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Nelson County Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing

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Nelson County Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) awarded more than $2.7 million for 259 local and regional tourism marketing programs across the state to help increase visitation and revenue for Virginia’s localities through tourism.

Nelson County Tourism received a $20,000 grant for its Dark Skies Trail and Nelson WinterMarkt. Nelson County is partnering with many local attractions and lodging partners to supply more than $17,000 in matching funds for the project which will create a trail for those wishing to explore the dark skies in Nelson County while visiting as well as create an authentic European Christmas Market in November and December. The program of work is designed to drive more overnight traffic to the County during the period of the Summer Solstice through Christmas.

Nelson County Administrator Stephen A. Carter notes, “These funds are vital to continuing to add new product to our tourism offerings. Our dark skies are an important asset that need to be celebrated and protected.  The Nelson WinterMarkt will also be a wonderful addition to our holiday programming. We are grateful for the support of Virginia Tourism Corporation for their leadership and support.”

“These grant funds provide an important opportunity for communities across the Commonwealth to accelerate recovery efforts and continue with their best-in-class marketing initiatives to attract new travelers,” said Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism. “Increased visitation translates directly into revenue generation, underscoring tourism’s important role in stimulating economic growth and expansion”

The VTC Regional Marketing Program aims to help Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) drive overnight visitation and to supplement funding for economically significant special events and festivals in order to increase overnight visitation.  The DMO funding is projected to drive more than 125,000 room nights over the next 18 months.

About Virginia Tourism Corporation
Virginia is for Lovers is one of the most iconic and recognizable travel brands in the world. Using that powerful brand equity, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is charged with promoting the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination by showcasing all there is to love in a Virginia vacation. The dollars spent by travelers fuel the economy, provide jobs for Virginians, and improve communities across the state. Simply put, tourism helps make Virginia a great place to live, work, and vacation. Learn more at virginia.org.

Saturday Night Accident Along BRP Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

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Saturday Night Accident Along BRP Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Photo Courtesy of Wintergreen Fire and Rescue : Emergency crews work an accident along the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Afton Overlook Saturday night. That accident left one person dead and another injured. April 30, 2022

 

Blue Ridge Parkway
Near The Afton Overlook

The Blue Ridge Parkway was shutdown for a few hours on Saturday night just after 7 PM as are emergency crews worked a vehicle accident that killed one person and left another injured.

According to a post from Wintergreen Fire & Rescue, “Upon arrival crews found a vehicle which had come to rest on its side, leaning against a tree. One patient was outside of the vehicle, and the second patient was inside.

One patient was transported to UVA via Rockfish Valley ambulance 57. The second patient unfortunately was pronounced dead on the scene.”

More in WF&R’s post below:

VDOT Culpeper : Weekly Maintenance & Construction Update – May 2-6th

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VDOT Culpeper : Weekly Maintenance & Construction Update – May 2-6th

 

VDOT CULPEPER DISTRICT:

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

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

Albemarle County
(UPDATE) Interstate 64 — Ditch cleaning operations. Expect shoulder closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes between mile marker 100 and mile marker 131, Monday through /Friday , 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(UPDATE) U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail Road) — Pipe repairs/installation. Expect alternating lane closures between Route 697 (Sutherland Road) and Route 633 (Heards Mountain Road), in the northbound and southbound lanes, Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect right shoulder closures in the southbound lanes between Route 631 (Rio Road west) and Route 866 (Greenbrier Drive), from 9 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Saturday.
U.S. 29/250 Bypass – Bridge Deck Repairs. Expect alternating lane closures in the northbound and southbound lanes at Route 654 (Barracks Road), 9 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Saturday.
U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Roadway improvements. Expect alternating flagging operations in both the eastbound and westbound lanes, from Route 1260 (Cory Farm Road) to Radford Lane, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
(NEW) Route 1315 (Commonwealth Drive – Curb and gutter repairs. Expect left lane and left shoulder closures in the eastbound lanes from Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) to Route 866 (Greenbrier Drive), Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(UPDATE) Albemarle Design-Build Projects – Be alert for construction activities in the following areas:

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) at Interstate 64. Construction of diverging diamond interchange. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Right two lanes and right and left shoulders closed from the eastbound off-ramp to U.S. 250. Expect alternating lane closures on the westbound off-ramp to U.S. 250, Sunday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Use caution traveling through the work zone and be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area.

