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High Wind Warning : Portions Of Blue Ridge Saturday Into Sunday AM (Updated 6:40 AM 4.1.23)

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High Wind Warning : Portions Of Blue Ridge Saturday Into Sunday AM (Updated 6:40 AM 4.1.23)
Parts of the Blue Ridge that were under a High Wind Warning Saturday int early Sunday morning. Click on the image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.

HIGH WIND WARNING Includes Wintergreen Resort
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
246 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

Washington-Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-
Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge–
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Cumberland, Staunton,
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock,
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah,
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Big Meadows, Wintergreen,
Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown,
Moorefield, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale,
Headsville, and Fort Ashby
246 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN…From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
640 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,
Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville,
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale,
Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington,
Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista,
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top,
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson,
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
640 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph
expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia
and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Expect several periods of high wind gusts
today and tonight.

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.

Be aware of where you are parking your vehicle and walking to
avoid damage or injury from falling trees limbs and branches.

High Wind Watch For Much Of The Blue Ridge Saturday (Includes BRP & Wintergreen Resort)

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High Wind Watch For Much Of The Blue Ridge Saturday (Includes BRP & Wintergreen Resort)

 

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

HIGH WIND WATCH (The watch area will likely expand & be upgraded to warnings later)
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
649 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,
Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville,
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale,
Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington,
Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista,
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top,
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson,
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
649 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia
and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN…From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
312 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

Garrett-Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frostburg, Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro,
Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal,
Berryville, Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney,
Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, 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
312 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.

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

* WHEN…From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

VDOT Road & Traffic Report Updates For March 27- April 2, 2023

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VDOT Road & Traffic Report Updates For March 27- April 2, 2023

 

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 27-April 2, 2023

March 23, 2023 LYN-23-13

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. NOTE: On March 20, 21, 27, & 28, the northbound lane may encounter brief traffic stoppages (2-5 minutes) for crane operation.
Route 460B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project. Lane closures/changes in traffic pattern are likely. Estimated completion May 12, 2023. Crews will be working in the median on Timberlake Road between Tomahawk Drive and Homewood Drive. Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. On March 28 & 29 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., there will be intermediate traffic closures up to 15 Minutes in the intersection of 460B (Timberlake Road) and Route 622 (Waterlick Road) to set mast arms for the new signals. Troopers, flaggers, signs, and message boards will be utilized to notify and control traffic.
Please note district-wide activities above.

Charlotte County:
Please note district-wide activities above.

Cumberland County:

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

Please note district-wide activities above.

Halifax County:

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 608 over the Roanoke River – Bridge Painting. Beginning March 10, 2023 and will be in operation until early April. Flagging operations will be in place.
Route 29 at Bannister River – Road closure for bridgework. Motorists should expect delays on Route 29 at the Bannister River in the Tightsqueeze area of Pittsylvania County. The northbound bridge will close for repair and both north and south traffic will cross the southbound bridge. Bridgework began April 4, 2022 and is continuing until approximately August of 2023.

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

Please note district-wide activities above.

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

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR MARCH 27 – 31, 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 April 28.

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

*NEW* Mile marker 17 to 18, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Monday through Thursday 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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 190 to 205, northbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 197 to 196, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

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

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 699 (Agners Mill Road) – Traffic redirected onto temporary causeway between Route 608 (Forge Road) and dead end for replacement of bridge over tributary to Maury River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 6.

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

*NEW* Mile marker 97 to 96, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 211 to 207, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for drainage work, March 29 – April 28 nights from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m.

*NEW* Exit 213, southbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 220 to 223, northbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 222 off-ramp for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 250 (Hanky Mountain Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 716 (West Augusta Road) and Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road) for maintenance of bridge over Broad Draft, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 7.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

*NEW* Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road) – Closed between Route 775 (Buttermilk Road/Craig Shop Road) and Route 773 (Westview School Road) for bridge replacement, April 3 – 20. Follow posted detour.

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 239 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for pothole patching, Monday night from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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 27. 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 20. Work is related to.

