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Winter Weather Advisory : Along & West Of The BRP On Tuesday

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Winter Weather Advisory : Along & West Of The BRP On Tuesday
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area highlighted in purple along and west of the BRP for much of Tuesday. Click image above for the absolute latest from NWS.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…UPDATED
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
252 PM EST Mon Nov 14 2022

Augusta-Rockingham-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge- (Including Wintergreen Resort – scroll below))
252 PM EST Mon Nov 14 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Wintry mix expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations
of a coating to one inch above 2000 feet. Total ice
accumulation around one to two tenths of an inch above 2000
feet.

* WHERE…Augusta and Rockingham Counties, and Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge and Central Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN…From 8 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday night. For
elevations above 2000 feet, a wintry mix will overspread the
area most likely between 8 AM and Noon Tuesday. Precipitation
will change to mainly freezing rain Tuesday afternoon before
mixing with rain and ending Tuesday night. For the valleys
most of the precipitation will fall as rain, but a brief
period of sleet is possible at the onset.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Visibility will be reduced to under 1
mile at times in a wintry mix as well as fog for the ridges
above 2000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
433 PM EST Mon Nov 14 2022

Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
433 PM EST Mon Nov 14 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT…

.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY…Rain likely, a slight chance of freezing rain and snow
in the morning, then rain and freezing rain in the afternoon.
Little or no snow accumulation. Ice accumulation of up to one
quarter of an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. East winds around
5 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Rain with freezing rain likely in the evening,
then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to
20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

Weather Bulletin : Tornado Watch – CANCELED

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Weather Bulletin : Tornado Watch – CANCELED
Via NWS : A Tornado Watch isn in effect until 6 PM EST for the areas highlighted in yellow. Click on the image above for the absolute lates updates.

3:47 PM

VAC003-079-125-540-112200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.TO.A.0569.000000T0000Z-221111T2300Z/

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 569 FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 4 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

ALBEMARLE
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
GREENE NELSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, CROZET, GREENFIELD,
AND STANARDSVILLE.

Scroll down below for county outline areas and specific info.

 WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 569

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
218 PM EST FRI NOV 11 2022

VAC003-079-125-137-177-540-112300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.TO.A.0569.000000T0000Z-221111T2300Z/

TORNADO WATCH 569, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

ALBEMARLE
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
GREENE                       NELSON
ORANGE                       SPOTSYLVANIA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, CROZET,
GORDONSVILLE, GREENFIELD, ORANGE, SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE,
AND STANARDSVILLE.

$$
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 569
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
218 PM EST FRI NOV 11 2022

MDC017-037-VAC099-179-630-112300-
/O.EXB.KLWX.TO.A.0569.000000T0000Z-221111T2300Z/

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 569 TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING

IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND

CHARLES                       ST. MARYS

IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG
KING GEORGE

IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

STAFFORD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CALIFORNIA, DAHLGREN, FALMOUTH,
FREDERICKSBURG, LEXINGTON PARK, ST. CHARLES, AND WALDORF.

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
   Tornado Watch Number 569
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   615 AM EST Fri Nov 11 2022

   The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

   * Tornado Watch for portions of 
     Central and eastern North Carolina
     Northeastern South Carolina
     Central and eastern Virginia
     Coastal Waters

   * Effective this Friday morning and afternoon from 615 AM until
     300 PM EST.

   * Primary threats include...
     A few tornadoes likely
     Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

   SUMMARY...The tornado threat well northeast of T.D. Nicole's center
   is expected to expand considerably northward/inland through
   early/mid afternoon, as Nicole accelerates into the western
   Carolinas, and its outer convective bands interact with a broadly
   destabilizing air mass.

   The tornado watch area is approximately along and 105 statute miles
   either side of a line from 35 miles south southwest of Florence SC
   to 45 miles east northeast of Richmond VA. For a complete depiction
   of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
   WOU9).

   PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

   REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
   tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
   area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
   threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
   and possible warnings.


TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 569
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
615 AM EST FRI NOV 11 2022

TORNADO WATCH 569 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EST FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

VAC003-007-009-011-025-029-031-033-036-037-041-049-053-057-065-
073-075-079-081-083-085-087-089-093-095-097-101-103-109-111-115-
117-119-125-127-131-133-135-137-143-145-147-149-159-175-177-181-
183-193-199-540-550-570-590-595-620-650-670-680-690-700-710-730-
735-740-760-800-810-830-112000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0569.221111T1115Z-221111T2000Z/

VA
.    VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ALBEMARLE            AMELIA              AMHERST
APPOMATTOX           BRUNSWICK           BUCKINGHAM
CAMPBELL             CAROLINE            CHARLES CITY
CHARLOTTE            CHESTERFIELD        CUMBERLAND
DINWIDDIE            ESSEX               FLUVANNA
GLOUCESTER           GOOCHLAND           GREENE
GREENSVILLE          HALIFAX             HANOVER
HENRICO              HENRY               ISLE OF WIGHT
JAMES CITY           KING AND QUEEN      KING WILLIAM
LANCASTER            LOUISA              LUNENBURG
MATHEWS              MECKLENBURG         MIDDLESEX
NELSON               NEW KENT            NORTHAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND       NOTTOWAY            ORANGE
PITTSYLVANIA         POWHATAN            PRINCE EDWARD
PRINCE GEORGE        RICHMOND            SOUTHAMPTON
SPOTSYLVANIA         SURRY               SUSSEX
WESTMORELAND         YORK


VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

CHARLOTTESVILLE      CHESAPEAKE          COLONIAL HEIGHTS
DANVILLE             EMPORIA             FRANKLIN
HAMPTON              HOPEWELL            LYNCHBURG
MARTINSVILLE         NEWPORT NEWS        NORFOLK
PETERSBURG           POQUOSON            PORTSMOUTH
RICHMOND             SUFFOLK             VIRGINIA BEACH
WILLIAMSBURG
$$

Nelson County Joins Artists Sunday – November 27th

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Nelson County Joins Artists Sunday – November 27th
File photo : People view local art on display at RVCC in Nelson County, Virginia.

