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Wintergreen : Black Bear Wanders Into Fire Station On The Mountain

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Video screengrab courtesy of Wintergreen Fire Department : Early Thursday morning a black bear found his way into Wintergreen Fire Station 1 on the mountain at Wintergreen Resort.

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

 

Some stations have spotted dogs. When your station is in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains you just never know what might wander in the bay.

Recently firefighters Buddy Ford and Deric Meakins surprisingly bumped into a black bear in the station. Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time this has happened, but it is the first time it’s been captured on video.

 

Bear Cub Inside Firehouse At Wintergreen from Tommy Stafford on Vimeo.
Video above courtesy of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue

 

Wintergreen Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone that we’re all guests in the Bear’s home and we have a responsibility to coexist safely.  Visit the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries website https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/bear/living-with-black-bears/ to learn more.

Thanks to WFD Chief Curtis Sheets for giving us the 411 on on the 911 bear in the house!!

Nelson : Devil’s Backbone Opens New Headquarters At Basecamp

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Nelson : Devil’s Backbone Opens New Headquarters At Basecamp
Photo courtesy of Heidi Crandall : After months and months of construction, the Devils Backbone Headquarters opened earlier this week at Basecamp in Nelson County. The building is where support staff and administrative offices are housed for the operation.(BRL V2.0)

Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

For the first time in a decade DBBC support staff and management have a place to locate and work from. The Devils Backbone Headquarters opened earlier this week in Roseland just across the way from the brewpub and restaurant.

Photo By Heidi Crandall : The newly finished Devils Backbone Headquarters in Roseland at the Basecamp.

“It is a wonderful healthy environment with work stations, a kitchen, game area, educational loft and outdoor decks to soak in the mountains. We have approximately 40 full time staff coming in daily with additional field staff who are mobile,” said Heidi Crandall, Co-Founder of Devils Backbone.

She and her husband Steve started the brewing and restaurant operation back in 2008. Since then the company has exploded across the Eastern United States and was eventually purchased by Anuhesr Busch back in April of 2016.

Photo By Heidi Crandall : The new workspace gives employees a place to finally have deskspace to work from. Before they were camping out anywhere they could find to do work.

This is a gorgeous and contemporary building that brings the DB family together in one spot instead of in hidden corners at both locations,” Heidi continued.

The new building was designed and built by Tectonics II in Roseland, Virginia.

Severe Weather Possible Across Blue Ridge Today

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Severe Weather Possible Across Blue Ridge Today
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the Central Virginia in the slight risk category for severe weather this Tuesday – August 21, 2018. That means there Is a decent shot at severe storms somewhere in the area highlighted in yellow.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Certain factors are coming together today to create an environment that makes severe weather possible across the Blue Ridge area.

The Storm Prediction Center discusses the potential in this post. It’s mostly science and weather speak. But it generally says the chances are there for some severe weather outbreaks in our area. A lot of that will depend on cloud cover. If we get breaks of sunshine the risk for severe storms is greater.

I’ll keep you posted throughout the day should any real concerns arise.

Tommy

VDOT : NELSON COUNTY MOTORISTS URGED TO PLAN FOR POSSIBLE CONGESTION

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VDOT : NELSON COUNTY MOTORISTS URGED TO PLAN FOR POSSIBLE CONGESTION

Lynchburg / Arrington

Nelson County motorists should be aware of possible congestion and changes in traffic pattern on US 29 and side roads near Oak Ridge Estate in Lovingston from Wednesday evening, August 22 through midday Monday, August 27 due to an event. The highest volumes of traffic on Route 29 are expected to occur during the overnight hours of Wednesday through early Thursday evening, late afternoon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and into midday Monday, while heavier-than-normal traffic will likely occur on Route 665 from Route 29 to Route 668 and Route 668 to Route 650 on Thursday.

Contractors for the festival in collaboration with the Virginia State Police (VSP) and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin setting up traffic control south of the Lovingston area on Wednesday. Due to the possibility of increased congestion, several changes in traffic pattern are planned.

Early festival arrival traffic on Wednesday will be directed off Route 29 to Route 29 Business (Front Street) in Lovingston, to Route 56 and right onto Route 650.

 Crossovers – From Wednesday evening to Thursday evening, all crossovers from the U-turn location (between Ross Road and Morse Lane) to the first crossover north of Route 650 will be closed. On Thursday evening, the U-turn will be shifted north to South Lena Rose Lane. The crossovers south of Route 56 will be opened and those between the U-turn and the first crossover north of Route 650 will remain closed until Sunday evening.

 Closures – On Wednesday evening through the day on Thursday, Route 650 between Route 56 and Route 29 will be closed intermittently. Route 653 may be closed to event traffic.

Through traffic: Through traffic on Route 29 South will use the right lane; event traffic will use the left lane, and through traffic on Route 29 North will use the left lane from north of Route 739; event traffic will use the right lane.

If considering an alternate route, motorists are encouraged to use Route 151  from the intersection of Route 29/151 in Amherst County to the intersection of Route 250/151 in Albemarle County.  This route is not recommended for trucks.