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 Thursday night. 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.

Mile marker 251 to 247, southbound – Overnight mobile left lane closures for maintenance to cable rail, Sunday nights (March 26 and April 2) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures as needed between Hawkins Street and University Boulevard. Be alert for travel-lane shifts in both directions, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Overnight alternating lane closures between Carlton Street and University Boulevard for bridge demolition, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night. 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.

*NEW* Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 937 (Link Way) and West Virginia state line for shoulder widening and striping operations, March 27 – April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

*NEW* Route 655 (Lawyer Road) – Closed between Route 672 (Pineville Road) and Route 657 (Longley Road) for bridge replacement, April 3 – 14. Follow posted detour.

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 Friday. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 661 (Sunnyview Drive) and Route 663 (Island Ford Road) for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 3.

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 611 (Farmview Road) – Closed between Route 629 (Hollow Run Road) and Route 631 (Hawksbill Avenue) for bridge superstructure replacement, April 3 – 20. Follow posted detour.

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, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 4.

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 297 to 298, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for inspection of bridge over railway, Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

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

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 2023.

*NEW* Route 55 (East King Street, Strasburg) – Shifting lanes for utility work between Virginia Street and South Charles Street, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Route 55 (East King Street/Front Royal Road, Strasburg) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1975 (Park Road) and Route 11 (Massanutten Street) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Page County line and Route 620 (Smith Creek Road) for drainage work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 7.

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.

*NEW* Route 601 (Battlefield Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 696 (Racey Lane) and Route 643 (Walnut Hill Lane) for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 629 (Oranda Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 850 (Quarry Lane) and Route 660 (Timberlake Road) for rock and soil testing, Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Weekdays during daylight hours.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

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

*NEW* Mile marker 305 to 306, northbound and southbound – Overnight Single lane closures for inspection of Route 735 overpass bridge, Friday night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

*NEW* Route 17/50 (Millwood Pike) – Northbound single lane closures at Clarke County line for inspection of bridge over Opequon Creek, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*NEW* Route 55/48 (Wardensville Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Shenandoah County line and Route 604 (Star Tannery Road) for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, March 21 – April 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound right lane closures between Route 746 (Ronner Lane) and Route 856 (Spring Valley Drive) for shoulder maintenance, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday.

SECONDARY ROADS

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, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 4.

Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 706 (Opequon Church Lane) and Winchester city limits for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 4.

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 – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Weekdays during daylight hours.

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

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) – Northbound single lane closures at Frederick County line for inspection of bridge over Opequon Creek, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

*NEW* Mile marker 5 to 6, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for inspection of Route 609 overpass bridge, Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

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

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures for inspection of I-66 overpass bridges, Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Southbound right lane closures between Route 675 (Success Road) and Route 720 (Toray Drive) for construction of turn lane, Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

CULPEPER DISTRICT: March 27-31, 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

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 Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  •  U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). New roundabout. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect flagging operations 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.

 

Survey work – Expect shoulder closures in the following areas, daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Interstate 64, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, at Exit 118A (Lynchburg) and Exit 118B (Charlottesville/Culpeper) on the exit ramps to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway).

  • U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extended) between Route 782 (Stribling Avenue Extended) and the ramp to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp onto Interstate 64 East to the exit ramp from Interstate 64 East onto U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extension) and the ramp from U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extension) in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to Interstate 64 West and the intersection of the ramp from U.S. 29 South (29 Bypass Expressway) onto Interstate 64 West in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to Interstate 64 West and the intersection of the ramp to Interstate 64 West from U.S. 29 South (29 Bypass Expressway) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) to Route 702 (Fontaine Avenue Extended) and the ramp to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the exit ramp to Interstate 64 West and the on ramp to Interstate 64 East in the southbound lanes.

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

  • Interstate 64 between mile marker 117 and Exit 121 (Scottsville/Charlottesville) in the eastbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes. This is a total road closure.