Nelson County Joins Artists Sunday On November 27th To Spotlight Local Artists This Holiday Season

Lovingston, Virginia

Nelson County announced that it is participating in Artists Sunday® on November 27, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, to spotlight artists during the holiday shopping season.

Artist Sunday, falling between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday® and Cyber Monday, is a day dedicated to encouraging consumers to shop with artists and give something special, unique, and hand-crafted this holiday season. Nelson County appreciates the culture artists create and the impact they have on our community, while adding expression and beauty to our lives.

Board of Supervisor Chairman, Jesse Rutherford, notes, “Nelson County is the home to the first Artisan Trail in the Commonwealth. We are home to so many talented makers who enhance the quality of life in Nelson County as well as makes us a destination for those seeking high quality crafts and artisanal products.”

Artists locally and from across the country are participating in Artists Sunday, representing a full range of art, hand-crafted items, experiences and performances.

About Artists Sunday
Artists Sunday, the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov 27 this year), is dedicated to supporting local artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives, communities, and the economy. Consumers are encouraged to shop with local artists, creators and makers and purchase creative, handcrafted items and artistic experiences for the holidays. Artists Sunday follows Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, prior to Cyber Monday. Supporters include thousands of individual artists, economic development agencies, commercial galleries, and non-profit organizations across the country, making Artists Sunday one of earth’s largest art events. Participation is free. To learn more about Artists Sunday and promoting commerce with artists, please visit http://ArtistsSunday.com/

VDOT : Area Road Construction & Detours For Week of November 7-11th

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VDOT : Area Road Construction & Detours For Week of November 7-11th

 

See text highlighted bold (below) for upcoming changes at the roundabout at 250 & 151 as well as I64 in Charlottesville.

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Nov. 7-11, 2022

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

Interstate 64 – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures with mobile work zone between mile marker 116 and mile marker 119, in the westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Updating directional signs. Expect right shoulder closures between Exit 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 109 and mile marker 111 in the westbound lanes, daily, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge repairs. Expect mobile alternating lane closures between mile marker 109 and mile marker 111, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday through Saturday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Underground cable installation. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 866 (Greenbrier Drive) and Route 1694 (Branchlands Boulevard) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Sunday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Route 627 (Carters Mountain Road) — Pipe repairs/installation. Lanes closed in the northbound and southbound lanes at Route 708 (Secretarys Road). Drivers should follow detour signs directing them around the work daily. Project completion date, Nov. 18, weather permitting.

(NEW) Route 689 (Burchs Creek Road) – Bridge replacement. Expect the road to be closed between U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Castleberry Court in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily. Drivers should watch for detour signs utilizing U.S. 250 to Route 635 (Miller School Road), to Route 688 (Midway Road), ending at Burchs Creek Road, south of the closure. Burchs Creek Rd. should reopen December 16, weather permitting.

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

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Signal installation for diverging diamond interchange. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1140 (Peter Jefferson Parkway) and Route 1146 (Hunters Way), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    Beginning at 9 p.m. Nov. 12, U.S. 250 will be closed under the I-64 overpasses while the final pavement striping and traffic signal work is under way. During that time traffic will detour as follows:

  • U.S. 250 Westbound through traffic will use I-64 East to Exit 129 (Route 616 Keswick/Boyd Tavern) then back to U.S. 250. 

  • U.S. 250 Eastbound through traffic will use I-64 West to Exit 121 (Route 20 Charlottesville/Scottsville) then back to U.S. 250.

  • I-64 Eastbound to U.S. 250 Westbound traffic will use I-64 East to Exit 129 (Route 616 Keswick/Boyd Tavern) then back to U.S. 250.

  • I-64 Westbound to U.S. 250 Eastbound traffic will use I-64 West to Exit 121 (Route 20 Charlottesville/Scottsville) then back to U.S. 250.

One lane of U.S. 250 will reopen to traffic in the new configuration under the bridges by 5 a.m. Nov. 13. The traffic shift will be completed and all lanes reopened to traffic no later than 5 a.m. Nov. 14. Motorists traveling on U.S. 250 east of Charlottesville while the traffic shift is under way should anticipate encountering congestion and delays and allow additional time to reach their destination. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Drivers should use caution and be alert for workers near the roadway. Expected project completion is February, 2023.

***  NEW DATE *** U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). Construction of a roundabout. Beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, the traffic switch at the new roundabout will begin. Flaggers will control traffic through the intersection while the traffic signals at the intersection are removed and pavement striping is completed. Drivers should anticipate brief delays during traffic stoppages and congestion in the vicinity of the project.
The traffic switch will be complete and the flagging operation removed by 3 p.m., at which time traffic will use the roundabout for all movements through the intersection. Speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour for the remainder of construction. Expected project completion date is February, 2023.

City of Charlottesville

Interstate 64 — Tree removal operations. Expect left shoulder closures between mile marker 104 and mile marker 125, in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Culpeper County

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway) — Mowing operations. Expect mobile alternating lane closures between the Madison County line and the Fauquier County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, Sunday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fauquier County

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

  • U.S. 15 (Eastern Bypass), between U.S. 15 (Eastern Bypass ramp) and U.S.17 (Eastern Bypass) in the northbound lanes.

