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Earl Hamner’s Thanksgiving Memory

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Earl Hamner’s Thanksgiving Memory
©2012-2019 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : By Tommy Stafford : The family kitchen of the original Hamner Home in Schuyler, Virginia as it appeared in this photo from October 2012.

Nelson County, Virginia

For several years during the infancy of Blue Ridge Life Magazine (back then Nelson County Life) Earl Hamner wrote poems and stories for us that we luckily got to include in the pages of the magazine. We remained dear friends with Earl until his death back in March of 2016.

One of our favorites Earl shared with us back in 2006 was his Thanksgiving Memory. We share it with you this Thanksgiving 2022.

A THANKSGIVING MEMORY
By
Earl Hamner

In the beginning Schuyler was a company town, the home of The Alberene Stone Corporation, which quarried and milled soapstone. We lived in company built houses and bought our goods from the company store. Schuyler had been a prosperous little village but when the Great Depression came the mill closed. My father found work in Waynesboro and could only be home with his family on holidays and weekends.

I remember a Thanksgiving from those years. Mornings were strangely quiet because the whistle calling the workers to the mill no longer sounded. On this Thanksgiving morning the sound that woke us was that of my father, home for the holiday, building a fire in the wood-burning cook stove. He drenched the wood with kerosene and when he lit it with a match the flames mad a whooshing sound as they roared up the chimney.

Shortly, he called down the hall to my mother, “Sweetheart,” which was his name for her till his dying day. My mother answered, “I’m on my way,” and joined him in the kitchen. They spoke quietly to each other, sharing private moments. Soon the sound of coffee percolating and the aroma of sizzling bacon would drift up to our rooms.

We descended upon them, eight red headed brothers and sisters, crowding around the stove to warm up. Breakfast was served at a long wooden trestle table my father had built and while we ate he would admire his brood and call us his “thoroughbreds.”

Each of us was assigned chores. The girls helped our mother wash and dry the dishes, make the beds, washing and iron the clothes. The boys tended to outside chores. There was the cow to be milked. She was a brown and white Guernsey. My father had bought her from Miss Dolly Hall for forty dollars. Miss Dolly had named her Chance because she gave a “good chance” of butter. The chickens had been up before us and were waiting for the grain we tossed to them on the frosty ground. Feeding the pigs was a melancholy chore. They had intelligent eyes and looked up trustingly as we poured slops into their tough. I knew, and it pained me, but they were unaware that they did not have long to live.

Our Father had brought home the turkey the day before. He had shot it over on Wales Mountain and my mother was already preparing it for the oven when company began to arrive.

We were part of two great clans. In addition to my mother’s family, most of whom lived close by, my father’s people, aunts and uncles and cousins would arrive from Richmond and Petersburg. We were in awe of the city cousins. They used slang words that were new to us such as “guy” “jerk” or “kiddo” which made us feel naïve and countrified. We children would travel in packs, playing the old games of Hide and Go Seek, Olly, Olly Oxen Free, and in the nearby school yard we would shoot baskets or play baseball, or find a plowed fiend where we searched for arrowheads and fools gold.

At home the conversation grew in pitch and volume as everybody talked at once. Hardly anybody heard what the other was saying but everybody knew what was going on. We are a family of story tellers. No event is without significance to us, and all that happens becomes a part of our history. We keep and share every detail. Our reunions become a verbal history of birth and death, of failures and accomplishments, of hardships and good times and just celebrating the joy of being together again. Being an aspiring writer I kept notes!

At one point everybody piled into cars and went to the graveyard where we paid respects to our dead. The more recent graves were marked by stones with names and dates carved or engraved on them. In the older section we came to earlier graves marked simply by a single primitive stone with no lettering to tell the name of who rested beneath it.

On the way home one of the uncles made a detour down to Esmont to visit the Staples Sisters who made bootleg apple brandy. He brought a bottle back with him and it was surreptitiously passed from one of the uncles to the other. If she caught sight of it one of the wives would disapprove but her scolding did not last long for someone moved to the piano and soon all the grown ups had their arms around each other, swaying back and forth while singing “In the Garden” or “Down by The Old Mill Stream” or “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.”

