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VDOT : Detour At 250/151 Roundabout Lifted 2 Days Early
Weather Bulletin : Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 7PM Sunday For Parts Of Area
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 543
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1140 AM EDT SUN SEP 25 2022
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 543 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALBEMARLE ARLINGTON AUGUSTA
CLARKE CULPEPER FAIRFAX
FAUQUIER FREDERICK GREENE
HIGHLAND KING GEORGE LOUDOUN
MADISON NELSON ORANGE
PAGE PRINCE WILLIAM RAPPAHANNOCK
ROCKINGHAM SHENANDOAH SPOTSYLVANIA
STAFFORD WARREN
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
ALEXANDRIA CHARLOTTESVILLE FAIRFAX
FALLS CHURCH FREDERICKSBURG HARRISONBURG
MANASSAS MANASSAS PARK
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 543
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1140 AM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
District Of Columbia
Maryland
South central Pennsylvania
Northern Virginia
The eastern West Virginia Panhandle
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Sunday morning and evening from 1140 AM until
700 PM EDT.
* Primary threats include…
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible
SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms will likely persist through the
afternoon, with some additional storm development expected. The
storm environment favors a mix of supercells and line segments with
attendant threats of damaging winds and large hail. An isolated
tornado or two may also occur.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60
statute miles east and west of a line from 15 miles north northwest
of Harrisburg PA to 40 miles east of Staunton VA. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for 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. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.
&&
AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector
27045.
…Thompson
Wednesday Semi Truck Accident At 250/151 Roundabout Construction Stops Traffic
Albemarle County, VA
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Route 250/151 Intersection
A major accident at the Route 250/151 roundabout construction site stopped traffic for a lengthy time on Wednesday afternoon. A semi truck and another vehicle flipped after approaching to work zone. Power lines were also torn down in the crash.
The intersection has been quite the hot button of discussion ever since the announcement of a roundabout was discussed. Our facebook page was on fire with comments Wednesday after the wreck.
Things will get worse for the coming week (Sept 25-29th) as traffic detours are planned at the intersection.
You can read more about that in this post by clicking here.
Albemarle : VSP Investigating Fatal Plane Crash (Updated 9.20.22 With Deceased Pilot Identity)
Albemarle County, Virginia
Updated: 9.20.22 to include VSP pilot’s identity
“Virginia State Police responded to a fatal plane crash that occurred Sept. 14, 2022 in Albemarle County.
Shortly before 11:30 p.m., Albemarle County received a distress call from a pilot. Despite efforts to direct the pilot to land at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, the private, single-engine aircraft was unable to make it and crashed into a wooded area near Plank Rd. and Stillhouse Creek Rd. The impact of the crash caused the Piper fixed-wing aircraft to catch fire. State Police Aviation assisted ground crews with locating the wreckage.
On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, the Office of the Medical Examiner notified state police that it had positively confirmed the pilot’s identity. The pilot, Kevin J. Esh, 30, of New Holland, Penn., was the plane’s only occupant.
The aircraft had taken off from Blue Ridge Regional Airport in Martinsville, Va. and was headed to Pennsylvania.
State police notified the NTSB and FAA. The NTSB is now the primary agency investigating the crash.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Updated: 8:10 AM to include VSP preliminary info:
A article by Hawes Spencer at the Daily Progress can be found here.
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred late Wednesday night (Sept. 14, 2022) in Albemarle County.
Shortly before 11:30 p.m., Albemarle County received a distress call from a pilot. Despite efforts to direct the pilot to land at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, the private, single-engine aircraft was unable to make it and crashed into a wooded area near Plank Rd. and Stillhouse Creek Rd. The impact of the crash caused the aircraft to catch fire. State Police Aviation assisted ground crews with locating the wreckage.
The pilot, and only occupant of the aircraft, did not survive the crash. His remains have been transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy, examination and positive identification.
State police has notified the NTSB and FAA. Both are en route to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Original story below
BRL in conjunction with our media partners over at CBS19 News in Charlottesville have been able to confirm crews are investing an overnight plane crash in Albemarle County.
Around 11:20 pm Wednesday night a person contacted Albemarle County authorities reporting a very low flying plane in the area Burnt Mill Road. They believed the plane to be in distress and think it crashed within a close range to their home.
Thursday morning Albemarle County Police confirmed to CBS19 News that a small plane had crashed In the Stillhouse Creek Road / Miller Lake area.
There is no word on injuries or other details at this time.
The investigation is now being handled by Virginia State Police.