  • U.S. 17 (Route 17 Spur) between Route 672 (Blackwell Road) and U.S. 17 (East Lee Highway ramp) in the southbound lanes.

(UPDATE) Mowing operations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the following areas:

  • Interstate 66, between mile 16 and mile marker 33, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) between the Interstate 66 eastbound ramp and U.S. 17 (James Madison Highway) in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  •  U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) between Route 651 (Freemans Ford Road) and the Prince William County line in the northbound and southbound lanes, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) – Replacing southbound bridge over the railroad and Route 805 (Bealeton Road). Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between Route 656 (Remington Road) and Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) in the southbound lanes, daily. Project completion date Dec. 2, 2022.

U.S. 17 (West Main Street) – Dump truck deliveries. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1003 (Frost Street) and U.S. 17 (Winchester Road), in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 647 (Crest Hill Road) – Bridge replacement. The bridge over Thumb Run is closed for replacement of the structure. Detour signs will direct traffic to use Route 635 (Hume Road) and Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road). The new bridge will reopen to traffic by Nov. 11, 2022.

Route 805 (Bealeton Road) – Bridge replacement project. Expect lane and shoulder closures between Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) and U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Project completion date Dec. 2, 2022.

Louisa County

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Madison County

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Pothole patching operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, between the Greene County line and the Culpeper County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures with mobile work zone between Route 612 (James City Road) and Foothills Lane, in the southbound lanes, daily, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Rappahannock County

(NEW) U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder repairs. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 667 (Estes Mill Road) and the ramp at Route 48 (Skyline Drive), Monday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(UPDATE) U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Tree removal operations. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between U.S 211 (Lee Highway) and Route 48 (Skyline Drive), in the westbound lanes, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

FOR NOVEMBER 7 – 11, 2022

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 38 to 35, westbound – Right lane closures and full closure of Exit 35 off-ramp for paving operations, Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Follow posted detour.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 60/220 (East Madison Street) – Westbound single lane closures between Route 667 (Wrightstown Avenue) and I-64 on-ramp for milling and paving operations, 7 a.m. to 12 noon through Tuesday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

No lane closures reported.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Augusta County line and Black Oak Lane for maintenance to bridge over Cove Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Goshen town limits and Route 39 (Maury River Road) for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 669 (Beatty Hollow) – Flagger traffic control between Route 670 (Borden Road) and Route 60 (Midland Trail) for maintenance of bridge over Whistle Creek, Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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

SECONDARY ROADS

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

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 100 to 96, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for rumble strip installation, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 17.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Exit 226 to 225, southbound – Overnight left lane closures for cleanup operations, Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.

*NEW* Exit 226 to 230, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for survey and soil-testing work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 29.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) – Flagger traffic control for utility work just north of Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 18.

*NEW* Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) and Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway), November 7 – 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoulder closures continue through November 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) and Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) for inspection of various bridges, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Closed to northbound traffic just north of Route 11 (Commerce Road) due to railroad crossing maintenance, through 6 p.m. Sunday (November 6). 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.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control for road and bridge maintenance between Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) and Route 603 (Pond Gap Lane), November 7 – January 27 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

*NEW* Route 635 (Ramsey Road) – Road closures for paving and road reconstruction between Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road) and Route 637 (Jericho Road), 7 a.m. Wednesday through 12 midnight Friday night. Follow posted detour.

Route 662 (Greenville School Road) – Flagger traffic control just west of Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) for maintenance to bridge over Pine Run, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 18.

*NEW* Route 692 (Rocky Spring Lane) – Flagger traffic control between Route 600 (Marble Valley Road) and Hite Hollow Road for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) and Route 720 (Morris Mill Road), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 247 to 250, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for work-zone barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night. Work is related to Route 720 overpass bridge replacement.

*NEW* Mile marker 250 to 252, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, including along Exit 251 off-ramps, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 721 (Fellowship Road), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Flagger traffic control for preparation work to replace Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through November 23.

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 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Closed between Route 867 (North River Road) and Route 989 (Creekside Drive) for roadway improvements and bridge replacement at Pleasant Run. Follow posted detour. Speed limit on detour route is 25 miles an hour. Estimated project completion April 2023.

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.

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

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) – Shoulder closures for road improvements between Route 211 (Lee Highway) and Carillon Drive through December 6.

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 622 (Judy Lane Extension) – Flagger traffic control between Route 623 (Judy Lane) and Route 624 (Pine Grove Road) for utility pole installation, November 7 – 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 638 (Honeyville Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 723 (Eldon Yates Drive) and Route 621 (Nauman Lane) for utility pole installation, November 7 – 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

*NEW* Route 689 (Chapel Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 Business (East Main Street, Stanley) and Route 679 (Hill Top Circle) for utility pole installation, November 7 – 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 267 to 270, northbound – No lane closures, but survey work in the right-of-way, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 298, southbound – Overnight left lane closures for barrier installation, Sunday through Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* 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), November 7 – July 31.

*NEW* Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Battlefield Road, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 303 to 300, southbound – Overnight left lane closures for barrier installation, Sunday through Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 309 to 300, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement patching, November 6 – 14 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 321 to 317, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 14.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures for utility work between I-81 interchange and Route 659 (Valley Mill Road), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound and westbound left lane closures for utility work between Route 991 (Regency Lakes Drive) and Route 656 (Greenwood Road/First Woods Drive), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday (November 5).

Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) – Alternating lane closures for storm sewer installation between Route 627 (Reliance Road) and Skirmisher Lane, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

Route 37 – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures between Route 622 interchange and Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) interchange for pavement work, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Route 37 – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures between Route 642/847 Tasker Road/Hillandale Lane and Route 11 (Valley Pike) interchange for maintenance to various bridges, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures for utility work between Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) and FR-1053 (Clydesdale Drive), 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through November 18.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Alternating lane closures for turn lane construction between Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) and Route 1116 (Carolyn Avenue), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

*NEW* Route 631 (Fairfax Street/Marlboro Road, Stephens City) – Flagger traffic control for turn lane construction and utility installation between Route 1013 (Crooked Lane) and Route 648 (Passage Road), November 7 – 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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 January 6, 2023.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

*NEW* Exit 1A, westbound – Overnight closures of ramp to I-81 southbound for barrier installation, Sunday through Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Follow posted detour.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Overnight left lane closures for barrier installation, Sunday through Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement patching, November 6 – 14 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Possible shoulder closures for utility work between Route 616 (Messick Road/Richardson Road) and Stoney Point Way, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 30.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 638 (Freezeland Road/Blue Mountain Road) – Northbound overnight left lane closures for barrier installation between FR-283 (Appalachian Lane/Crimson Lane) and Mountain Lake Drive) for utility work, Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

To obtain traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or go tohttp://www.511Virginia.org. The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia 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 Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. Follow VDOT on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

November 7-11, 2022

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, workmay 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:

Amherst County: 

Route 29 Business (NBL &SBL between Smokey Hollow Dr. and Route 460 Bypass) – Milling and paving started July 11 Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely.

Route 606 (Fox Hall) – Rural rustic project.

Route 682 (Woody’s Lake Road) – Starting August 15, Woody’s Lake Road will be open from Route 29 business to Route 1310 (Trojan Road) to two-way traffic. Route 1310 (Trojan Road) will be open to two-way traffic. Route 682 (Woody’s Lake Road) from Route 1310 (Trojan Road) will be open to one-way traffic flowing east to Route 1329 (Wildwood Drive) thru Dec 15. Changes in traffic pattern are likely. Est. comp Nov 15, 2022

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Appomattox County:

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Bedford County:

Route 221 Forest Rd. intersections Route 1425 Graves Mill and Route 1426 Gristmill Rd. – Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Started May 1 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Buckingham County:  

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Campbell County:   

Route 29 N over NSRR, near airport –Bridge and approach work; est. comp. May 2023.

Route 29B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely Starting May 1 est. comp. May 12, 2023. Starting Oct.10 a detour will be put in place between Timberlake Rd and Progress Dr. from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.  Traffic will be routed from Waterlick Rd. on to Progress Rd on to Crowell Ln. and back to Timberlake Rd. Police , Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.

Route 29 South/Route 460 West– Temporary westbound lane closures.

Route 128 – Long line painting operations from Route 460 to Lynchburg City limits.

Route 623 – Road Closure. Motorists should expect delays due to a bridge replacement project on Route 623 in Campbell County. Route 623 (Town Fork Road) will be temporarily closed from Route 625 (Austin Mill Road) to Route 682 (Leesville Road). Road closure began August 15th, 2022 and due to delays has been extended until December 16th, 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Charlotte County: 

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Cumberland County: 

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Halifax County: 

Routes 501 & 610 – Passing lane project. Use caution during changing road conditions & traffic patterns. 35 mph at all times during construction.  Beginning on September 27, 2022, weather permitting, one way detours will be removed with two way traffic pattern along Route 501 and Route 610.  Lane closures and shoulder closures will continue.  Fixed completion- May 5, 2023.

Please note districtwide 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.

  

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 151 between Route 638 and Route 250 – Milling and paving starting Sept 21. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely.

Route 635 (Rockfish School Lane) – Culvert replacement project. Motorists should expect delays on Route 635 in Nelson County. A temporary roadway and crossing will be installed for vehicular traffic while the culvert on Route 635 (Rockfish School Lane) is under construction. Construction is scheduled to begin September 26th 2022 and is planned until November 18th, 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Pittsylvania County: 

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

Route 29B – Working on preventative maintenance on Traffic flashers at Route 41 and 1408.

Route 57 – Working on preventative maintenance on Traffic flashers at Route 41.

Route 670 (Deer View Road) – Motorists should expect delays due to a culvert replacement on Route 670 in Pittsylvania County. Route 670 (Deer View Road) will be temporarily closed to thru traffic from Route 642 (Scott Jacobs Memorial Dr.), to the intersection of Route 671 (Midway Road). This section of Route 670 will be closed 12/05/2022 – 01/20/2023.

Route 845 (Hinesville Road) – Road closed for bridge repairs. Motorists should expect delays due to bridge repairs on Route 845 in Pittsylvania County. Route 845 (Hinesville Road) will be temporarily closed to thru traffic from Route 844 (Mt. Cross Road), to the intersection of Route 882 (Medical Center Road). This section of Route 845 will be closed 11/28/2022 – 12/02/2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Prince Edward County:

Route 460 – Sign work near Appomattox.

Please note districtwide activities above.

Fall Back 1 Hour This Weekend : Daylight Saving Time Ends 2 AM Sunday (Nov 6, 2022)

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Fall Back 1 Hour This Weekend : Daylight Saving Time Ends 2 AM Sunday (Nov 6, 2022)
Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before turning in this coming Saturday night (11.5.22) – Daylight Saving Time officially ends this Sunday morning (11.6.22) at 2AM.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Sadly the time has come once again, that is if you like those carefree long summer days! I sure do!! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. It officially ends at 2AM Sunday morning (November 6, 2022). But for those of us that turn in at a reasonable hour, it’s best to set your clock back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.