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

Interstate 64 – Tree removal operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 148 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Soil borings. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between Route 854 (Carrsbrook Drive) and Route 1670 (Ashwood Boulevard) in the northbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) – Bridge painting. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers at Route 240 (Three Notched Road) in the westbound lanes, Sunday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Route 231 (Gordonsville Road) – Pothole patching operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 615 (Lindsay Road) and Route 646 (Lovers Lane) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Culpeper County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway – Bridge mount sign inspections. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 718 (Mountain Run lake Road) and U.S. 15 (Orange Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Sunday through Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

U.S. 522 (Germanna Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect lane closures with flaggers between Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and Route 647 (Algonquin Trail) in the northbound and eastbound lanes, daily, 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.

(NEW) Route 669 (Carrico Mills Road) – Paving operations. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 675 (Thoms Road) and Route 3 (Germanna Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fauquier County

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect mobile, alternating lanes 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, nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During right lane closures, Exit 31 (The Plains/Old Tavern) will be closed.

(NEW) Route 602 (Rogues Road) – Pipe repair/installation. Expect a total road closure between Route 652 (Kennedy Road) and Academic Avenue beginning Saturday, April 1 at 6 a.m. and ending Sunday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Drivers should follow detour signs around the work. Local residents will have access to private homes in the area.

(UPDATE) Route 602 (Rogues Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect shoulder closures at Route 670 (Old Auburn Road) in the northbound lanes, Sunday and Monday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

(NEW) Route 687 (Opal Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures between U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) and Route 651 (Lees Mill Road) in the westbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. to 8 a.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 609 (Fredericksburg Road) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect left lane and left shoulder closures at mile marker 137, Monday and Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures with mobile work zone between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Orange County

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 20 (Constitution Highway) and the Spotsylvania County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between the Culpeper County line and Route 20 (Constitution Highway), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

See You On The Other Side Ed Dinwiddie

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See You On The Other Side Ed Dinwiddie
Photo By Tommy Stafford NCL-BRL June 2007 : The late Ed Dinwiddie, originally of Wintergreen Mountain and Rodes Farm with his wife Betty at the Nelson Farmers Market in the summer of 2007 before they moved to Charlottesville.

Nellysford/Charlottesville
By Tommy Stafford

Back in the summer of 2007 I was doing a story with Ed Dinwiddie his wife Betty. They were in the process of moving from Rodes Farm to Charlottesville after years of living here in Nelson. They’d been a fixture since 1976. I’d become friends with Ed not long after we got to Nelson in early 2004. He and I were members of the now mothballed Nellysford Area Merchants Association (NAMA). We’d meet in the evenings at Basic Necessities and talk about future growth of the area (who knew then what was going to happen!) and have a glass or two of wine in the process!

 

 

Photo by Tommy Stafford : There’s Ed on the left at one of the many NAMA Christmas parties we’d have each year. This was at the the now shuttered Spruce Creek Gallery that closed in 2009 after 13 years. Today that’s Rockfish Valley Foundations’s Natural History Center.

We did a story about Ed and Betty’s departure from Nelson back in our July 2007 issue of then Nelson County Life. It was a pretty big deal. Ed was an icon in Nelson long before we every arrived.

Ed and Betty in our article from July 2007 as they were preparing to move to Charlottesville for good.

A lot of people today don’t even know that Ed & Betty are responsible for the building that’s now The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen. When they built it years before in 1983 it was The Trillium House, a bed and breakfast. The couple operated it for 16 years eventually selling it to Nature Foundation in 1999.

Some early photos of The Trillium House from our July 2007 article on Ed and Betty.

Now the sad part. The last time I remember seeing Ed and Betty was after their move to Charlottesville. They invited us over the have supper and show us around their new place. They moved to The Colonnades. It was a ritzy place, even if you aren’t retired. We had a great meal, looked all around the grounds and went back to their place for a drink. Sadly, I honestly think that was the last time I saw them in person. The next year we started having kids, a busy magazine, life.

