW* Route 752 (Beaver Creek Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 613 (Spring Creek Road) and Route 745 (Martin Miller Road) for replacement of Spring Creek bridge, July 5 – September 28. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 340 Business (Main Street, Stanley) – Flagger traffic control between Route 767 (Church Avenue) and Route 638 (Honeyville Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 642 (Stonyman Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 689 (South Antioch Road) and Luray town limits for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 28.

Route 689 (Ida Road) – Closed between Route 629 (Hollow Run Road) and Route 629 (Ida Hollow Road) for replacement of bridge over East Hawksbill Creek, through July 20. Follow posted detour.

Route 689 (South Antioch Road/Stonyman Road/Ida Road/Marksville Road/Chapel Road) – Flagger traffic control between Stanley town limits and Luray town limits for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 28.

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

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 264 to 299, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for mowing operations, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through June 25.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 268 to 270, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Shenandoah River North Fork, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 271 to 272, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridges over railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 13.

*NEW* Mile marker 271 to 272, northbound and southbound – Be alert for work vehicles on shoulders due to survey operations, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 291 to 298, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 25.

Route 42 (Senedo Road) – Flagger traffic control between Rockingham County line and Route 728 (Flat Rock Road) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30.

*NEW* Route 263 (Orkney Grade) – New speed limit of 45 miles an hour in the area of Route 614 (South Middle Road) just west of Mount Jackson. Lower speed limit takes effect Wednesday, June 28.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 653 (Brook Creek Road) – Closured to through traffic between Route 623 (Back Road) and Route 636 (Sand Ridge Road) for installation of box culvert, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through June 30. Follow posted detour.

Route 661 (Ridgeley Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) and Route 600 (Headley Road) for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 28.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 324, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for mowing, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night. Daytime shoulder closures for mowing, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

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 the night of August 3.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 661 (Welltown Road) and Route 661 (Redbud Road) utility work, 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning (June 25).

Route 50 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures between Route 781 (Prince Frederick Drive) and Clarke County line for ditch cleaning operations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight alternating mobile lane closures between Winchester city limits and West Virginia state line for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the night of June 25.

Route 259 (Carpers Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane and shoulder closures between West Virginia state line and Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the night of June 25.

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

*UPDATE* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight alternating mobile lane closures between West Virginia state line and Winchester city limits for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night.

Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound single lane closures between Route 739 (Apple Pie Ridge Road) and Route 654 (Cedar Grove Road) for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 30.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 600 (Hayfield Road) – Possible shoulder closures between Route 743 (Flint Ridge Lane) and Route 753 (Rosenberger Lane) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 27 to July 13.

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

Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Overnight left lane closures for mowing operations, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

NEW* Mile marker 6 to 7, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for inspection of bridges over Crooked Run, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for mowing operations, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

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 the night of August 3.

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 619 (Mountain Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 618 (Menefee Lane) and Route 615 (Wakeman Mill Road) for pipe replacement, 7 a.m. Monday through 4 p.m. Friday. Drivers follow posted detour.

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: June 26-30, 2023

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

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

Albemarle County

(NEW) Construction of a diverging diamond interchange – Expect single lane closures, Sunday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Interstate 64, exit ramp 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) between Interstate 64 and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), in the eastbound lanes.
  • Interstate 64, on ramp between U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) and Interstate 64 in the westbound lanes.
  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) on-ramp to Interstate 64, between U.S. 250 and Interstate 64 in the eastbound lanes.
  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) between Route 1140 (Peter Jefferson Parkway) and Route 1107 (South Lego Farm) in the eastbound 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, between mile marker 123 and mile marker 124 in the eastbound lanes.
  • Interstate 64, between Exit 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), in the eastbound lanes.
  • Interstate 64, at mile marker 125, in the westbound lanes.

Tree removal operations – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 107 and mile marker 129 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 107 and mile marker 114, in the westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Brush removal – Expect alternating lane closures, and shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 107 and mile marker 121, in the eastbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, between overpass with Route 637 (Dick Woods Road) and overpass with U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), in the westbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route 20 (Stony Point Road), between Route 1421 (Elk Drive) and the Orange County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Soil borings – Expect lane closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 866 (Greenbrier Drive) and Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), between Route 1411 (Inglewood Drive) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Ditch cleaning operations – Expect mobile work zone with alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124 in the westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 123 and mile marker 131, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Super load– Expect delays in the following areas, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 124 and mile marker 118 in the westbound lanes.
  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway), between Business U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extension) and Route 460 (Richmond Highway) in Lynchburg.