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

The time doesn’t change again until March 12, 2023 when we will once again spring forward.

VDOT : Area Roadway Construction & Traffic Updates For Week Of 10.24.22

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VDOT : Area Roadway Construction & Traffic Updates For Week Of 10.24.22

 

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Oct. 24-28, 2022

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) Interstate 64 – Litter pickup operations. Expect right shoulder closures between mile marker 118 and mile marker 119, in the westbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures with mobile work zone between mile marker 116 and mile marker 119, in the westbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Roadway sweeping. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 131, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

(NEW) Route 20 (Scottsville Road) – Shoulder repairs. Expect lane closures at Route 720 (Harris Creek Road), in the northbound lanes, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 1571 ((Lewis & Clark Drive) and Route 1510 (Camelot Drive), in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between Route 643 (Rio Mills Road) and Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  • U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), between 1510 (Camelot Drive) and Route 1570 (Northside Drive) in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  • Route 649 (Proffit Road) at Route 819 (Judge Lane), in the northbound lanes, with flaggers, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 633 (Cove Garden Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Road closed between Cowan Road and Pinkerton Drive, all lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 122, in the eastbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 between Exit 124 (Charlottesville/Shadwell) and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

  • Interstate 64 at mile marker 126 in the westbound lanes.

  • Route 20 (Scottsville Road) at Route 720 (Harris Creek Road) in the northbound lanes.

Interstate 64 – Brush removal. Expect shoulder closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 124, in the eastbound lanes, daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 64 — Mowing operations. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 100 and mile marker 131, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Underground cable installation. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 866 (Greenbrier Drive) and Route 1694 (Branchlands Boulevard) in the northbound and southbound lanes, Sunday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Route 627 (Carters Mountain Road) — Pipe repairs/installation. Lanes closed in the northbound and southbound lanes at Route 708 (Secretarys Road). Drivers should follow detour signs directing them around the work daily. Project completion date, Nov. 18, weather permitting.

(NEW) Route 1116 (Riverbend Drive) Other construction. Expect right shoulder closures at Route 1140 (South Pantops Drive), in the southbound lanes, Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

  • U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Signal installation for diverging diamond interchange. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1140 (Peter Jefferson Parkway) and Route 1146 (Hunters Way), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Drivers should use caution and be alert for workers near the roadway.

  • U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). Construction of a roundabout. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Drivers should be alert for equipment, workers, and flaggers directing traffic to a detour around the work area. Follow signs through the work zone.

City of Charlottesville

Interstate 64 Tree removal operations. Expect left shoulder closures between mile marker 104 and mile marker 125, in the westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Culpeper County

(UPDATE) Mowing operations – Expect mobile alternating lane closures, daily, in the following areas.

  • U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway), between the Madison County line and the Fauquier County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) between Route 613 (Waterloo Road) and Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fauquier County

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

  • Interstate 66 at mile marker 24 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Route 802 (Springs Road) between Route 687 (Opal Road) and the Culpeper County line, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Mowing operations – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures, daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the following areas.

  • U.S. 17 (James Madison Highway) between Route 687 (Opal Road) and the County of Stafford in the northbound and southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) between Route 651 (Freemans Ford Road) and the Prince William County line in the northbound and southbound lanes.

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) between Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) and the Town of Warrenton, in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

  • Route 28 (Catlett Road) between U.S. 29 (James Madison Highway) and the Prince William County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes.

U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) – Replacing southbound bridge over the railroad and Route 805 (Bealeton Road). Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between Route 656 (Remington Road) and Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) in the southbound lanes, daily. Project completion date Dec. 2, 2022.

U.S. 17 (West Main Street) – Dump truck deliveries. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1003 (Frost Street) and U.S. 17 (Winchester Road), in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 647 (Crest Hill Road) – Bridge replacement. The bridge over Thumb Run is closed for replacement of the structure. Detour signs will direct traffic to use Route 635 (Hume Road) and Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road). The new bridge will reopen to traffic by Nov. 11, 2022.

Route 805 (Bealeton Road) – Bridge replacement project. Expect lane and shoulder closures between Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road) and U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Project completion date Dec. 2, 2022.

Greene County

(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures with mobile work zone, between U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) the Madison County line, in the northbound lanes, daily, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Louisa County

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Mowing operations. Expect mobile work zone with left lane and shoulder closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 147 in the eastbound and westbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(NEW) Interstate 64 – Roadway sweeping. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 131 and mile marker 139, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Super load – Expect mobile work zones with slow-moving vehicles, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the following areas.

  • Interstate 64, between mile marker 136 and mile marker 177 in the eastbound lanes, Wednesday.

  • U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), between Exit 136 (Gordonsville/Palmyra) and the Fluvanna County line in the southbound lanes, Tuesday.

Madison County

(NEW) Route 230 (Orange Road) – Pipe repairs/installation. Expect mobile work zone with right shoulder closures between Route 700 (Wrights Lane) and Route 697 (Bootons Lane), in the eastbound lane, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rappahannock County

(UPDATE) Brush removal – Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers, 8 a.m. to 3p.m. in the following areas:

  • U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) between U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) and the Warren County line, in the northbound and southbound lanes, Tuesday through Thursday.