Fast forward to last week and my friend and lunch buddy, the Unofficial Mayor of Beech Grove, Greg Lipscomb (IYKYK), asked me, “Hey have you heard that Ed Dinwiddie passed away?” I knew Greg could tell from my face, I hadn’t. I knew Ed was getting up in years, guessing his 90s, but didn’t know of his passing. He was 92.

Ed’s obituary from his passing on March 12, 2023 at 92 years of age. Click on the photo above to read it.

Ed joins a long list of people that are passing after I had the honor of getting to know them when we first moved here. Bob Ward comes to mind. He’s been gone now for over a decade. Another I miss dearly is my friend and Roseland neighbor, Steve Crandall. He died back in 2021. Another more recent departure from the Nelson landscape was FP Phillips, the owner of the old Valleymont Grocery in Nellysford. These people were important. Heck, they still are. Their legacies still live on in much of what we see today. The were laying the groundwork for things we see and enjoy today.

Ed, you were a tremendous person! I’ll never forget the hours of brainstorming, the advice, the wine, and the happy times you brought to the table! Rest easy up there and I’ll see you on the other side my friend.

 

 

 

Nelson : 3rd Person Dies In Traffic Accident Within Past Week (Updated 3.22.23)

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Nelson : 3rd Person Dies In Traffic Accident Within Past Week (Updated 3.22.23)

Here is the latest update from VSP with victim’s name on 3.22.23 at 10:55 AM:

“At 9:33 p.m. on Sunday (March 19), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 29 just south of Tidbit Trail.

A 2008 Toyota Highlander was traveling south on Route 29 when it ran off the right side of the road, struck a tree and caught fire.

The driver, Hyon Soo Jung, 76, of Teaneck, N.J., died at the scene. Due to the nature of the crash, it couldn’t be determined if he was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Shelby Crouch
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

For the third time in less than a week, another person has lost their life from a vehicle crash here in Nelson. The other two accidents are linked, here and here.

The most recent traffic death happened Sunday night at the intersection of US 29 and Tidbit Trail in the Woods Mill area of Nelson. Below is the preliminary information from VSP. Additional information will follow when available.

“At 9:33 p.m. on Sunday (March 19), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Route 29 and Tidbit Trail.

A 2008 Toyota Highlander ran off the right side of the road, struck a tree and caught fire. The driver died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Shelby Crouch
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

Nelson : VSP Releases More Info On March 16th Route 151 Fatal Crash

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Nelson : VSP Releases More Info On March 16th Route 151 Fatal Crash

From VSP – Monday – March 20, 2023

(Note: We have word another fatal crash occurred Sunday night or very early Monday morning 3.20.23 here in Nelson, we are awaiting more information. Below is additional information from last week’s fatal accident on 151.)

“At 12:34 a.m. on Thursday (March 16), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 151 north of Chapel Hollow Rd.

A 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling north on Route 151 when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

The driver, Julian W. Warner, 19, of Faber, Va., was transported for treatment of serious injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.

A passenger, Christopher G. Davis, 27, of Afton, Va., died at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt.

Excessive speed and alcohol are being investigated as a contributing factor in the crash. Charges are pending. The crash remains under investigation.

Shelby Crouch
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

VDOT : Weekly Traffic Update For Area – March 20-26, 2023

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VDOT : Weekly Traffic Update For Area – March 20-26, 2023

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 20-26, 2023
March 16, 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.
NOTE: On March 20, 21, 27, & 28, the northbound lane may encounter brief traffic stoppages (2-5 minutes) for crane operation.
Route 460B 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 608 over the Roanoke River – Bridge Painting. Beginning March 10, 2023 and will be in operation until early April. Flagging operations will be in place.
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 20 – 24, 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 1 to 3, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for inspection of F-198 (Exit 1) overpass bridge, Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

*UPDATE* Mile marker 30 to 24, westbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Monday through Thursday 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. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*UPDATE* Mile marker 47 to 50, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage maintenance, Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 175 to 178, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for inspection of bridges over Route 692 (Cedar Creek Road), Sunday and Monday nights (March 19-20) from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 191 to 180, southbound – Right shoulder closures for brush and debris removal, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 198 to 195, southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 195 off-ramp for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures for vegetation management between Augusta County line and Route 752 (Hunter Hill Road), Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

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.