Route 20 (Stony Point Road) at Route 649 (Proffit Road). Construction of a roundabout. Expect intermittent lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers, Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). Construction of a roundabout. Expect single lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers between 6:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour. Be alert for equipment and workers near the travel lanes and follow signs through the work zone.
(NEW) Mowing Operations – Expect mobile alternating lane closures, Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the following areas:

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) from the Augusta County line to the City of Charlottesville in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

Route 20 (South Constitution Route) from the Buckingham County line to the City of Charlottesville in the northbound and southbound lanes.

Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) from Route 20 (Scottsville Road) to the Fluvanna County line in eastbound and westbound lanes.

Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) from U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) to U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) in the eastbound and westbound lanes.

(NEW) Traffic Signal Inspections –Expect mobile alternating directional lane closures on the following roads for inspection of traffic signals at multiple intersections. Be alert for traffic controls and directional signs as you approach the work zone on the following roads:

U.S. 29 (Monacan Trail Road) from Route 178 (Teel Lane) to Interstate 64, 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) from Route 1510 (Camelot Drive) to Route 1575 (Austin Drive), 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.

U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) from U.S.29 ramp to Saint Anne’s Drive, 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 179 (Hansens Mountain Road) to Route 1117 (State Farm Boulevard), 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) from Route 751 (Brownsville Road) to Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane), 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 616 (Black Cat Road) to Route 794 (Three Chopt Road), 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Newhouse Drive to Interstate 64, 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.

U.S. 250 (Ivy Road) from Route 677 (Old Ballard Road) to Ednam Drive.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 823 (Moose Lane) to Interstate 64, 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 1117 (State Farm Boulevard) to Route 1107 (South Lego Farm), 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 22 (Louisa Road) to Route 731 (Keswick Road), 9 p.m. Tuesday, 5 a.m. Wednesday.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 616 (Union Mills Road) to Route 709 (Shadwell Road), 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

Route 20 (Scottsville Road) from Route 1135 (Willow Lake Drive) to Interstate 64, 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.

Route 20 (Stony Point Road) from Route 1422 (Cason Farm Road) to U.S. 250 (Richmond Road), 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Route 20 (Scottsville Road) from Route 1135 (Willow Lake Drive) to Route 743 (Avon Street Extended), 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

Route 20 (Scottsville Road) from Hart Road to Route 742 (Avon Street Extended), 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) from Route 1231 (Davis Drive) to Route 1250 (Park Ridge Drive, 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

Route 654 (Barracks Road) from Route 1001 (Colthurst Drive) to Route 1404 (Westminister Road), 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.

Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) from Olde Oak Court to Route 1390 (Roslyn Ridge Road), 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.

Route 1403 (Berkmar Drive) from Route 1438 (Hilton Heights Road) to U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail), 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.

City Route 7 (McCormick Road) at Route 3403 (Alderman Road), 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.

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

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Route 750 (Old Turnpike Road)

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) between Route 796 (Brooksville Road) and Route 151 (Critzers Shop Road)

Route 6 (Irish Road) at Route 800 (Schuyler Road)

(UPDATE) Water Main Replacement Project – Be aware of contract crews working on the following roads. Drivers can expect lane closures under flagging operations.

Route 654 (Barracks Road) at Ricky Road, Monday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Route 654 (Barracks Road) at Route 656 (Georgetown Road), Thursday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Roadway improvements. Expect alternating flagging operations in both the eastbound and westbound lanes, from Route 1260 (Cory Farm Road) to Radford Lane, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) – Bridge superstructure replacement. Traffic reduced to one lane controlled by temporary signal between Route 1231 (Davis Drive) and Route 691 (Tabor Street) through mid-July 2022. Expect congestion and delays during peak traffic hours.
City of Charlottesville
(NEW) Route 20 (Scottsville Road) – Digging and pouring foundations for future installations. Expect right shoulder closures between Route 874 (Woodchuck Lane) and Route 742 (Avon Street Extended)