In the late afternoon dinner was served. If my grandmother was there she would say a proper grace, but if she was not my father said, “Look out, Lord, we’re gonna eat!” What a feast ensued! The turkey, golden brown, had a minimum of birdshot left in it. The applesauce was made from fruit we had gathered from an abandoned orchard down on Mt. Alto. The butter beans, the corn, and the peas came come from our summer garden and canned by my mother. The potatoes flavored with Chance’s rich butter were not mashed but creamed. Finally desserts. The sweet potato pie, still warm from the oven, was encased in a crust so crumbly and sweet that it alone could have been a dessert. And then came the pumpkin pie, steaming aromas of brown sugar and nutmeg, and all laced with generous portions of whipped cream. All of it was accompanied by milk for the children, coffee for the adults and if requested iced tea as sweet as sugar cane.

At sundown out-of-town guests drifted off to whatever relative had taken them in for the night. Others, sated with food and companionship, gathered around the radio for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving message. Sleepy, exhausted children were carted off to bed. It was a family custom that we would call goodnight to each other from room to room and finally, we would drowse off to sleep secure in the knowledge that we were home, safe and loved.

They were challenging times, those Depression Years. They seem so distant now. We thought we were poor, but in them we were richer than we knew.
The house where we lived is quiet now. No one lives there any more except for a family of dirt daubers and ghosts that move from room to room behind the empty windows.

In memory I go there each night. I stand beside the gate, look up to the house, and once again I hear the voices of my mother and father, my brothers and sisters as we call goodnight to each before we rest.

VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Augusta Co. At 81-64 Split : Updated 11.21.22 / 11:45 AM

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VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Augusta Co. At 81-64 Split : Updated 11.21.22 / 11:45 AM
Photo Via Virginia State Police : The scene of a fatal traffic accident Saturday morning at the I-81/64 split. November 29, 2022

I-81/64 Split
Augusta County, Virginia

Updated 11:45 AM 11.21.22

From VSP :

“At 6:17 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19), Virginia State Police responded to a crash in Augusta County at the I-81 and I-64 interchange.

A 2016 Mack tractor-trailer was traveling west on I-64. As it was taking the ramp to merge onto I-81 south, the tractor-trailer ran off the right side of the road and went through the guardrail. The trailer landed in the northbound lanes of I-81, where it struck a 2017 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.

The driver of the Toyota, Cynthia L. Fanning, 58, of Buxton, Maine, was transported for treatment of serious injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.
A passenger in the Toyota, Mark J. Fanning, 76, of Buxton, Maine, died at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, Ronald W. Wenger, 59, of Broadway, Va., was transported for treatment of serious injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.

Wenger was charged with reckless driving (46.2-852). The crash remains under investigation.

—
Shelby Crouch
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

 

Original post:
From VSP Richmond:
Scroll down below for latest VDOT roadway information.

“At 6:17 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19), Virginia State Police responded to a crash in Augusta County at the I-81 and I-64 interchange.

A tractor-trailer was traveling west on I-64. As it was taking the ramp to merge onto I-81 south, the tractor-trailer ran off the road and went through the guardrail. The trailer landed in the northbound lanes of I-81, where it struck a pickup truck.

The driver and passenger in the tractor-trailer were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

An individual in the pickup truck died at the scene.

The tractor-trailer was loaded with chicken waste, which spilled across the travel lanes when the tank was damaged in the crash. Clean up is underway.

There were two secondary, minor crashes due to the slick road conditions caused by the waste spill. No injuries involved in those.

The crash remains under investigation.

Please follow VDOT/511 for information on the detour that is in place.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

 

I-81 SOUTHBOUND REOPENS NEAR STAUNTON – NORTHBOUND LANES REMAIN CLOSED

Ramp from I-64 Westbound to I-81 Southbound Open to Single-Lane Traffic

STAUNTON – (11:30 a.m.) Both southbound lanes of Interstate 81 have reopened following a tractor trailer crash at mile marker 221 near Staunton. The incident took place shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday when a truck crashed through the railing of the I-64 westbound bridge over I-81. The truck landed on the I-81 northbound lanes, which remain closed due to cleanup operations.