*NEW* Route 60 (East Midland Trail) – Shoulder closures for vegetation management between Route 702 (Quarry Lane) and Route 608 (Forge Road), Monday and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 699 (Agners Mill Road) – Traffic redirected onto temporary causeway between Route 608 (Forge Road) and dead end for replacement of bridge over tributary to Maury River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 6.

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* Exit 99, eastbound – Narrowing of off-ramp for inspection of I-64 overpass bridge, Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Exit 222, northbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures for vegetation management between Rockingham County line and Route 667 (Dabneys Road), Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Route 250 (Hanky Mountain Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road) and Route 728 (Stover Shop Road) for maintenance of Jennings Branch bridge, March 13 – June 5 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 708 (Miss Phillips Road) and Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Shoulder closures for vegetation management between I-81 Exits 220 and 225, Monday and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Northbound and southbound right lane closures for line striping operations between Route 649 (Augusta Farms Road/Locust Grove Lane) and Route 632 (Shalom Road), Sunday morning (March 19) from 7 a.m. to 10 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.

Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 872 (Mill Creek Lane) and Route 697 (McPheeters Road) for maintenance to bridge over Folly Mills Creek, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

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 27. 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 20. Work is related to Route 720 overpass bridge replacement.

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.

*NEW* Mile marker 251 to 247, southbound – Overnight mobile left lane closures for maintenance to cable rail, Sunday nights (March 19 and March 26) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* 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, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

 *UPDATE* Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures as needed between Hawkins Street and University Boulevard. Be alert for travel-lane shifts in both directions, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March 31. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Overnight alternating lane closures between Carlton Street and University Boulevard for bridge demolition, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of March 30. 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 Friday. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 211/340 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound shoulder closures between Luray town limits and Route 644 (Big Oak Road) for utility work, Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 661 (Sunnyview Drive) and Route 663 (Island Ford Road) for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 3.

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 689 (Chapel Road/Marksville Road/Ida Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 679 (Hill Top Circle) and Route 670 (Somers Road) for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 4.

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 – Narrowing of lanes for inspection of bridge over Stoney Creek, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Strasburg town limits and Hillcrest Drive (town of Toms Brook), Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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

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

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 2023.

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

Route 55 (East King Street/Front Royal Road, Strasburg) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1975 (Park Road) and Route 11 (Massanutten Street) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 31.

*NEW* Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Page County line and Route 620 (Smith Creek Road) for drainage work, March 20 – April 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 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.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Weekdays during daylight hours.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

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

*NEW* Mile marker 307 to 308, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll operations for line painting operations, early Monday morning from midnight to 5 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

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

*NEW* Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Route 37 and West Virginia state line, Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.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 Tuesday.

*NEW* Route 259 (Carpers Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between West Virginia line and Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike), Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound right lane closures between Route 746 (Ronner Lane) and Route 856 (Spring Valley Drive) for maintenance to shoulders, March 20 – 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

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, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 4.

Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 706 (Opequon Church Lane) and Winchester city limits for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 4.

Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 7 (Berryville Pike) and Route 820 (Eddys Lane) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Monday (March 20).

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 – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Weekdays during daylight hours.

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

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Frederick County line and Route 601 (Blue Ridge Mountain Road), Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) – Eastbound and westbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Frederick County line and Fauquier County line, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Northbound and southbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Frederick County line and West Virginia state line, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Route 522 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) and Route 669 (Highland Corners Road), Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

Mile marker 6 to 13, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

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

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound overnight shoulder closures for vegetation management between Route 661 (Fairground Road) and Clarke County line, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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 20-24, 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 Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  •  U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). New roundabout. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour. Expect flagging operations 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) Survey work – Expect shoulder closures in the following areas, daily, beginning Sunday, March 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Interstate 64, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, at Exit 118A (Lynchburg) and Exit 118B (Charlottesville/Culpeper) on the exit ramps to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway).