(NEW) Bridge repairs – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

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

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

U.S. 29 (Thomas Nelson Highway) – Herbicide spraying. Expect mobile alternating lane closures between the Nelson County line and the Greene County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect five-minute delays between Route 632 (Faber Road) and Route 804 (Thackers Lane), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 20 (Valley Street) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 6 (Irish Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) Route 231 (Gordonsville Road) – Other construction. Expect right shoulder closures between Route 740 (Zion Hill Road) and Route 640 (Turkey Sag Road) in the northbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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.

Route 692 (Plank Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Expect total road closure between Route 637 (Dick Woods Road) and Route 635 (Craigs Store Road) at the Mechum River bridge. Drivers should follow posted detour. Project completion date: June 27, 2023.

City of Charlottesville

Soil borings – Expect lane closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Emmet Street), between Route 3416 (Angus Road) and Route 743 (Hydraulic Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • U.S. 250 (250 Bypass), between Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) and the ramp from U.S. 29 (Emmet Street), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Route 3439 (Hydraulic Road), between Route 3431 (Brandywine Drive) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), in the northbound and southbound lanes, nightly, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 250 (250 Bypass) – Traffic sensor installation. Expect alternating lanes closures between Saint Anne’s Road and Birdwood Road in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Culpeper County

New roadway construction – Expect road closures and detours with flaggers for a new roundabout, in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (West Evans Street), closed at North Blue Ridge Avenue. Follow detour signs around the intersection. Project completion date: August 31, 2023.
  • U.S. 522 (West Evans Street), closed between North Blue Ridge Avenue and Aspen Street, in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures between Sturgis Lane and Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 646 (Old Stillhouse Road) and Route 707 (Slate Mills Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 663 (Alanthus Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 685 (Fleetwood Heights Road) and Route 1022 (Brenridge Drive) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Bridge inspection work – Expect alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 66, at mile marker 20 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Route 621 (Freemans Ford Road), between Route 651 (Lees Mill Road) and Route 710 (Clover Hill Road), Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 15 and mile marker 23 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Tree trimming operations. Expect shoulder closures between mile marker 30 to mile marker 34 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect lane and should closures between mile marker 29 and mile marker 30, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 651 (Sumerduck Road) – Bridge repairs. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers, between Route 615 (Mount Ephraim Road) and Route 615 (Silver Hill Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 661 (Botha Road) – Bridge superstructure repairs/replacement. Expect road closure betweenRoute 660 (Saint Paul’s Road) and Route 663 (Covington’s Corner Road). Project completion date: July 14, 2023.

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

Fluvanna County

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 — Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers at mile marker 132, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Tuesday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) – Super load. Expect delayed traffic in a mobile work zone between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and Route 1109 (Glenorchy Drive), in the westbound lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greene County

(UPDATE) Herbicide spraying – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail, between Route 1120 Lake Saponi Drive and the Madison County line in the northbound and southbound lanes.
  • U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail), between the Rockingham County line and the Orange County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 609 (Fredericksburg Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) / U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) Intersection Improvements – Expect milling, paving, striping, punch list, and grassing on U.S. 29 and U.S. 33 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. and nightly on U.S. 29.

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

(UPDATE) Shoulder repairs – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 33 (South Spotswood Trail), between Route 22 (Louisa Road) and U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Route 22 (Mineral Avenue), between Route 208 (East First Street) and U.S.33 (Jefferson Highway), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Line painting – Expect mobile alternating lane closures, daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the following areas:

  • U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) between Route 607 (Bybee Road) and Route 696 (Mallory Road) in the eastbound lanes.
  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) between Route 708 (Blue Ridge Drive) and Route 795 (Zion Park Road) in the eastbound lanes.
  • Route 625 (Chalklevel Road) between Route 22 (Davis Highway) and Route 624 (Mount Pleasant Church Road) in the northbound lanes.

Tree removal operations – Expect lane closures, in the eastbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Interstate 64 at Exit 136 (Gordonsville/Palmyra).
  • Interstate 64 at Exit 143 (Louisa/Ferncliff).

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect traffic delays in a mobile work zone between mile marker 157 and mile marker 163, Sunday, 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Paving operations. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 133 and mile marker 136, in the westbound lanes, nightly, 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway – Super load. Expect traffic delays in a mobile work zone between Sommerfield Drive and U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road), Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) — Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Hound Dog Boulevard and Red Hill Trail, in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Madison County

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Herbicide spraying. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between the Greene County line and the Culpeper County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes. Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Route 231 (Orange Road) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures between U.S 29 (Seminole Trail) and the Orange County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Route 707 (Nethers Road) – Bridge replacement. Expect total road closure at Route 749 (Moon Road). Please follow posted detour signs around the work zone. Expected completion date August 10, 2023.

