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Afton : CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON U.S. 250/ ROUTE 151 ROUNDABOUT

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Afton : CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON U.S. 250/ ROUTE 151 ROUNDABOUT
Graphic via VDOT : The roundabout construction that will begin at the intersection of Route 250 & 151 in the coming days. This is what it will look like nearing completion in July 2022.

 

Route 250/151
Near the Nelson / Albemarle County Line
Afton, Virginia

From VDOT : Culpeper District

Construction activity will begin next week on a roundabout at the intersection of Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) and Route 151 (Critzer Shop Road). The project will improve safety and traffic flow at the busy intersection while managing vehicle speeds and correcting geometric deficiencies that have been identified as contributing factors in crashes at the intersection.

Traffic flow through the current “T” intersection is controlled by a traffic signal that was installed in 2017 as a temporary measure along with flashers to warn traffic to slow in advance of the intersection. The roundabout will improve safety since all traffic must slow to enter the roundabout. In a roundabout traffic on the approaches must yield to vehicles in the roundabout.

What the construction area will look like in the beginning stages of October 2021.

During construction traffic will be maintained through the project although drivers may encounter some lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers. Work will be limited to Monday through Friday, so weekend traffic will not be affected by construction activities.

Information about the project is available on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s web site at: Albemarle Co. Design-Build Projects. That page also has a link to a graphic of the construction phases and lane alignments during each phase.

The speed limit on both U.S. 250 and Route 151 has been lowered to 25 miles per hour on the intersection approaches and through the work zone. Motorists should drive with extreme caution as they approach the construction project since workers may be near the travel lanes and slow-moving equipment and vehicles may enter or exit the travel lanes in the work zone.

The U.S. 250 / Route 151 roundabout project is one of six improvement projects in a $28.5 million design-build bundled contract with Curtis Contracting Inc., of West Point, Va. The U.S. 250 / Route 151 roundabout project will cost $4.8 million. The other projects include the interchange improvements at U.S. 29 and Interstate 64, Exit 118, improvements to the Fontaine Avenue exit from U.S. 29 north, and the Rio Mills connector road, all of which are substantially complete.

The diverging diamond interchange on U.S. 250 at I-64 Exit 124 is under construction, as is a roundabout at Route 20 (Stony Point Road) and Route 649 (Proffit Road) in northern Albemarle County. The contract completion date for all six projects is February 2023.

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

Nelson : Traffic Alert : Near Brents Gap : Another Semi Blocks Road : Updated – Now Open

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Nelson : Traffic Alert : Near Brents Gap : Another Semi Blocks Road : Updated – Now Open
Thanks to Jennifer Seale for this photo : Another semi blocks Route 151 on the Nellysford side headed toward Brents Gap. Friday – 10.15.21

 

Near Brents Gap – Route 151
Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

Updated : 10:15 AM Roadway now open

As we always say, “Move your scorecard forward one space” as another semi has blocked most of Brents Mountain toward the gap on Route 151. It’s on the Nellysford side (north) that is blocked. As of 8:15 AM motorists tell us they can barely squeeze by with alternating traffic. Large trucks wouldn’t be able to get by from what we’re told.

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ALBEMARLE – ROUTE 29 Near Red Hill Road : TRAFFIC ALERT 12:59 PM : Open

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ALBEMARLE – ROUTE 29 Near Red Hill Road : TRAFFIC ALERT 12:59 PM : Open

 

12:59 PM – Roadway reopened “ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – All travel lanes have reopened to northbound traffic on Route 29/Monacan Trail Road near Red Hill Road.”

Route 29/Monacan Trail Road Closed to Northbound Traffic Due to a Single Vehicle Crash
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – Northbound travel lanes on Route 29/Monacan Trail Road near Red Hill Road are closed due to a single vehicle crash. Detours are in place and are expected to last several hours. Please avoid the area.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Traffic On Route 250 Toward Afton Mountain

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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Traffic On Route 250 Toward Afton Mountain
Traffic was stopped along Route 250 up Afton Mountain near the Nelson / Albermarle Line Tuesday morning during a vehicle fire. October 12, 2021

Route 250 / Near The Nelson / Albemarle Line

As we first reported here on our Facebook page, crews were busy Tuesday morning working to clear a vehicle fire that occurred on Route 250 hearing up Afton Mountain. There is no word on the cause and any injuries at this time.