  • U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extended) between Route 782 (Stribling Avenue Extended) and the ramp to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp onto Interstate 64 East to the exit ramp from Interstate 64 East onto U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extension) and the ramp from U.S. 29 (Fontaine Avenue Extension) in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to Interstate 64 West and the intersection of the ramp from U.S. 29 South (29 Bypass Expressway) onto Interstate 64 West in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to Interstate 64 West and the intersection of the ramp to Interstate 64 West from U.S. 29 South (29 Bypass Expressway) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the ramp to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) to Route 702 (Fontaine Avenue Extended) and the ramp to U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) in the southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (29 Bypass Expressway) between the exit ramp to Interstate 64 West and the on ramp to Interstate 64 East in the southbound lanes.

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

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 117 (Washington/Norfolk) in the eastbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) between Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) and Route 631 (Rio Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes. This is a total road closure.

(UPDATE) Soil borings – Expect lane and shoulder closures in the following areas:

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) between Route 854 (Carrsbrook Drive) and Route 1670 (Ashwood Boulevard) in the northbound lanes, nightly, 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) in the westbound lanes, nightly, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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

Interstate 64 – Tree removal operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 124 and mile marker 148 in the eastbound lanes, daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Culpeper County

(NEW) Culvert repairs – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Route 782 (Hidden Lane) between Route 781 (Beaver Dam Road) and the dead end of Route 782, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Route 802 (Springs Road) between Route 623 (Myers Mill Road) and Route 621 (Jeffersonton Road) in the westbound lanes, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) – Bridge inspection work. Expect lane and shoulder closures between U.S. 522 (Germanna Highway) and U.S. 15 (Orange Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes near the train tracks that run under U.S. 15, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 522 (Germanna Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect lane closures with flaggers between Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and Route 647 (Algonquin Trail) in the northbound and eastbound lanes, daily, 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) Pavement repairs – Expect lane closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 66 between mile marker 15 and mile marker 17, in the eastbound lanes, Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Interstate 66 between mile marker 20 and mile marker 21, in the eastbound lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Interstate 66 between mile marker 28 and mile marker 29, in the westbound lanes, Monday, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Shoulder repairs. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 32 and mile marker 34 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 29 and mile marker 32 in the westbound lanes, nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During right lane closures, Exit 31 (The Plains/Old Tavern) will be closed.

Route 602 (Rogues Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect shoulder closures at Route 670 (Old Auburn Road) in the northbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

(NEW) Route 612 (Brent Town Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 609 (Courthouse Road) and Route 639 (Cromwell Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 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) – Other construction. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 645 (Moore Road) and Route 680 (Pinewood Court) in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Route 645 (Moore Road) – Expect mobile alternating lane closures with flaggers in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Super load. Expect lane closures with a mobile work zone between mile marker 136 and mile marker 177 in the eastbound lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Orange County

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between Route 20 (Constitution Highway) and the Spotsylvania County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Tree trimming operations. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers between the Culpeper County line and Route 20 (Constitution Highway), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Perryville Pike) – Brush removal. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 231 (F T Valley Road) and the Culpeper County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

Nelson Native Mark Embrey Formally Announces Run For Sheriff

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Nelson Native Mark Embrey Formally Announces Run For Sheriff
Photo by Norm Carter : Nelson native Mark Embrey makes his run for Nelson County Sheriff before a crowd in Schuyler, Virginia on March 11, 2023.

Schuyler
Nelson County, Virginia

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Mr. Mark E. Embrey of Faber, Virginia, announced his Candidacy for the Office of Sheriff for the County of Nelson. Surrounded by his family and friends, Mr. Embrey announced his Candidacy at the Walton’s Mountain Museum located in Schuyler, Virginia.

Mr. Embrey is a fourth-generation Nelsonian, the son of the late Edward L. “Eddie” Embrey, and Marily H. Embrey, of Shipman, Virginia. Mr. Embrey, along with his wife, Jennifer, and sons, Zach and David, manage the family’s Century-Old Beef Cattle Farm located in Rockfish Depot.