VDOT : DETOUR AT 250/151 ROUNDABOUT PROJECT POSTPONED
Graphic via VDOT : A diagram of the detour traffic flow at the Route 151 / 250 intersection has been delayed by one week.
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Afton : Detour Begins September 18th At 250/151 Roundabout Project (Postponed) See Below
This story has been updated. The detour has been postponed by one week.
Click here to see the current story with the new detour schedule.
Afton
250/151 Intersection
Near the Albemarle / Nelson County Line
From VDOT:
DETOUR BEGINS SEPT. 18 AT 250/151 ROUNDABOUT PROJECT
83-hour traffic pattern shift will allow reconstruction of Rt. 151 intersection approach
VDOT CULPEPER DISTRICT
A traffic detour will be put in place at the roundabout construction project at U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road) beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 18. The detour, which will be in place until 6 a.m. Sept. 22, is necessary to reconstruct the roundabout approach on Route 151 to meet the elevation of the new roundabout.
During the detour, traffic turning from U.S. 250 onto Route 151 will be detoured to Route 750 (Old Turnpike Road) and then to Route 803 (Goodloe Lane) and back onto Route 151. A section of Route 750 and all of Route 803 will be converted to one-way traffic during the detour.
Northbound traffic on Route 151 will continue to the current U.S. 250 intersection to turn left or right on to U.S. 250. Local traffic on Route 151 between Route 803 and U.S. 250 will be able to proceed north or south on Route 151. Local traffic on Route 803 will need to continue south to access Route 151 and U.S. 250.
During the detour, flaggers at the U.S. 250/Route 151 intersection and U.S. 250 and Old Turnpike Road will direct drivers to the detours. Message boards on the adjacent roads will provide advance notice of the traffic pattern change. Drivers should slow down and use extreme caution when approaching the project work area since the detour may result in more congestion than usual.
The roundabout project will replace the current signal-controlled intersection at U.S. 250 and Route 151. The location has a significant crash history and the roundabout will improve safety and reduce congestion, particularly during high-volume travel times. It will also correct deficiencies in the roadway alignment and manage vehicle speeds, both of which have been identified as contributing factors in some crashes.
The U.S. 250/Route 151 roundabout project is one of six improvements in a “bundle” of projects in Albemarle County. The $28.5 million design-build contract is being delivered by Curtis Contracting Inc. of West Point, Va. Four of the projects: modifications to the Interstate 64 interchange at U.S. 29, improvements to the ramp on northbound U.S. 29 at the Fontaine Avenue exit, a connection from Rio Mills Road to Berkmar Drive, and a roundabout at Route 20 (Stony Point Road) and Route 649 (Proffit Road) are complete.
The remaining two, the 250/151 roundabout and the diverging diamond interchange at I-64 and U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Pantops, are scheduled for completion in February 2023.
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 Culpeper District’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.
VDOT Traffic Alert For Area Roadwork – Staunton & Culpeper Districts (Sept 12-16)
STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR
SEPTEMBER 12 – 16, 2022
Highway Work Zones in the VDOT Staunton District
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 0 to 41, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 10 to 37, eastbound – Right lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 42 to 39, westbound – Right lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
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 pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 684 (Dunbrack Road), Route 791 (Dunbrack Circle), Route 830 (Little Mountain Road), Route 1101 (Valley Ridge Road), Route 1103 (Butternut Hills), Route 1105 (Ridgewood Circle), Route 1106 (Enderley Road), Route 1107 (Mountaineer Drive), Route 1108 (Woodland Road), Route 1109 (Heatherton Drive) and Route 1112 (Country Club Lane), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile traffic control for mowing. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BATH COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 39 (Maury River Road) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 640 (Mill Creek Road) and West Virginia state line, September 12 – 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 601 (Little Back Creek Road), Route 605 (Coles Mountain Road), Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road), Route 618 (Dunns Gap Road), Route 629 (Deerfield Valley Road) and Route 689 (Little Gibraltar Road), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 14.
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 41 to 57, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mile marker 57 to 56, westbound – Shoulder closures for painting of Route 763 bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 174 to 205, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for ditch cleaning operations, Tuesday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mile marker 174 to 206, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement patching, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 7.
Mile marker 176 to 175, southbound – Overnight right lane closure for spill cleanup, Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Mile Marker 203 to 206 including Exit 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight single-lane closures and on- or off-ramp closures for pavement-marking operations, Tuesday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For ramp closures, follow posted detours. Traffic restrictions are for interchange improvements with estimated completion in October.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 763 (Lincoln Road) and Berky’s Lane, September 12 – 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*NEW* Route 252 (Brownsburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 710 (Swope Lane) and Route 724 (Sterrett Road), September 12 – 30 from 7 a.m. to 4 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 606 (Raphine Road) – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement marking operations in area of I-81 interchange, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic restrictions are due to interchange improvements with estimated completion in October.