Orange County

Route 20 (Constitution Highway) – Herbicide spraying. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and the Albemarle County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) Route 729 (Richmond Road) – Bridge inspection work. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 676 (Gore Road) and Toad Hill lane, Thursday, 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.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch : Until 9 & 10 PM ! EXPIRED !

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch : Until 9 & 10 PM ! EXPIRED !

 

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH  – Until 9 & 10 PM

Via NWS : A closer look the watch area. Click on the image above to see the latest updates from NWS.
From Storm Prediction Center : Areas of concern for severe weather during the afternoon and evening. Monday – June 26, 2023 (Click image for more information on the day 1 severe weather outlook)
From SPC :Additional areas added to the Severe T-Storm Watch until 10 PM. Click for more information on the graphic above.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 393
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
305 PM EDT MON JUN 26 2023

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 393 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

VAC007-009-011-019-023-025-029-031-033-035-036-037-041-045-049-
053-057-063-065-067-075-077-081-083-085-087-089-095-097-101-109-
111-117-121-127-135-141-143-145-147-149-155-161-163-175-181-183-
197-530-570-590-595-620-670-678-680-690-730-750-760-770-775-830-
270200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0393.230626T1905Z-230627T0200Z/

VA
.    VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

AMELIA               AMHERST             APPOMATTOX
BEDFORD              BOTETOURT           BRUNSWICK
BUCKINGHAM           CAMPBELL            CAROLINE
CARROLL              CHARLES CITY        CHARLOTTE
CHESTERFIELD         CRAIG               CUMBERLAND
DINWIDDIE            ESSEX               FLOYD
FLUVANNA             FRANKLIN            GOOCHLAND
GRAYSON              GREENSVILLE         HALIFAX
HANOVER              HENRICO             HENRY
JAMES CITY           KING AND QUEEN      KING WILLIAM
LOUISA               LUNENBURG           MECKLENBURG
MONTGOMERY           NEW KENT            NOTTOWAY
PATRICK              PITTSYLVANIA        POWHATAN
PRINCE EDWARD        PRINCE GEORGE       PULASKI
ROANOKE              ROCKBRIDGE          SOUTHAMPTON
SURRY                SUSSEX              WYTHE


VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

BUENA VISTA          COLONIAL HEIGHTS    DANVILLE
EMPORIA              FRANKLIN            HOPEWELL
LEXINGTON            LYNCHBURG           MARTINSVILLE
PETERSBURG           RADFORD             RICHMOND
ROANOKE              SALEM               WILLIAMSBURG


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 392
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
215 PM EDT MON JUN 26 2023

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 392 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

VAC003-013-015-043-047-059-061-069-079-091-099-107-113-125-137-
139-153-157-165-171-177-179-187-510-540-600-610-630-660-683-685-
790-820-840-270100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0392.230626T1815Z-230627T0100Z/

VA
.    VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ALBEMARLE            ARLINGTON           AUGUSTA
CLARKE               CULPEPER            FAIRFAX
FAUQUIER             FREDERICK           GREENE
HIGHLAND             KING GEORGE         LOUDOUN
MADISON              NELSON              ORANGE
PAGE                 PRINCE WILLIAM      RAPPAHANNOCK
ROCKINGHAM           SHENANDOAH          SPOTSYLVANIA
STAFFORD             WARREN


VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

ALEXANDRIA           CHARLOTTESVILLE     FAIRFAX
FALLS CHURCH         FREDERICKSBURG      HARRISONBURG
MANASSAS             MANASSAS PARK       STAUNTON
WAYNESBORO           WINCHESTER

Wintergreen : Funeral Arrangements Finalized For WPD Officer Christopher Wagner, II

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Wintergreen : Funeral Arrangements Finalized For WPD Officer Christopher Wagner, II

Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Officer Chris Wagner:

Visitation: Open to the Public Monday, June 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Augusta Expo Event Center, 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, VA 22939

Funeral Service: Open to the Public Monday, June 26, 2023

12 p.m.

Augusta Expo Event Center, 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, VA 22939

Burial: Open to the Public:

Monday, June 26, 2023 Following Service

Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980

The Wagner family does not want to be approached by any media and we ask that you respect their privacy.

At the Wagner family’s request, the visitation and burial are NOT open to media coverage

Previous stories on Officer Wagner here and here.

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