Northbound I-81 traffic is detoured at exit 220 and follows Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) north to rejoin the interstate at exit 225.

The ramp from I-64 westbound to I-81 southbound has partly reopened. Motorists can use the left lane of the ramp, but the right lane will remain closed for an undetermined time while contractors make repairs to the bridge railing.

For updated traffic alerts and travel 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’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The 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.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

VSP Takes Lead In UVA Campus Shooting Investigation – Updated 2:14 PM 11.17.22

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VSP Takes Lead In UVA Campus Shooting Investigation – Updated 2:14 PM 11.17.22

Charlottesville
University Of Virginia
Albemarle County, VA

Updated 2:14 PM – 11.17.22

“INVESTIGATION REMAINS ONGOING INTO SHOOTING INCIDENT AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The criminal investigation remains ongoing into the tragic shootings that claimed the lives of three University of Virginia (UVA) students and injured two others on the evening of Nov. 13, 2022. Christopher D. Jones Jr., 22, of Petersburg, Va., had his first appearance in Albemarle County General District Court on Nov. 16, 2022 on three felony counts of 2nd degree murder, two felony counts of malicious wounding, and five felony counts of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Jones is being held at the Charlottesville-Albemarle County Regional Jail without bond.
The investigation confirms that Jones had traveled with other UVA students on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, to Washington, D.C. to attend a theater performance at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Following the play, the students and a professor ate dinner in the District. The professor and 22 students returned to Charlottesville in a chartered bus, arriving at UVA at approximately 10:15 p.m. that same day.
The chartered bus pulled to a stop at Culbreth Garage on The Grounds. As the students were getting up to exit the bus, Jones produced a weapon and began firing. As Jones exited the bus, he fired additional rounds and then fled the scene on foot. Jones left the area in his black Dodge Durango.
At approximately 11 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2022, Henrico County, Va. Police apprehended Jones without incident. The officer observed Jones’ SUV and initiated a traffic stop in the 5700 block of Edgelawn St. in the eastern area of the county.
Investigators are still actively piecing together Jones’ movements between the time he fled the shooting scene and was apprehended in Henrico County. At this stage of the investigation, state police is not in a position to comment on Jones’ motives behind the shootings.
Devin Chandler, 20, of Virginia Beach, Va., and D’Sean Perry, 22, of Miami, Fla., succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Lavel Davis Jr., 20, of Ridgeville, S.C., was transported to UVA Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries sustained in the shooting. Their remains were transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner for autopsy and examination.
A 19-year-old student from Baton Rouge, La. and a 19-year-old student from Houston, Texas were also shot. They both were transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of life threatening and non-life threatening injuries, respectively.
During the course of the investigation, a handgun was recovered in relative proximity to the shooting scene. No firearms were recovered inside the bus. A search warrant, executed by investigators on Jones’ residence in Charlottesville, resulted in the recovery of a rifle and a handgun. All firearms have been turned over as evidence to the ATF for processing.
The investigation remains ongoing at this time with the assistance of the University of Virginia Police, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Albemarle County Police, Charlottesville Police, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Office of the Virginia Attorney General, ATF and FBI.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

Original post from 10:07 AM
“At the request of the University of Virginia (UVA) and the University Police Department, Virginia State Police (VSP) will assume primary responsibility for the continued criminal investigation of the tragic incident that occurred on the UVA Grounds the evening of Nov. 13, 2022.  VSP has been engaged since the early stages of the incident in cooperation with University, local, and federal law enforcement agencies.  Due to the investigation’s expansion across multiple jurisdictions, VSP is able to bring additional resources and personnel to this active and complex investigation.

The VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is still working in partnership with the University of Virginia Police Department, the Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Albemarle County Police Department, Charlottesville Police Department, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Office of the Virginia Attorney General, FBI, and ATF.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”

250/151 Roundabout Is Active – So Far So Good (but it’s early!)

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250/151 Roundabout Is Active – So Far So Good (but it’s early!)
If you know, you know! Yvette made up this graphic for her Facebook page this morning. As of this post around 9:55 Thursday morning, no major incidents have occurred with the opening of traffic into the roundabout.

Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Intersection of Route 151 & 250
Albemarle County, VA

As we told you in this post a few days ago, the roundabout at 250 & 151 was getting ready to go live and open up to traffic. That’s happened!

 

As of this morning there’s not been any major incidents with the opening. But … the day is early!

 

We posted the graphic image Yvette made up above to our Facebook page here. The comments are priceless!

We’ll be keeping an eye on things there and so should you! If anyone hears of any problems, let us know!

Traffic To Begin Using Roundabout At U.S 250-RT. 151 On November 16th

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Traffic To Begin Using Roundabout At U.S 250-RT. 151 On November 16th
Image above courtesy of VDOT and Curtis Contracting, Inc.

 

Nov. 16 traffic switch will flow vehicles into final configuration as project nears completion

 

Via VDOT CULPEPER

Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Route 151 & US 250
Albemarle County, Virginia

The roundabout construction project at U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road) is entering its final phase with traffic shifted into the roundabout on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday 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.

During the final phase of the project work will continue outside the travel lanes but motorists should anticipate encountering equipment and vehicles working near the travel lanes as well as brief delays during high traffic times. The speed limit through the project will remain 25 miles per hour until construction is completed in February 2023.

The roundabout at U.S. 250 and Route 151 is one of six projects in a package of improvements to Albemarle County roads in a $28.5 million design-build contract awarded to Curtis Contracting Inc. of West Point, Va. Wallace Montgomery of Vienna, Va. is providing design services for the projects.

Four projects, the reconfiguration of the I-64 Exit 118 interchange at U.S. 29, an additional lane from I-64 to the Fontaine Avenue exit from U.S. 29 north, the Rio Mills connector road between Rio Mills Road and Berkmar Drive and a roundabout at Route 20 (Stony Point Road) and Route 649 (Proffit Road) are substantially complete.

The diverging diamond interchange at U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) and Interstate 64 east of Charlottesville is also nearing completion. Traffic was switched to the diverging diamond configuration during this past weekend, Nov. 12-13.

Current traffic conditions, VDOT’s statewide network of traffic cameras and other real-time travel information is on the 511Virginia website. That information is also available on 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.

Gobbling With Gratitude Initiative Gives Back To Our Area Educators

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Gobbling With Gratitude Initiative Gives Back To Our Area Educators

Nelson 151, Nelson County Volunteer Parents & KellyBronze Turkey Farm Partner To
Provide Free Thanksgiving Meals to All Nelson County School Employees
Gobbling With Gratitude Initiative Gives Back To Our Area Educators

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

Nelson 151 is partnering with Nelson County volunteer parents and KellyBronze

Turkey Farm this November for Gobbling With Gratitude, a fundraising initiative designed to

provide every Nelson County Schools employee with a free, high-quality turkey just in time for

area Thanksgiving celebrations.

Fundraisers will be executed across participating Nelson 151 member businesses on Sunday,

November 20th with sales proceeds from those dates helping to finance the donation. Separate

fundraising initiatives from Nelson County volunteer parents as a part of the ONE Nelson

initiative will also ensure that all 256 Nelson County Schools employees are provided with

award-winning and highly regarded KellyBronze Farms turkeys for the upcoming holiday

celebration.

School employee recipients will be able to receive their free KellyBronze Farms turkey on

Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22 with pick-up locations and timing

communicated across appropriate internal channels.

Gobbling With Gratitude marks another exciting giving campaign for Nelson 151 members to

complement the annual 12 Days of Christmas initiative which will return in December 2022 to

award additional grants to Nelson County-based civic organizations.

Taylor Smack, Blue Mountain Brewery Owner & Gobbling With Gratitude organizer, remarked

that, “This initiative is just one fun and tangible way the community can show appreciation for

our area educators and support staff who have endured so much pandemic-related upheaval

over the last 2+ years. The professionals that support and educate the residents of Nelson

County deserve recognition for all that they do to build the foundation of our community, and

we’re excited to extend complimentary turkeys to all NCS staff as a gesture of thanks during the

holiday season.”

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.
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