Culpeper County
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Roadside planting. Expect right shoulder closures at mile marker 22 in the westbound lanes, Monday through Tuesday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m.
(UPDATE) Paving operations – Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers and pilot trucks in the following areas:

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway), from Route 1001 (Main Street) to the Fluvanna County line, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Route 694 (Ira Hoffman Lane) from U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) to Route 729 (Eggbornsville Road), in the northbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Route 694 (Ira Hoffman Lane) from Route 1285 (Burgandine Avenue) to Route 762 (Brandy Road), in the southbound lanes, Wednesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Route 699 (East Chandler Street) from the Town of Culpeper to Route 667 (Nalles Mill Road), in the westbound lanes, Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(NEW) Route 730 (Indian Run Road) – Rural Rustic Repairs. Expect alternating lane closures in the northbound and southbound lanes between Route 639 (Holly Springs Road) and the Rappahannock County line, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Utility work under VDOT permit – Be alert for work crews in the following areas.

U.S. 211 (Lee Highway). Expect right shoulder closures in the eastbound lanes between Route 622 (Old Bridge Road) and Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Route 229 (Rixeyville Road). Expect right shoulder closures in the southbound lanes from U.S. 211 to the Culpeper County line, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(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 (James Madison Highway) from U.S. 15 to U.S 250 (Three Notch Road), in the southbound lanes.

U.S 211 (Lee Highway) between U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) and Gray Fox Lane

Fauquier County
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Roadside planting. Expect left shoulder closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes, at mile marker 33, Monday through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NEW) Interstate 66 – Digging and pouring foundations for future installations. Expect right should closures in the eastbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) – Replacing southbound bridge over the railroad and Route 805 (Bealeton Road). One southbound lane closed. Lane closure will remain in place for majority of project.
(UPDATE) U.S. 17 (West Main Street) – Road work. Expect alternating lane closures in the northbound lanes between Route 1003 (Frost Street) and U.S. 17 (Winchester Road), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Utility work under VDOT permit. Expect lane and shoulder closures in the westbound lanes at Route 724 (Pleasant Vale Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
(NEW) Route 610 (Midland Road) – Bridge superstructure replacement. Road closed. Watch for directional signs and detours. Project completion date, early June.
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 674 (Frytown Road) – Roadway reconstruction. Road closed to through traffic between Route 678 (Bald Eagle Drive) and Route 1440 (Millwood Drive). Local traffic follow directional signs. Project completion expected June 3.
Route 805 (Bealeton Road) – Road reduced to one lane under the U.S. 17 (Marsh Road) bridge during bridge replacement project. Traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals.
Route 806 (Elk Run Road) – Expect alternating lane closures between Route 667 (Catlett Road) and Route 607 (Shenandoah Path), in the northbound and southbound lanes, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
(NEW) Utility work under VDOT permit – Be alert for work crews in the following areas.

Interstate 66. Expect right shoulder closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes between mile marker 14 and mile marker 36, Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 639 (Cromwell Road) from Route 612 (Brent Town Road to Route 616 (Bristersburg Road). Expect mobile, alternating lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) from Route 701 (Gap Run Road) to U.S.17 (John S Mosby Highway), in the northbound lanes.

U.S.17 (Warrenton Road) from Route 615 (Gatwick Lane) to Route 813 (Goldvein Road), in the northbound lanes.

U.S. 17(Marsh Road) from Route 1170 (Robert J Drive) to Route 651 (Sumerduck Road), in the southbound lanes.

U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) at Route 812 (Dondoric Farm Road), in the southbound lanes.

U.S. 50 (John Mosby Highway) from the Fauquier County line to Route 759 (Federal Street), in the eastbound lanes.

U.S. 50 (John Mosby Highway) between Route 618 (Snake Den Road) and U.S. 17 (Winchester Road) in the westbound lanes.

Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) at Snow Hill Lane, in the westbound lanes.

Route 651 (Sumerduck Road) at Route 631 (Castle Road) in the northbound lanes.