Traffic was being diverted around the accident along Route 6 Afton Mountain Road.

VDOT : STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR OCTOBER 4 – 8, 2021

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VDOT : STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR OCTOBER 4 – 8, 2021

 

STAUNTON DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR
OCTOBER 4 – 8, 2021
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.
INTERSTATE 64
*NEW* Mile marker 24 to 25, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Jackson River, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 30 to 29, westbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Route 42. Work may take place during daytime and nighttime hours through October 22.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 42 (Forty Two Road) – Mobile lane closures between Bath County line and Route 269 (Longdale Furnace Road) for pavement marking, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 4.
*UPDATE* Route 220 (Market Avenue) – Mobile lane closures between Botetourt County line and Route 60 Business (west of Clifton Forge) for pavement marking, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 6.
*UPDATE* Route 220 Business (Verge Street) – Mobile lane closures between Clifton Forge southern town limits and Route 220 (Market Avenue) for pavement marking, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 5.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, shoulder repairs and asphalt patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacements, ditch work and pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Shoulder closures just west of Route 662 (Edgewood Lane) for sign installation, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Westbound lane closures for tree removal operations between Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) and La Rue Lane, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Shoulder closures between northern and southern intersections with Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) for sign installation, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Shoulder closures between Route 619 (Courthouse Hill Road) and Route 677 (McClintic Heights Drive) for sign installation, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Northbound lane closures for tree removal operations between Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) and Route 680 (Chimney Run Road), Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 678 (Indian Draft Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) and 3.7 miles north of Route 39 for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through October 15.
*NEW* Route 687 (Jackson River Turnpike) – Stop-and-proceed traffic pattern near intersection with Route 615 (Main Street) for culvert replacement, October 4 to October 28.
Various roads – Mobile lane closures for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pavement patching and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
INTERSTATE 64
Mile marker 53 to 55, eastbound – Alternating lane closures for bridge painting operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through October 30.
INTERSTATE 81
Exit 205, southbound – Off- and on-ramp shoulders closed 24/7 for interchange improvements with estimated completion in fall 2022.
PRIMARY ROADS
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 606 (Raphine Road) – Occasional flagger traffic control in area of I-81 ramps for interchange improvements with estimated completion in fall 2022.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 84 (Mill Gap Road) – Alternating lane closures between Route 220 (Jackson River Road) and West Virginia state line for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 8.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching, tractor mowing and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe cleaning, tree removal, pavement patching, ditch work, tractor mowing, and adding stone to unpaved roads. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
INTERSTATE 64
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 208 to 205, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for drainage work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 5. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.
Mile marker 235 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for inspection of bridges over Naked Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 8.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Alternating lane closures between Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) and Route 662 (Stover School Road) for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through October 20.
Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Alternating lane closures between Route 666 (Lofton Road) and Route 667 (Dabneys Road) for paving operations, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through October 13.
Route 42 (Little Calfpasture Highway) – Alternating lane closures between Route 688 (Old Parkersburg Turnpike) and Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) for tree removal operations, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Route 254 (Hermitage Road) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 642 (Barrenridge Road) and Waynesboro city limits, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through October 27.
Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) and Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October 8.
*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Closed for sinkhole repairs between Route 11 (Commerce Road, Staunton) and Route 613 (Spring Hill Road), 8 p.m. Friday, October 1, until work is complete. Follow posted detour.
*UPDATE* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Flagger traffic control for paving operations between Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) and Route 652 (University Farm Road), 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through November 2.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Shoulder closures for water-line installation between Route 660 (Lake Road) and Route 848 (Rankin Lane), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 7.
*UPDATE* Route 634 (China Clay Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road) and Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) for utility work, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 7.
*NEW* Route 646 (Fadley Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 696 (Stonewall Road) and Route 749 (Burkes Mill Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 18.
Route 675 (Broadhead School Road) – Flagger traffic control as needed for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 674 (Pilson Road) and Route 670 (Wagon Shop Road), Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 2021.
*NEW* Route 696 (Stonewall Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 749 (Croushorn Lane) and Route 646 (Fadley Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 18.
*NEW* Route 696 (Flint Hill Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 748 (Flint Hill Road) and Route 852 (Burkes Mill Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 18.
Route 703 (Hewitt Road) – Closed between Route 708 (Eidson Creek Road) and Route 876 (Swoope Road) for replacement of Eidson Creek bridge. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion April 2022.
Route 728 (Stover Shop Road) – Road closed between Route 730 (Stribling Springs Road) and Route 759 (Oak Hill Road) for bridge work at Moffett Creek. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion October 14.
*NEW* Route 749 (Burkes Mill Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 696 (Stonewall Road) and Route 646 (Fadley Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 18.