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

(UPDATE) Mowing operations – Expect mobile work zone with right shoulder closures and slow-moving vehicles in the following areas:

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) between Route 48 (Skyline Drive) and Waterpenny Lane, in the westbound lanes, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) between Route 613 (Waterloo Road) and U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(NEW) U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) – Tree removal operations. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures between U.S 211 (Lee Highway) and Route 48 (Skyline Drive), in the westbound lanes, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR

OCTOBER 24 – 28, 2022

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 9 to 10, eastbound and westbound – Right lane closures for inspection of bridges over Route 600 and Johnson Creek, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 14 to 7, westbound – Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 15 to 16, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 26 to 29, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, including along Exit 27 off-ramp, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 159 (Dunlap Creek Road) – Flagger and pilot vehicle traffic control for milling, paving and striping operations between I-64 interchange and Route 311 (Kanawha Trail), 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 1101 (Winterberry Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Route 696 (Selma-Low Moor Road) and Route 1107 (Mountaineer Drive) for inspection of bridge over Jackson River, Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

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

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

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 45 to 48, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Mile marker 56 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Alternating shoulder closures for painting of Route 763 bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday (October 30).

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Exit 175, northbound – On-ramp from Route 11 narrowed for spill cleanup, Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Mile marker 178 to 183, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, including along Exit 180 off-ramps, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 178 to 185, northbound – Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Exit 191, northbound – Shoulder closures along ramp to I-64 westbound for painting of overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday (October 30).

Exit 205, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work along off-ramp, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Augusta County line and Black Oak Lane for maintenance to bridge over Cove Run, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.

Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Flagger traffic control between Goshen town limits and Route 39 (Maury River Road) for maintenance to bridge over Calfpasture River, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.

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

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 763 (Lincoln Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 788 (Warm Run Road) and Route 631 (Old Buena Vista Road) for painting of I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday (October 30).

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

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 84 (Mill Gap Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 637 (Dug Bank Road/Maple Sugar Road) and Route 220 (Jackson River Road) for tree removal operations, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 250 (Mountain Turnpike/Highland Turnpike) – Shoulder closures between Route 637 (Dug Bank Road) and Route 629 (Strait Creek Road) for tree removal operations, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching 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, pavement patching, and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

Mile marker 95 to 100, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

INTERSTATE 81

Exit 221, southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work along ramp to I-64, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through October 31.

Mile marker 233 to 237, northbound and southbound – Alternating shoulder closures for tree removal operations, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for survey and soil-testing work, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 235 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 994 bridge, Monday and Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Shoulder closures between I-81 interchange and Route 792 (Brand Station Road) for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 276 (Keezletown Road) – Flagger traffic control for paving and shoulder widening between Route 2004 (Bluestone Drive) and Rockingham County line, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Monday.

Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Edelweiss Lane and Route 694 (Swartzel Shop Road), 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Monday.

Route 363 (College Lane) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between just east of Route 11 (Lee Highway) on Blue Ridge Community College campus, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Monday.

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.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control as needed for utility work between Route 848 (Rankin Lane) and Route 633 (Patton Farm Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31.

*NEW* Route 612 (New Hope-Crimora Road) – Road closed to through traffic between Route 784 (Pine Bluff Road) and Route 608 (Battlefield Road) for pipe replacement, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Follow posted detour.

*UPDATE* Route 662 (Greenville School Road) – Flagger traffic control just west of Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) for maintenance to bridge over Pine Run, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 4.

*UPDATE* Route 692 (Rocky Spring Lane) – Flagger traffic control near Route 600 (Mable Valley Road) for bridge maintenance, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 237 to 263, northbound and southbound – Alternating shoulder closures for tree removal operations, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 261 to 263, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 793 overpass bridge, Monday through Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Flagger traffic control for preparation work to replace Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through November 23.

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 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Closed between Route 867 (North River Road) and Route 989 (Creekside Drive) for roadway improvements and bridge replacement at Pleasant Run. Follow posted detour. Speed limit on detour route is 25 miles an hour. Estimated project completion April 2023.

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 4113 (Country Club Road, Harrisonburg) – Flagger traffic control between Linda Lane and Blue Ridge Drive for inspection of I-81 overpass bridge, Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 211/340 (Lee Highway) – Eastbound and westbound shoulder closures for tree removal operations between Route 340 south and Rappahannock County line, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

Route 211/340 (Lee Highway, Luray) – Turn lanes closed to Route 737 (Northcott Drive) and no left turns for westbound traffic onto Route 211 Business (West Main Street). Traffic restrictions are for road improvements through Sunday (October 30). Follow posted detours. Project completion scheduled for December 2022.

Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) – Shoulder closures for road improvements between Route 211 (Lee Highway) and Carillon Drive through December 6.

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 737 (Northcott Drive) – Closed between Route 211/340 and Route 211 Business (West Main Street) for road improvements and roundabout construction through December 2022. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Shoulder closures for utility work on parts of Route 621 (Keystone Road) and Route 624 (Pine Grove Road), 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Thursday.

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

Mile marker 263 to 283, northbound and southbound – Alternating shoulder closures for tree removal operations, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 267 to 270, southbound – No lane closures but survey work in the right-of-way, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 269 to 272, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 720 overpass bridge, Monday through Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 282 to 294, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Sunday night (October 30).

*UPDATE* Mile marker 295 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight shoulder closures for pavement marking operations and barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday night.

PRIMARY ROADS

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.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 636 (Sand Ridge Road) – Road closed near Route 653 (Brook Creek Road) for Toms Brook bridge work through Friday. Follow posted detour.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 300 to 308, northbound and southbound – Overnight shoulder closures for pavement marking operations and barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 301 to 307, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for truck scales maintenance, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Mile marker 321 to 317, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 14.

*NEW* Mile marker 323 to 325, northbound – Overnight right lane closure for spill cleanup, Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound and westbound left lane closures for utility work between Route 991 (Regency Lakes Drive) and Route 656 (Greenwood Road/First Woods Drive), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 5.

Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) – Alternating lane closures for storm sewer installation between Route 627 (Reliance Road) and Skirmisher Lane, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures between Route 622 interchange and Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) interchange for pavement work, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound single lane closures near Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) interchange for maintenance to bridge over Route 522, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures for utility work between Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) and FR-1053 (Clydesdale Drive), 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Alternating lane closures for turn lane construction between Route 11 (Main Street, Middletown) and Route 1116 (Carolyn Avenue), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

Route 642 (Tasker Road) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 1030 (Mimosa Drive) and Route 37, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday (October 22).

Route 1210 (Dogwood Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work near Route 1208 (Cardinal Lane) intersection, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 1220 (Denny Lane) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 7 (Berryville Pike) and dead end, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight shoulder closures for pavement marking operations and barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday night.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Possible shoulder closures for utility work between Route 616 (Messick Road/Richardson Road) and Front Royal town limits, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

To obtain traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or go tohttp://www.511Virginia.org. The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia 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 Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. Follow VDOT on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.

LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT

October 24-28, 2022

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, workmay 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:

Amherst County: 

Route 29 Business (NBL &SBL between Smokey Hollow Dr. and Route 460 Bypass) – Milling and paving started July 11 Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely.

Route 29/Route 130 Ramp – Long line painting operations.

Route 29/Route 60 Ramp – Long line painting operations.

Route 606 (Fox Hall) – Rural rustic project.

Route 682 (Woody’s Lake Road) – Starting August 15, Woody’s Lake Road will be open from Route 29 business to Route 1310 (Trojan Road) to two-way traffic. Route 1310 (Trojan Road) will be open to two-way traffic. Route 682 (Woody’s Lake Road) from Route 1310 (Trojan Road) will be open to one-way traffic flowing east to Route 1329 (Wildwood Drive) thru Dec 15. Changes in traffic pattern are likely. Est. comp Nov 15, 2022

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Appomattox County:

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Bedford County:

Route 221 Forest Rd. intersections Route 1425 Graves Mill and Route 1426 Gristmill Rd. – Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Started May 1 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Buckingham County:  

Route 679 (Paynes Pond Road) – Ditch work.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Campbell County:   

Route 29 N over NSRR, near airport –Bridge and approach work; est. comp. May 2023.

Route 29B Timberlake Road intersection Route 622 Waterlick Road – Safety improvement project lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely Starting May 1 est. comp. May 12, 2023. Starting Oct.10 a detour will be put in place between Timberlake Rd and Progress Dr. from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.  Traffic will be routed from Waterlick Rd. on to Progress Rd on to Crowell Ln. and back to Timberlake Rd. Police , Signs and Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.

Route 29 South/Route 460 West– Temporary westbound lane closures.

Route 460/Route 29 Ramp – Long line painting operations.

Route 623 – Road Closure. Motorists should expect delays due to a bridge replacement project on Route 623 in Campbell County. Route 623 (Town Fork Road) will be temporarily closed from Route 625 (Austin Mill Road) to Route 682 (Leesville Road). Road closure began August 15th, 2022 and is planned until November 18th, 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Charlotte County: 

Route 649 (Coles Ferry Road) – Rural rustic project.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Cumberland County: 

Route 621 over Appomattox River – Bridge replacement. Fixed completion – November 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Halifax County: 

Route 58 – Working on preventative maintenance on Traffic signals at Route 931.

Route 501 – Working on preventative maintenance on Traffic signals at Route 654.

Routes 501 & 610 – Passing lane project. Use caution during changing road conditions & traffic patterns. 35 mph at all times during construction.  Beginning on September 27, 2022, weather permitting, one way detours will be removed with two way traffic pattern along Route 501 and Route 610.  Lane closures and shoulder closures will continue.  Fixed completion- May 5, 2023.

Route 612 (Clay’s Mill School Road) – Rural rustic project.

Please note districtwide 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.

  

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 151 between Route 638 and Route 250 – Milling and paving starting Sept 21. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely.

Route 635 (Rockfish School Lane) – Culvert replacement project. Motorists should expect delays on Route 635 in Nelson County. A temporary roadway and crossing will be installed for vehicular traffic while the culvert on Route 635 (Rockfish School Lane) is under construction. Construction is scheduled to begin September 26th 2022 and is planned until November 18th, 2022.

Route 687 (North Fork Road) – Rural rustic pipe replacement.

Route 718 (Mountain Cove) – Road closure for slope failure repairs to begin Oct 3rd and last approximately 10 days weather dependent.

Route 722 – Closed due to storm impact. Estimated reopening October, weather permitting.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

Pittsylvania County: 

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

Route 601 (Hubbard Road) – Rural rustic project.

Please note districtwide activities above. 

 

Prince Edward County:

Route 15 (Farmville Road at Intersection of Rte. 133/692 Kingsville Road) – Road construction ongoing with lane closures expected with traffic running on maintenance stone at times along Route 15.  Roundabout traffic configuration established on Wednesday August 17, 2022.  Use caution during changing road conditions & traffic patterns.

Route 460 – Sign work near Farmville.

Route 702 – Rural rustic project.

Please note districtwide activities above.

UPDATED 7:30 PM (Located & Safe) Nelson Sheriff Officers Looking For Missing Teen Girl

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UPDATED 7:30 PM (Located & Safe) Nelson Sheriff Officers Looking For Missing Teen Girl
Photo National Center For Missing and Endangered, Inc : 16 year old Skylar M. Cabaniss of Faber, Virginia was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on October 22, 2022 at her home in Faber of East Nelson County, Virginia.

Faber
Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 7:30 PM – Located and is safe

Law enforcement agencies across the area are looking for 16 year old Skylar M. Cabaniss of Faber, Virginia. She was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on October 22, 2022 at her home in Faber of East Nelson County, Virginia. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Department posted the following message on their Facebook page Saturday.