Fluvanna County
(NEW) Route 600 (South Boston Road) –Traffic signal inspections Expect mobile alternating directional lane closures from Route 709 (Martin Lane) to Route 1040 (Broken Island Road) in the northbound and southbound lanes, from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.
(UPDATE) Updating directions signs. Expect right shoulder closures, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) from Route 617 (Morris Road) to the Louisa County line, in the northbound lanes.

U.S. 250 (Richmond Road) from Route 631 (Troy Road) to Route 689 (Edgecomb Road) in the eastbound lanes.

Route 639 (Long Acre Road) – Bridge superstructure repair/replacement. All lanes closed at Route 640 (Haden Martin Road) through May 12. Drivers should use alternate routes.
Louisa County

(UPDATE) Interstate 64 – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect shoulder closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes from mile marker 131 to mile marker 148, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
(NEW) Updating directional signs – Expect right shoulder closures Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following areas:

U.S. 250 (Three Notch Road) from Route 795 (Zion Park Road) to Route 613 (Poindexter Road) in the eastbound lanes.

Route 22 (Louisa Road) at U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) in the eastbound lanes.

Route 522 (Cross County Road) – Construction of a roundabout at U.S. 250 (Broad Street Road) near the Goochland County line. Expect flagging operations Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Madison County
U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) — Expect right shoulder closures, southbound, between Route 230 (Wolftown-Hood Road) and Route 662 (Shelby Road), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rappahannock County
(UPDATE) Updating directional signs — Expect right shoulder closures in the following areas, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) from Route 627 (Long Mountain Road) to Route 675 (Old Massies Corner Road) in the eastbound lanes.

U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) from Route 622 (Rock Mills Road) to Route 636 (Schoolhouse Road) in the eastbound lanes.

U.S. 211 (Lee Highway) from Bus/U.S. 211 (Main Street) to Bus/U.S.211 turnaround in the westbound lanes.

U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) from Route 610 (Chester Gap Road) to the Rappahannock County line.

(NEW) U.S. 522 (Sperryville Pike) – Ditch cleaning operations. Expect right lane and right shoulder closures in the northbound lanes, from the Rappahannock County line to Route 604 (Round Hill Road) , Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 2 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.

Weekly Traffic Alert : VDOT Lynchburg District

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Weekly Traffic Alert : VDOT Lynchburg District

VDOT LYNCHBURG

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

District-wide activities:

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

Work at specific locations:

Amherst County:

Route 60 – Shoulder and ditch repair. Alternating lane closure from route 615 to route 610.

Route 682 Woody’s Lake Road Madison Heights – Starting Jan 10 with an expected completion date of Dec 15, 2022. Expect lane closures, delays, rough road. Signs and flaggers to direct traffic.

Route 778 – Unpaved shoulder repair. Alternating lane closures from route 60 to route 665.

Plant mix Amherst & Nelson on various routes starting in June. Shoulder widening and Guardrail Lane closures. 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. Starting May 1 2022 and est. comp. May 18, 2023.

Please note districtwide activities above.

Buckingham County:

Route 630 (Red Road) – Rural rustic project.

Route 644 – Road closure. Motorists should expect d­elays due to a bridge rehab project on Route 644 in Buckingham County. Route 644 (Bridge Road) will be temporarily closed from Route 24 (Mt. Rush Hwy) to Route 638 (Dixie Hill Road). Road closure is scheduled to begin March 28, 2022 and is planned until May 06, 2022.

Route 718 – Road closure. Motorists should expect delays due to a culvert replacement project on Route 718 in Buckingham County. Route 718 (Chapel Road) will be temporarily closed from Route 610 (Cartersville Road) to Route 15 (James Madison Hwy). Road closure is scheduled to begin May 06, 2022 and is planned until June 17, 2022.

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 18, 2023.

Route 501 – Paving to begin on April 25 on Route 501 S between Route 680 Suburban Rd to Route 869.

Route 623 – Road closure. Motorists should expect delays due to a culvert replacement project on Route 623 in Campbell County. Route 623 (Turkey Foot Road) will be temporarily closed from Route 811 (Thomas Jefferson Road) to Route 460 (Lynchburg Hwy). Road closure is scheduled to begin May 31st, 2022 and is planned until July 15th, 2022.