Route 716 (Mount Atlas Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Lee Highway) and Route 717 (Old Chapel Road) for painting of I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 30.
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 September 30.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 710 (Sterrett Road), Route 712 (Decatur Road), Route 717 (McClung Road), Route 729 (Back Draft Road), Route 804 (Shady Lane), and Route 815 (School House Hill Road), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
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 and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 607 (Big Valley Road), Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road), Route 616 (Lower Fork Road), Route 617 (Seldom Seen Road), Route 633 (Moats Lane), Route 635 (Possum Trot Lane), Route 641 (Ruckman Lane) and Route 644 (Hardscrabble Road), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
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.
Mile marker 100 to 96, westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures including along Exit 99 on-ramp for installation of pavement markers and rumble strips, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of September 29.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 205 to 237, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 220 to 225, northbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 223 to 208, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 14 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 226 to 227, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement patching, September 18 – October 14 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) and Route 647 (Christians Creek Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through September 30.
Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures for utility work between Route 285/805 (Tinkling Spring Road/Station House Road) and Route 642 (Mule Academy Road/Barrenridge Road), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 25.
Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures for paving operations between Route 613 interchange (Old Greenville Road) and I-81 exit 220 interchange, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
*NEW* Route 276 (Keezletown Road) – Flagger traffic control for shoulder widening and paving operations between Route 2004 (Bluestone Drive) and Rockingham County line, September 12 – October 24 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*NEW* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Edelweiss Lane and Route 694 (Swartzel Shop Road), September 12 – October 24 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*UPDATE* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree removal operations between Edelweiss Lane and Route 655 (Walnut Hills Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through September 23.
*NEW* Route 363 (College Lane) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between just east of Route 11 (Lee Highway) on Blue Ridge Community College campus, September 12 – October 24 from 6 a.m. to 8 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. through Wednesday.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 848 (Rankin Lane) and Route 633 (Patton Farm Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.
*NEW* Route 654 (White Hill Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 652 (Guthrie Road) and Route 909 (Johnson Drive), Sunday through Wednesday nights (September 11-14) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Route 675 (Callison Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic for replacement of bridge over branch of Otts Creek. Follow posted detour. Road closed through September 26.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control on Route 1910 (Beverley Street), Route 1912 (Jefferson Street), Route 1913 (Highland Avenue) and Route 1914 (Augusta Street) for resurfacing operations, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 14.
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. through Wednesday.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 248 to 242, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 257 to 259, northbound and southbound – Alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 11 overpass bridge, Monday night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 262, northbound – New Market Rest Area closed during overnight hours for off- and on-ramp paving, Sunday through Wednesday nights (September 11-14) from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Schedule may be extended in the event of inclement weather.
*NEW* Mile marker 262 to 264, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations, September 11 – 22 nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Westbound overnight alternating lane closures for shoulder widening and paving operations between Route 276/620 (Cross Keys Road/Indian Trail Road) and Harrisonburg city limits, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night.
Route 259 (Lee Street, Broadway) – Flagger traffic control for preparation work toreplace Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue), 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through November 23.
Route 340 (East Side Highway/Stuart Avenue) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Page County line and Route 1924 (Spotswood Avenue, Elkton), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 30.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 681 (South Whitesel Church Road, Mount Crawford) – Flagging operations and road closures as needed to through traffic for Rural Rustic Road construction between Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) and Route 988 (Scholars Road), 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through October 31.
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.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
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 September 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 2022.
*NEW* Route 340 – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control for shoulder improvements between Luray town limits and Route 661 (Sunnyview Drive), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.
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 – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 266 to 285, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of various bridges, Tuesday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Mile marker 272 to 271, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.
Mile marker 282 to 294, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 294 to 296, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for survey work, Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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. 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 (Front Royal Road) – Flagger traffic control between Shenandoah Valley Drive and Nature’s Way Lane for utility pole installation, September 12 – 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
FREDERICK COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
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.
Mile marker 322 to 325, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 13.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 7 (Berryville Pike) – Eastbound overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations between I-81 interchange and Route 656 (Greenwood Road), Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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.