Route 842 (Horseshoe Circle) –­­ Flagger traffic control as needed for Rural Rustic Road improvements between Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) and 1 mile south of Route 608, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 30.
*NEW* Route 852 (Burkes Mill Road) – Shoulder closures for tree-trimming operations between Route 804 (Salem Church Road) and Route 696 (Flint Hill Road), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 18.
INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 243 to 240, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 15.
*NEW* Mile marker 248 to 252, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 16.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Green County line and Route 634 (Sapling Ridge Road), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 12.
*NEW* Route 257 (Dinkel Avenue) – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Bridgewater town limits and Route 11 (Valley Pike), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 12.
*NEW* Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Lane closures in the area of Route 695 (Randall Road) for turn lane construction, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 803 (Daphna Road) – Shoulder closures just south of the town of Broadway for tree-trimming operations, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through October 4.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 211 – Single-lane traffic between Route 615 (Egypt Bend Road) and Route 646 (Oak Leaf Road). Westbound traffic uses median crossover to share eastbound bridge over Shenandoah River South Fork. Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for westbound bridge replacement with estimated completion in summer 2022.
*NEW* Route 340 – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Rockingham County line and Route 211, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 7.
*NEW* Route 340 Business – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Luray southern town limits and Route 340 (wests of Stanley), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 7.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 759 (Jollett Road) – Stop-and-proceed traffic pattern for bridge work near intersection with Route 607 (Weaver Road). Vehicle width restriction of 11 feet 6 inches during construction. Estimated completion October 28.
INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 273 to 272, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridge over Route 263 and Mill Creek, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 5.
Mile marker 291 to 292, northbound – Right shoulder closed 24/7 near on-ramp from exit 291 due to ramp extension work. Estimated completion November 11.
Mile marker 295 to 298, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 22.
*NEW* Exit 296, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures along off-ramps to Route 55 for sign maintenance, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile marker 297 to 296, southbound – Right shoulder closed 24/7 near on-ramp from exit 296 due to ramp extension work. Estimated completion November 11.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson) – Shoulder closures near intersection with Route 292 (Conicville Road) for sign maintenance, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 42 (Senedo Road) – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Rockingham County line and Route 11 (Main Street, Woodstock), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 7.
Route 211 (New Market Road) – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Rockingham County line and I-81 interchange at New Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 8.
Route 263 (Orkney Grade) – Mobile lane closures for line-painting operations between Route 610 (Orkney Springs Road) and Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 7.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 302 to 304, northbound – Right shoulder closed 24/7 at DMV truck weigh station for off-ramp extension. Scales closed until completion of project, scheduled for November 11.
*NEW* Mile marker 312 to 315 including Exit 313, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures along I-81 and interchange off-ramps for sign maintenance, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 313 to 314, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for maintenance of Route 17/40/522 bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 8.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Shoulder closures in area of Route 634 (Cougill Lane) for sign installation, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*NEW* Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight lane closures as needed in the area of I-81 interchange for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 8.
*NEW* Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) – Shoulder closures in area of I-81 interchange for sign maintenance, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) – Both shoulders closed 24/7 between I-81 ramps and Route 1075 (Nottoway Drive) for roadway and utility reconstruction project with completion in late 2022.
*NEW* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Shoulder closures between Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) and Route 1367 (Costello Drive) for sign maintenance, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*UPDATE* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound left lanes closed 24/7 through October 3 for construction of traffic-diversion road between Route 644 (Parkins Mill Road) and Route 1054 (Clydesdale Drive). Beginning October 4, southbound traffic uses median crossover to share northbound Opequon Creek bridge. Northbound and southbound traffic limited to one lane. Work zone is for replacement of Opequon Creek bridge with completion scheduled for September 2022.
*UPDATE* Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Alternating lane closures for pavement resurfacing between Route 692 (Chapel Hill Road) and Route 705 (Ebenezer Church Road), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 29.
Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) – Shoulder closures for utility work between Route 739 (Apple Pie Ridge Road) and Route 654 (Cedar Grove Road), 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 25.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 600 (Hayfield Road) – Occasional lane closures for utility work between Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) and Route 753 (Rosenberger Lane), 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 21.
Route 779 (Country Club Circle) – Flagger traffic control between Route 657 (Senseny Road) and Route 1216 (Lewis Circle) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 19.
Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane) and Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) just west of Clarke County line for roadway and utility work, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 7, eastbound and westbound – Be alert for work vehicles on shoulders due to litter pickup, Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*NEW* Mile marker 6 to 14, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance of various bridges, Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures reported.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 624 (Happy Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control between Front Royal eastern town limits and Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) for safety improvement project, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Estimated project completion December 10.
Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
For traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit http://www.511Virginia.org.The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Afton Man Struck & Killed on I-64 in Henrico County