Message boards and other traffic control devices will be used to alert motorists to these changes in traffic pattern and any major congestion issues.

For additional up-to-date information throughout the event, please call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org, follow VDOT on Twitter @VaDOTLynchburg, or contact VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-367-7623 (800-FOR-ROAD).

Hurricane Camille – 49 Years Ago Today on August 19, 1969 The Skies Opened Up

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Hurricane Camille – 49 Years Ago Today on August 19, 1969 The Skies Opened Up
A shot from our cover story back in 2008. Brower York had recently released some never before seen color photos of the 1969 destruction from Hurricane Camille.


Our September 2008 (Then Nelson County Life Magazine) revealing some the the very first color pictures taken by Photographer Brower York of the tragedy that struck Nelson County, killing dozens and destroying millions in property. Click on issue above to read the entire article and see the photos starting on page 12.

Nelson County, VA
Below, our 2011 story on the placing of a wreath on the marker at the Rockfish Trail Loop to remember those who lost their lives in August 1969

Photo By Tommy Stafford : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Amy Webb, owner of Blue Ridge Floral Designs, places a commemorative wreath on the historical marker at the Rockfish Valley Trailhead Friday morning (8.19.11) to remember the dozens killed in Nelson County during Hurricane Camille in August 1969.


Above in this USDA film made decades ago, they track the progress of Camille from landfill in Mississippi to the Virginia Blue Ridge. Lots of video in this we’ve never seen before. The portions mentioning and showing Nelson and nearby areas starts around 12 to 13 minutes.

South Of Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
Back in 2008 Peter and Betsy Agelasto of Elk Hill made sure there was a permanent marker put up to remember the dozens of people that died here in Nelson. Hurricane Camille was their fate. Camille was one of the 10 most devastating hurricanes in history. Each year The Agelasto’s have Amy Webb place commemorative wreath where the marker is at the start of the Rockfish Valley Trailhead.

Graphic courtesy of National Hurricane Center : Camille came ashore as a deadly category 5 hurricane on the Mississippi Gulf Coast then stalled over Virginia as a major tropical depression dumping 20+ inches of rain on Nelson County in less than 24 hours.
Old Photos By Brower York : ©1969-2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Nelson County, VA destruction in 1969 from Hurricane Camille as seen through the lens of photographer Brower York.
Relief helicopters line up along Route 29 in 1969.
Traffic being diverted by state police at Route 6 & 151 in the Martins Store area. This is where the large CVEC electrical substation is toady.
Photographer Brower York captures this shot in 1969 of a landing strip set up on Route 29 to render aid to victims of Hurricane Camille.

Nelson County’s Historical Society has an entire room devoted to the history of Hurricane Camille and its effect on Nelson County at the Oakland Museum.You can see the old photographs above along with countless more from photographer Brower York’s collection.

You can read all of our past coverage and mentions of Hurricane Camille by clicking here.

Nelson : 2018 Lockn’ Festival Transportation Information

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Nelson : 2018 Lockn’ Festival Transportation Information
Via VDOT Lynchburg : Click on image above to see the traffic routing plans for the Lockn’ 2018 festival.

FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

Be aware of possible congestion and changes in traffic patterns on US 29 and side roads near Oak Ridge Estate from Wednesday evening, August 22 through midday Monday, August 27. The highest volumes of traffic on Route 29 are expected to occur during the overnight hours of Wednesday through early Thursday evening, early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, and during the departure period Sunday afternoon into midday Monday.

On Wednesday, contractors working for the Lockn’ Festival, in collaboration with the Virginia State Police and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will begin setting up traffic control south of the Lovingston area. Due to the possibility of increased congestion, several changes in traffic patterns are planned, including:

-On Wednesday evening, early arrival event traffic will be directed off Route 29 onto Route 29 Business (Front Street) at the traffic signal at Lovingston, from there onto Route 56 (James River Rd,) and then right onto Oak Ridge Rd.( Route 650)

-From Wednesday evening to Thursday evening, all cross-overs from the U-turn location (between Ross Road and Morse Lane) to the first cross-over north of Oak Ridge Road will be closed..

-On Thursday evening, the U-turn location will be shifted north of Route 56 (to South Lena Rose Lane) and crossovers between the U-turn and first cross-over north of Oak Ridge Rd. will be closed until Sunday evening. Crossovers south of Route 56 will be opened.

-Heavier than normal traffic over Arrington Road (Rte. 665) from Route 29 to Diggs Mtn. Rd and over Diggs Mountain Road (Route 668) to Oak Ridge Road (Rte. 650) can be expected throughout the day on Thursday.

-Oak Ridge Road between Route 29 and Route 56 will be closed to through traffic at various times on Wednesday evening and throughout the day on Thursday.

– Wilson Road (Route 653) may be closed to event traffic. As a contingency plan, Wilson Road will be used for event vehicles (no oversized vehicles or RVs).