*UPDATE* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound overnight lane closures for installation of traffic equipment between Route 628 (Middle Road) and Route 522 (North Frederick Pike), Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Alternating single lane closures for ditch cleaning operations between Route 803 (Round Hill Road) and Route 259 (Carpers Pike), weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.
Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 259 (Carpers Pike) and West Virginia state line for safety enhancement project, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Estimated completion October 21.
*UPDATE* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Southbound right lane closure between Route 1053 (Clydesdale Drive) and Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) for utility work, September 12 – 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*UPDATE* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound right lane closures between Route 644 (Parkins Mill Road) and Route 756 (Macedonia Church Road) for bridge replacement with estimated completion September 23.
Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Northbound and southbound alternating lane closures between Route 608 (Hunting Ridge Road) and Route 693 (Cross Junction Road) for pavement resurfacing, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 14.
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 October 22.
Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) – Overnight flagger traffic control for utility work between Winchester city limits and Route 816 (Battaile Drive), 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of September 29.
Route 735 (Bowman Hollow Road) – Road closed through Friday just north of Warren County line for box culvert replacement. Follow posted detour.
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 September 30.
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 September 30.
Various roads – Overnight flagger traffic control for pavement resurfacing on parts of Route 642 (Tasker Road), Route 656 (Greenwood Road) and Route 659 (Valley Mill Road), 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 13.
Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 6, 2023.
CLARKE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway, Berryville) – Westbound overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations between Route 608 (Parshall Road) and Route 653 (Kimble Road), Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 723 (Main Street, Boyce) intersection, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign work near Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) intersection, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 8, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup, Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 5 to 6, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 6 to 7, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repair work, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 14 to 13, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
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.
CULPEPER DISTRICT: Sept. 12-16, 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/tr
Albemarle County
(NEW) Interstate 64 – Litter pickup. Expect left shoulder closures between mile marker 11 and mile marker 125, in the westbound lanes, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Bridge repair. Expect left lane and left shoulder closures between mile marker 102 and mile marker 103, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(NEW) Interstate 64 – Bridge deck repair. Expect alternating lane closures between mile marker 106 and mile marker 111, in the westbound lanes, Sunday through Saturday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
(NEW) U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Debris pick-up. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between Route 796 (Brooksville Road) and Route 691 (Greenwood Road), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(NEW) Street sweeping – Expect mobile, alternating lane closures from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the following areas:
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U.S. 250 (Long Street) between the Charlottesville City line and Route 1140 Peter Jefferson Parkway, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Wednesday.
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Route 631 (Rio Road) between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 1177 (Dunlora Drive), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Thursday and Friday.
(NEW) Route 631 (Rio Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect shoulder closures between Route 3405 (John Warner Parkway) and Route 3412 (Melbourne Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Route 614 (Garth Road) — Bridge repair. Expect alternating lane and shoulder closures between Route 839 (Whippoorwill Road) and Route 678 (Decca Lane), in the westbound lanes, with temporary traffic signals on Route 614, Route 839, Frog Rock Lane and the driveway across from Route 839, Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(UPDATE) Paving operations – Expect lane closures, with flaggers, in the following areas:
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Route 1452 (Westfield Road) between U.S. 29 and Route 1453 (Minor Ridge Road) in the northbound lanes, Tuesday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Route 1721 (Timberwood Boulevard) between Route 1720 (Timberwood Parkway) and Route 1754 (Fortune Park Road), in the northbound lanes, Wednesday through Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail Road) at Route 178 (Gold Eagle Drive) crossover with Route 178 (Teel Lane), in the northbound lanes, Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(UPDATE) Albemarle Design-Build Projects – Be alert for construction activities in the following areas:
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U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Construction of diverging diamond interchange. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 1109 (Glenorchy Drive) and Route 1146 (Hunters Way), in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Friday. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour.
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U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). Construction of a roundabout. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Be alert for equipment, workers, and flaggers near the travel lanes. Follow signs through the work zone.
Sidewalk improvement projects – Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers in the following areas, Monday through Friday:
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Route 742 (Avon Street Extended) between Route 1150 (Mill Creek Drive) and Route 1165 (Southern Parkway), in the northbound and southbound lanes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Route 742 (Avon Street Extended) between Route 1167 (Stoney Creek Drive) and Route 20 (Scottsville Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fauquier County
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Ditch cleaning. Expect mobile, alternating lane closures between mile marker 18 and mile marker 34, in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 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 in the southbound lanes between Route 656 (Remington Road) and Route 661 (Schoolhouse Road). 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
Other construction – Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers, Sunday through Saturday in the following areas:
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U.S. 33 (Main Street) between Route 230 (Madison Road) and Route 677 (Ice House Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) between Route 645 (Jennings Loop) and Route 680 (Pinewood Court) in the westbound lanes, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Louisa County
(NEW) U.S. 522 (Cross County Road) – Bridge deck repairs. Expect alternating lane closures at Martins Lane, in the northbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Madison County
(NEW) U.S. 29 South Seminole Trail) – Tree trimming. Expect lane and shoulder closures between Route 634 (Washington Street) and Route 607 (Lillards Ford Road) in the northbound lanes, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Orange County
(NEW) U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 646 (Lovers Lane) and the Greene County line in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rappahannock County
Route 614 (Keyser Run Road) – Culvert repairs. Expect alternating lane closures at Route 623 (Pullens Bluff Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Sunday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 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.