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Afton Man Struck & Killed on I-64 in Henrico County
Photo VSP : The area on I-64 where the fatality occurred.

Verbatim release from VSP:

“Henrico County – Morgan B. Albert, 49, of Afton, Va., has been identified as the pedestrian who died after being struck by traffic on Interstate 64 in Henrico County.

At 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept 15), Virginia State Police troopers began responding to emergency calls about a person standing in the right, westbound lane of I-64 near the Route 360/Mechanicsville Turnpike overpass. As troopers were responding to the scene, the pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Chrysler minivan and then a second vehicle. Albert died at the scene.

The drivers of both vehicles remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. They were both wearing seatbelts, and did not report any injury.

Albert’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The investigation is ongoing.

Sergeant Dylan Davenport
Public Information Officer
Richmond Division”

VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Nelson County

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VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Nelson County

Near Gladstone / Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia

Verbatim release from VSP:

Updated corrected from VSP 9.17.21 :

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Sept. 15, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. on Tye River Road, approximately 1 mile north of Richmond Highway.

A 2017 Hyundai Elantra was traveling south when it collided head-on with a northbound 2000 Ford F-350. The two vehicles struck at a crest in the road. There is no centerline road marking. The at-fault driver has yet to be determined, as the crash investigation remains ongoing. The Virginia State Police Appomattox Division Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is assisting with the crash investigation.

The driver of the Hyundai, Davontae L. Irving, 19, of Gladstone, Va., died at the scene.

The driver of the F-350, Jacob I.C. Clark, 38, of Gladstone, Va., was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.

Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt.

Corinne N. Geller

Public Relations Director

Virginia State Police

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred Sept. 15, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. on Tye River Road, approximately 1 mile north of Richmond Highway.

A 2017 Hyundai Elantra was traveling south when it crossed the centerline and struck head-on a 2000 Ford F-350.

The male driver of the Hyundai died at the scene.

This is all the information on the crash at this time.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

Wintergreen Resort Names New General Manager

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Wintergreen Resort Names New General Manager
Publicity photo Wintergreen Resort : Jay Gamble has been named the new General Manager of Wintergreen Resort

 

 

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

Wednesday afternoon Wintergreen Resort sent the following email to Wintergreen Club members making the official announcement of a new General Manager.

“Jay Gamble has been named general manager of Wintergreen Resort in Virginia following an extensive search including candidates from across the United States and Canada. Gamble will transition from Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire where he has served as general manager for the past three years. Both resorts are operated by Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. (PGRI).

Gamble is a veteran of the mountain resort industry with 40-years of experience at notable ski resorts including Killington in Vermont, Sunday River in Maine, and Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire. In addition to his mountain operations and financial management background, he has extensive experience with the installation of chair lifts, snowmaking systems, and has served on the board of directors of Ski New Hampshire for the past two decades.

“Wintergreen Resort is a unique and extraordinarily diverse property spread across eleven thousand acres. The four-season nature of the resort and membership component requires a talented leader and Jay Gamble has the years of experience and leadership skills necessary to meet the challenges. With his combined ski and golf management background and Mid-Atlantic ties – Jay is the right person at the right time to take the helm at Wintergreen,” said PGRI president and chief executive officer Vern Greco.