Photo By Norm Carter : Sheriff Candidate Mark Embrey chats with people at the Waltons Mountain Museum in Schuyler, Virginia during his formal candidacy announcement in his run for Nelson County Sheriff. March 11, 2023.

Mr. Embrey is a twenty-year law enforcement veteran. His law enforcement career included public service as a Virginia State Trooper, a Deputy Sheriff with the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, a First Sergeant with the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, and a Patrol Supervisor with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.

On October 1, 2021, Mark left the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office having reached twenty-years of law enforcement service, to accept a position as a Sales Agent with Virginia Farm Bureau in the Nelson County Office.

Mark presently serves as a Lieutenant with the Faber Fire Department, as he continues to provide public service to the citizens of Nelson County. He and his family are members of Rock Spring United Methodist Church and reside at their home in Faber, Virginia.

The election for Nelson County Sheriff will be held on November 7, 2023. Numerous other offices are on the ballot as well. 

Embrey’s campaign site on the web is : markembreyforsheriff.com

Nelson : VSP Investigating Two Fatal Crashes In Last 48 Hours (Updated 2:00 PM)

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Nelson : VSP Investigating Two Fatal Crashes In Last 48 Hours (Updated 2:00 PM)

Nelson County, Virginia

VSP is investigation two fatal accidents within the past 48 hours. The first was on US 29 Near Woods Mill on Tuesday afternoon (March 14, 2023) – There is no preliminary information available on this one as of 10AM Thursday morning.

“At 4:55 p.m. on Tuesday (March 14), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 29 just south of Route 6.

A 2006 Buick Lucerne was traveling south on Route 29 when it ran off the left side of the road and traveled into the median. The vehicle then spun, hit a ditch and overturned several times, finally coming to rest in the northbound lanes.

The driver, Christopher A. Murphy, 35, of Massie Mill, Va., died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

A passenger in the vehicle, Jonathan C. Clark, 34, was transported for treatment of minor injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Shelby Crouch
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

The second fatal accident was on Route 151 early Thursday morning (March 16th) on Route 151. There is a new post with information here.

Here’s that preliminary info from VSP:

“At 12:34 a.m. Thursday (March 16), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash that occurred in the 7300 block of Rockfish Valley Highway in Nelson County. There is one confirmed fatality. A second occupant of the vehicle was flown to UVA Medical Center for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening, injuries. The crash investigation remains ongoing.

Corinne Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

Enhanced Threat For Spread Of Wildfires Today – March 15, 2023

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Enhanced Threat For Spread Of Wildfires Today – March 15, 2023
Via NWS : Additional counties not highlighted in the map above are listed in text, keep scrolling for more info.

ENHANCED THREAT FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES TODAY
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
550 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Washington, Hagerstown, Frederick,
Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown,
Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill,
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs,
Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold,
Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California,
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby,
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville,
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City,
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market,
Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville,
Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, Orange,
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville,
Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, Warrenton,
Turnbull, Monterey, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling,
Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Haymarket, Dale City, Manassas,
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Brandywine, Franklin,
Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
550 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

….ENHANCED THREAT FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES TODAY…

Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph are expected
today across most of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and
eastern West Virginia. Dry conditions are expected as well with
the relative humidity dropping to around 15 to 25 percent for most
areas. Although fuels are relatively damp owing to recent
rainfall, they will quickly dry out, leading to an enhanced threat
for the spread of wildfires late this morning through this afternoon.

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
528 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-160000-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville,
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville,
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
528 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

The combination of low humidity and gusty northwest winds will
lead to drier conditions today, while temperatures warm into the
mid 50s. Humidity levels in the afternoon east of the mountains
bottom out in the teens. Sustained northwest winds will be 10 to
15 mph, with gusts 15 to 25 mph. This will aid in drying fuels
and increasing fire danger.

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.
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