Updated : 11:05 Road Open : Nelson : Semi Rollover On Route 29 Near Shady’s-Wayside Blocks Traffic
Woods Mill
Nelson County, Virginia
If you’re traveling Route 29 NB in the vicinity of Shady’s Exxon in Woods Mill of Nelson County expect big delays and detours for much of Thursday morning. A semi tractor trailer has rolled over in that area and cleanup is expected to take a long time.
We will update with more information as we have it.
UPDATE: VSP Investigating Semi Crash in Augusta County That Closed I-81 NB
Augusta County, Virginia
Near the Rockbridge County Line I-81 NB
From VSP:
See our previous story on this crash, here.
“At 3:48 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County. A tractor-trailer traveling north on Interstate 81 ran off the left side of the interstate and overturned in the median.
The driver, Alex Calhoun of New Cumberland, Penn., was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
State police issued Calhoun a summons for making an unsafe lane change.
The tanker contained a flammable liquid and was damaged in the crash. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and county fire department responded to the scene to manage and mitigate the containment and clean up of the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
PHOTOS: The attached photos are the property of the Virginia State Police, which grants permission for their publication/broadcast.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
BOTH LANES OPEN ON NORTHBOUND I-81 IN AUGUSTA COUNTY COUNTY : 3:00 PM
Via VDOT Cam : Above traffic is being rerouted off of I-81 NB around a semi accident that happened an hour or so before daylight. Tuesday – August 30, 2022.
STAUNTON – (3 p.m.) Both northbound lanes of Interstate 81 have reopened in Augusta County following cleanup and recovery from an early morning tractor trailer crash. The incident took place about 4 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 30) near mile marker 211 in the Greenville area. The truck’s cargo included a flammable powder, so incident response required hazardous-materials removal before travel lanes could reopen.
Motorists using northbound I-81 in northern Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County should be alert for lingering traffic congestion during the late-afternoon hours.
STAUNTON – (1:45 p.m.) The right lane of northbound Interstate 81 in Augusta County has reopened following cleanup from a tractor trailer crash and hazardous-materials spill. The incident took place about 4 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 30) and required the closure of northbound I-81 near mile marker 211 in the Greenville area.
The northbound I-81 detour at exit 200 has been lifted. Motorists should continue to expect significant backups on I-81 and Route 11 in northern Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County until the interstate fully reopens and congestion eases.
From VSP:
“At 3:48 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County. A tractor-trailer ran off Interstate 81 at the 211 mile marker and overturned in the median. The driver was flown to UVA Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.
The tanker contains a flammable liquid and was damaged in the crash. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and county fire department are on scene to manage and mitigate the containment and clean up of the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
VDOT STAUNTON
(5:30 a.m.) Northbound Interstate 81 is closed in Augusta County due to a tractor trailer crash with hazardous materials spill near mile marker 211 in the Greenville area. The incident was reported to the Virginia Department of Transportation about 4 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 30). Both northbound lanes will remain closed until hazmat cleanup is complete.
Northbound I-81 traffic is detoured at exit 200 (Fairfield) in Rockbridge County. Drivers will follow Route 710 (Sterrett Road) east and then Route 11 north into Augusta County for about 13 miles, and rejoin I-81 northbound at exit 213.
VDOT advises motorists to expect major delays in southern Augusta County and northern Rockbridge County on northbound I-81 and Route 11. Avoid this area if possible.
For updated traffic alerts and travel information, dial 511 or go to http://www.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.
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The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
“On I-81 at mile marker 211 in the County of Augusta, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor trailer crash. The north left shoulder, left lane, and right lane are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 3.0 miles.
Northbound traffic is being detoured off of Exit 200, onto Route 710, onto US-11 Northbound and back onto I-81 Northbound at Exit 213.
Last updated:
Tue 08/30/2022 7:04 AM EDT”
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