Please note districtwide activities above.

Charlotte County:

Route 616 – Rural rustic work.

Route 743, Shady Oaks Road – Cul-de-sac work.

Please note districtwide activities above.

Cumberland County:

Route 45N – Contractor patching

Route 608 – Rural rustic ditch work.

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

Please note districtwide activities above.

Halifax County:

Route 58- Long line painting operations

Route 360 at Route 344 – upgrading video detection.

Routes 501 & 610 – Passing lane project. Use caution during changing road conditions & traffic patterns. 35 mph at all times during construction. Route 610 connections to 501 closed; one-way detour via Route 610/643 estimated to begin Oct. Fixed completion- May 5, 2023.

Route 605 – Road closure. Motorists should expect delays due to culvert replacement on Route 605 in Halifax County. Route 605 (Mill Road) will be temporarily closed to thru traffic from Route 607 (Rodger Chapel Road), to the intersection of Route 746 (Mt. Laurel Road). This section of Route 605 will be closed 05/09/2022 – 06/17/2022.

Please note districtwide activities above.

Lynchburg:

Route 29/460 (Campbell Ave–Concord Turnpike) – Bridge replacement. Northbound 29/eastbound 460 speed limit 45 mph. Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely. Completion July 31, 2023.

Nelson County:

Route 29 – Debris clean up. Right lane closure northbound (from route 263 to route 6) and southbound lanes (from route 776 to route 623).

Route 29 N and S Bound Lanes between route 613 Woods Mill and Albemarle Co Line – Started April 1, Shoulder widening and Guardrail Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely est. comp Nov. 18, 2022.

Route 60 over James River – Bridge Deck replacement Lane closures changes in traffic pattern are likely Starting May est. comp July 14, 2024.

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 is scheduled to begin April 4 and continuing until approximately August of 2023.

Route 636 (Roark Mill Rd) and Route 669 (Melon Rd) – Rural rustic project.

Route 817 – Road closure. Motorists should expect delays due to superstructure replacement on Route 817 in Pittsylvania County. Route 817 (North Maple Road) will be temporarily closed to thru traffic from Route 57 (Callands Road), to the intersection of Route 819 (Barn Road). This section of Route 817 will be closed 05/16/2022 – 06/10/2022.

Please note districtwide activities above.

Prince Edward County:

Route 460 at Route 47 – Sign work.

Route 628 (Mill Creek Road) – Rural rustic project.

Please note districtwide activities above.

US Forest Service Continues Controlled Burns Across Area

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US Forest Service Continues Controlled Burns Across Area
Photo courtesy of USFS : Crews with the US Forest Service continued their planned (prescribed) burns of this area called Archer Knob located in Augusta County, Virginia on Thursday – April 28, 2022

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

If you were out Thursday afternoon, particularly south of Brents Gap in Southern Nelson County, you saw thick white smoke in the air. Some folks though a large fire had broken out across the area. That’s not totally wrong, but these fires were planned by the US Forest Service as part of an operation to help maintain the forests across the area.

Many other prescribed burns have been taking place across the area as well. To get the latest information you can visit the Incident Information System by clicking here.

Severe Weather Strikes Parts Of The Blue Ridge : Hail & Power Outages (Video)

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Severe Weather Strikes Parts Of The Blue Ridge : Hail & Power Outages (Video)
Photo By Courtney Thompson : Severe thunderstorms dumped several inches of hail in Fishersville Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2022.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Severe thunderstorms made their way across the Blue Ridge Mountains during the early afternoon hours on Tuesday. One of the hardest hit areas was between Fishersville and Staunton where several powerline poles were snapped from high winds.

This is near the same exact area where Courtney Thompson caught video of intense hail falling In Fishersville,VA around the same time storms moved through.

The severe weather threat has ended for our area as of Tuesday afternoon. To add to the crazy weather we go from thunderstorms to a Freeze Watch for some parts of the Blue Ridge on Wednesday evening. No that wasn’t a typo. You can read more about it by clicking here!

VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Nelson County

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VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Nelson County

From VSP:

“At 10 p.m. on Sunday (April 24), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 29 more than a quarter-mile north of Wilson Hill Rd.

A 2009 Toyota Corolla was traveling south on Route 29 when it ran off the left side of the road, struck a ditch and several trees and overturned.

The driver, Andrew A. Rayle, 37, of Greensboro, N.C., died at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remains under investigation.

—
Shelby Crouch
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police”

Snow Hits Higher Elevations of BRP & Skyline – Causes Traffic Accidents

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Snow Hits Higher Elevations of BRP & Skyline – Causes Traffic Accidents
Photo courtesy of NPS : Shenandoah National Park : Snow covers the road at Big Meadows Monday morning. April 18, 2022

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

As expected, some wintry precip began falling in the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge Mountains Monday morning. Down in the lowlands it was mainly a cold rain.

Photo via VDOT Cams : Earlier in the morning I-64 over Afton Mountain was briefly closed when several cars collided in the wintry weather. April 18, 2022
Photo via Wintergreen Resort camera network : On Devils Knob around 3500′ snow was covering parts of the grass at Devils Knob Grill. April 18, 2022
Lots of folks commented on our Facebook page about what they were seeing and where. Click the image above to visit that post.

A variety of winter weather alerts continues into the evening hours on Monday. (Click here to see those.

Then, we slowly begin making the corner to better weather on Tuesday. Near 80 degree temps and real spring return near the end of the week. With mid 80s by the weekend! Click here for that forecast.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued Monday Along BRP & Skyline Drive (Snow Likely)

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued Monday Along BRP & Skyline Drive (Snow Likely)
Via NWS : A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect late Sunday into Monday for area along and near the BRP and Skyline Drive. Some accumulation is possible especially on unpaved, grassy areas. Click the image above for the latest alerts.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
932 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge (including Wintergreen)–
Western Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton-
932 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
inches.

* WHERE…Garrett and extreme western Allegany counties in
Maryland, western portions of Grant, Mineral and Pendleton
counties in West Virginia, western Highland County and the
northern and central Blue Ridge in Virginia.

* WHEN…From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Most snow accumulation will be above 2000
feet and will be mostly confined to unpaved surfaces, though
some slush on roads is likely.

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.

Freeze Warnings & Frost Advisories : Parts Of Blue Ridge Late Sunday Into Monday (Includes Wintergreen)

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Freeze Warnings & Frost Advisories : Parts Of Blue Ridge Late Sunday Into Monday (Includes Wintergreen)
Via NWS : Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are in effect late Sunday night into Monday morning for parts of the Blue Ridge. Click on the image above for the latest updates.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive most of the day Monday. 2-5 inches of snow is possible especially in the highest of elevations on grassy, unpaved areas. Click here for more info on that bulletin. 

A variety of winter weather bulletins goes into effect late Sunday night into Monday morning across the Central Virginia Blue Ridge. Freeze Warnings are primarily confined to the higher elevations along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. Frost advisories in some other areas.

The potential for a couple of inches of snow is in play as well in places like Wintergreen and Montebello in the higher elevations along the BRP.

Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
938 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022


VAZ508-171700-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
938 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

.REST OF SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. 
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely with a chance of rain after
midnight. Widespread frost after midnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. 
.MONDAY...Snow and rain. Sleet, mainly in the morning. Snow and
sleet accumulation around an inch. Cooler with highs in the upper
30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
813 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Clarke-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Morgan-
Berkeley-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Lisbon,
Jarrettsville, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market,
Winchester, Berryville, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Paw Paw,
Martinsburg, Charles Town, and Shepherdstown
813 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northern
  Maryland, central and northwest Virginia and eastern West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
813 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

Cecil-Northwest Montgomery-Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-
Page-Warren-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Including the cities of Elkton, Germantown, Damascus, Aberdeen,
Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Luray,
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Warrenton, and Purcellville
813 AM EDT Sun Apr 17 2022

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost
  formation.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Cecil, Northwest Montgomery and Southeast
  Harford Counties. In Virginia, Augusta, Rockingham, Page,
  Warren, Northern Fauquier and Western Loudoun Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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