Above is a screenshot from National Center For Missing and Endangered, Inc. Click on image to go to their Facebook page.

If you have any information about missing Skylar M. Cabaniss, you are asked to call the Nelson County Sheriff’s Department at, 434.263.7050. 

Bryant’s Farm Cidery & Brewery Announces Opening of Nelson’s First Disc Golf Course

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Bryant’s Farm Cidery & Brewery Announces Opening of Nelson’s First Disc Golf Course

Bryant / Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

Bryant’s is formally announcing the opening of its 18 hole disc golf course at the Roseland Farm on November 4th. The course will be free to customers and available Friday – Sunday weekly.

The course spans 15 acres of fields and hills, with scenic mountain and orchard views. There are two separate 9 hole courses, a front and back 9, to let players experience the natural beauty of Nelson county.

Bryant Cidery & Brewery in Roseland, Virginia.

Players can check the website for updates and tee time bookings. Special preview days will be published on the website. For questions, customers can email farm@bryantscider.com. The address is 3224 E. Branch Loop Roseland VA 22967.

Nelson : Bryant-Roseland : Tinkerland Farm In Full Swing Selling Chestnuts

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Nelson : Bryant-Roseland : Tinkerland Farm In Full Swing Selling Chestnuts
Photo : Sarah Bryant Loken : Hal Loken (left) and son Trygve take a break in their chestnut orchard located in Bryant, Virginia after a long day of mowing to prep for the harvest season that’s now underway.

 

Bryant/Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

In the early 1900’s chestnut trees were very common across the Blue Ridge. By 1950, nearly all mature chestnuts across the Eastern United States were dead. (virginiaplaces.org : Chestnuts in Virginia)

It took decades but chestnuts are making a comeback across the area. Tinkerland Farm in Bryant is finally seeing the reward from years of planting and maintaining trees. This fall they have opened their orchard to the public to buy chestnuts. Though chestnuts orchards are back on the rise, they are still pretty rare.

One of the freshly mowed chestnut orchards at Tinkerland Farm in Bryant, Virginia.

Tinkerland Farm is named after the late Tinker Bryant(Frank George Jr.) who lived on Bryant Lane. He worked as the rural letter carrier out of Roseland post office for many years. He is survived by two of his daughters, Rebecca Moyer who owns A Bryant Family Farm on Bryant Lane, and Sarah Loken who owns Tinkerland Farm on the East side of Route 151.

Sarah makes it a point to let everyone know “this is a no spray orchard” which makes it very appealing to people wanting fresh chestnuts from the orchard. Sarah continues, “Closed toe shoes are best. We have leather gloves for sale. Bring your own fruit picker for nuts opening high in trees.”

The latest update on the Tinkerlandfarm.com website says:

“UPDATE(10/10/2022): Tinkerland Farm will be open again this weekend(Oct/15-16th) for a pick-your-own event. Please contact Sarah to make arrangements to visit the orchard outside regular hours. Or simply swing by and see if we are there. If the car is parked by the entrance and the sign say OPEN, then we are selling nuts. FYI, the Tinkerland Farm chestnuts orchard is a no spray orchard. Pre-picked nuts are either frozen or warm-air-pasteurized to kill weevil larva eggs. Pasteurized nuts are refrigerated and preserve freshness. Frozen chestnuts should be kept frozen to preserve maximum shelf life. Pasteurized chestnuts are currently $6/lb, frozen are $5/lb, and pick-your-own are $3/lb. We are currently operating in emergency pick-up-nuts mode, so please disregard any other times or prices listed below on this webpage. Tinkerland farm may or may not be selling chestnuts during the work week this week, but we will be open for business this weekend – and every weekend remaining in October.”

The orchard is located along VA-151 across from the intersection with Bryant Lane in Roseland. Parking is located on either side of the road approximately 200 yards north – follow the signs.

It’s well worth the drive and it’s in a beautiful setting!

 

Nelson Drug Court Effort Receives $700,000 In Federal Grant Funding

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Nelson Drug Court Effort Receives $700,000 In Federal Grant Funding

 

In the Fall of 2021, the Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office began efforts

to establish an Adult Drug Court in Nelson County. In March of 2022, stakeholders in the Drug

Court attended training provided by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. In

May of 2022, the Nelson County Drug Court was approved by the Supreme Court’s Drug

Treatment Court Advisory Committee.

During the Spring and Summer of 2022, the Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s

Office sought federal funding through the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance’s

FY 2022 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program. The Nelson County Commonwealth’s

Attorney’s Office submitted a competitive application for approximately $700,000 over four

years to provide for staffing, supplies, and other activities for the Drug Court. On September 28,

2022, the grant was awarded. As a result, funding is secured to implement the previouslyapproved

Nelson County Drug Court without significant financial contributions from the citizens

of Nelson County.

Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford noted that “the Office of

the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Nelson County deals with the disease of addiction every day.

Implementing Drug Court has been a priority for my office, as it could bring long term

rehabilitation for addicts and healing for their families. This will help create a healthier and more

prosperous Nelson County.”

The Nelson County Drug Court will accept non-violent substance-using felony

defendants into an 18-month intensive program designed to promote sobriety and reduce repeat

offenses. In order to graduate, participants in the Court will have to demonstrate extended

sobriety, seek and maintain employment, and lead a crime-free life in order to have their charges

reduced or dismissed. The Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office looks forward to

opening the Drug Court to Defendants in the coming months.

More information about the Grant can be found at:

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/awards/15pbja-22-gg-03941-dgct

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