Gamble comes to Wintergreen Resort amid ongoing capital expenditures and an upward trajectory driven by the Mission: Affordable season pass program and growth of the membership. With a focus on expanded year-around programming and operational improvements, Gamble is well suited to continue the goal of making Wintergreen one of the top mountain resorts in the Mid-Atlantic.

“Wintergreen is a unique and distinctive resort and having grown up in South Carolina and learned to ski in North Carolina, this is a very special opportunity. I look forward to moving to Virginia and leading Wintergreen’s growth in the coming years,” noted Gamble.”

Nelson : Cabins At Crabtree Falls To Add New Glamping Feature

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Nelson : Cabins At Crabtree Falls To Add New Glamping Feature
Photo Courtesy of Crabtree Falls Cabins : Crabtree Falls Cabins recently announced their approval and forthcoming option for glamping in addition to cabins rentals that have been available for years.

Tyro / Montebello
Nelson County, Virginia

By Tommy Stafford

For years, Crabtree Falls Cabins has long been known for its quaint cabin rentals tucked away just off of Route 56 West in Nelson County. That’s about 5 miles from Montebello and the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway. I first met Beth-Anne Norman Driskill shortly after she started taking care of the cabins a few years back. “I moved up here in 2016. However, I grew up coming to Crabtree Falls, and to this property specifically, when my grandmother, not really related but that’s what I have always called her, Barb Otto, lived here. Barb lived here from the early 70’s until 2000, when she moved away to Nags Head. My father purchased her cabin, her two rental cabins, the duplex on the adjacent property and the land above those properties.” She, her husband, and their young child now live at Crabtree Falls Cabins full-time taking care of the operation.

One of the model glamping tents that was recently setup to do a photo shoot for the upcoming launch that should be late spring of 2022.

“For years we tried to run the company remotely but it was not becoming what we knew it could be if we lived there. In 2016 I moved here and took over running the business, taking care of reservations, our guests, over seeing housekeeping and maintenance.”

Beth-Anne went on to say she’s seen numerous glamping sites that simply took her breath away. She tells us It has become quite popular out west and in South Africa and Asia.

 

Another view on the inside of a model tent that was recently assembled at Crabtree Falls Cabins for a photo shoot.

“I knew it would just take off if we could provide it here in Nelson County. We started a wait list and already have 378 names on our list waiting to make a reservation. Visit Virginia reposted our glamping sites and that list went viral as well! Our builder, Ben Butler with Capler Homes, began getting calls from numerous other rental properties and companies off 151 asking if he could help them build even more.”

Every tent will have electricity for lighting and charging electronics. Featured in each tent is a king bed, beautiful rustic decor, a coffee and breakfast table, a sitting area with a table and couch, a wood burning heater in the cooler months, a private porch for sitting and listening to the river and a private fire pit for campfires.

Beth-Anne also says each tent will have its own private bathroom located in the bathhouse, which will be centralized to all the tents, so guests may lock away and store personal items, and not worry about sharing facilities. Each bathroom will feature a beautiful vanity, full tile shower, changing area and commode.

Crabtree Falls Cabins has been approved by the county and is finishing the final few details before they can start the build. It should be ready by late spring of 2022.

Beth-Anne told us she excited and looking forward to opening up the new accommodations next spring!

“Once we break ground and determine the opening date, we will open for accepting reservations in advance. To be added to the wait list, people can visit our website https://www.crabtreefalls.com/glamping.htm ”

 

Nelson : Traffic Alert : Route 6 (River Road) Bridge Project Creates Change In Traffic Pattern

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Nelson : Traffic Alert : Route 6 (River Road) Bridge Project Creates Change In Traffic Pattern

 

From VDOT Lynchburg:

Woods Mill / Faber / Martins Store

Motorists who use Route 6 in Nelson County should expect possible delays and changes in traffic patterns during a bridge project near Route 29.

During construction, there will be an 11-foot width restriction in place on Route 6 West. Only westbound traffic allowed on Route 6 between Route 29 and Tidbit Trail.  Tractor-trailers will be unable to access Route 29 North from Route 6. Signs, message boards and other devices will alert motorists to the changes in traffic pattern.

Mobilization is already underway for the planned work, including substructure repair, deck extension and overlay. An October completion is scheduled, weather permitting.

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