-Through traffic on Route 29 South will use the right lane; event traffic will use the left lane, and

– Through traffic on Route 29 North will use the left lane from north of the abandoned cross over at Nelson County High School; event traffic will use the right lane.

If considering an alternate route, motorists are encouraged to use Route 151 (Patrick Henry Highway) from the intersection of Route 29/151 in Amherst County to the intersection of Route 250/151 in Albemarle County. This route is not recommended for trucks.

Motorists should anticipate additional vehicles, including recreational vehicles on Route 29 and several adjoining secondary routes, including Oak Ridge Road (Route 653), Arrington and Variety Mills Road (Route 655), Williamstown Road (Route 722), James River Road (Route 56), and Findlay Mt. Road (Route 647).

Message boards, other traffic control devices and a Traffic Hazard Advisory Radio will be used to alert motorists to these changes in traffic patterns and any major congestion issues. A Safety Service Patrol unit will also be available during peak traffic periods to assist with any incidents that may occur.

NEWS ALERT : Fatal Shooting in Afton – VSP Releases ID Of Victim & Other Details : Updated 10:05 AM – 8.13.18

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©2018 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Use must include credit : By Yvette Stafford : Officers draw their guns and order someone out of a car at the scene of a fatal shooting Sunday morning in Afton, Virginia on Avon Road. August 12, 2018

Avon Road
Afton / Nelson County

Scroll down below video for updated info from Virginia State Police (5:10 PM)

Tense moments this morning as investigators piece together the events that led up to a fatal shooting in Afton in a house on Avon Road.

Police draw their weapons on a car matching the description of the getaway vehicle as it approached the crime scene on Avon Road. The drivers of the car were cleared and allowed to proceed. VIDEO CREDIT: BlueRidgeLife.com

Latest update from VSP at 10:05 AM – 8.13.18

Shortly before 11 a.m., Sunday (Aug. 12, 2018), the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Avon Road. Upon arriving, Alexia S. Lockett, 29, of Afton, Va. was found deceased inside the residence. Her remains were transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Richmond for autopsy and examination.

Further investigation confirmed that Anthony M. Hutchinson, 40, of Waynesboro, Va., fled the residence after fatally shooting Lockett.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office received a lookout for the vehicle Hutchinson was driving, a 2014 Nissan Altima, which they located as it was traveling south on Route 29 in Amherst County.

The Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. After the Deputy activated his emergency equipment, the Nissan sped away and continued south at a high rate of speed on Route 29. As the Nissan approached Spencer Mountain Road, it ran off the left side of the roadway and crashed.

As the deputies exited their vehicles, Hutchinson remained inside the Nissan and began shooting at the deputies. One of the deputies was struck. The deputies returned fire striking Hutchinson.

Hutchinson died at the scene.

The deputy who was shot was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

In accordance with Amherst County policy, three deputies have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is being completed.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating both shootings.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

Latest update from VSP at 5:10 PM – 8.12.18

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING AMHERST COUNTY PURSUIT AND OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

AMHERST, Va. – At the request of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office the Virginia State Police is investigating a motor vehicle crash which involved an officer involved shooting. The crash and shooting occurred following a pursuit on Sunday (Aug 12) at approximately 11:18 a.m. on Route 29 near Spencer Mountain Road.

Amherst County Sheriff’s Office received a lookout for a 2014 maroon Nissan Altima which may be traveling on Route 29, which was a suspect vehicle in a shooting in Nelson County. A vehicle matching the description was spotted traveling south on Route 29 in Amherst County. The Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. After the Deputy activated his emergency equipment the Nissan fled continuing south at a high rate of speed on Route 29. As the Nissan approached Spencer Mountain Road, the vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, lost control and crashed.

As the deputies exited their vehicles, the driver of the Nissan opened fire with a handgun from inside the Nissan striking one of the responding deputies. Deputies returned gunfire striking the suspect.

The suspect was identified as Anthony Makai Hutchinson, 40, of Waynesboro, Va. Hutchinson died at the scene.

One Amherst County Deputy received a non-life threatening gunshot wound in the exchange.

In accordance with Amherst County policy, three deputies have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is being completed.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (Appomattox) is investigating to determine if this pursuit is related to a shooting which occurred in the 1700 block of Avon Road in Nelson County, which occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m.

Virginia State Police are investigating two incidents in Nelson and Amherst counties:

Incident #1: 

Shortly before 11 a.m., Sunday (Aug. 12, 2018), the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Avon Road where a deceased individual was located. The incident is being investigated as a homicide and search efforts were immediately underway for the suspect.  The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is at the scene and investigating.
Incident #2:
In Amherst County at approximately 11:20 a.m., a vehicle crashed while traveling along Geddes Mountain Road in Amherst County. As Amherst County Sheriff’s Deputies engaged with the driver of the crashed vehicle, a deputy was shot. The driver of the vehicle is deceased. The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is at the scene and investigating.
State police is working to determine if these two incidents are related.
Thanks,

Corinne N. Geller

Public Relations Director

Virginia State Police

 

From earlier post:
Here’s what we know:
– One woman is dead
– The Amherst County deputy that responded to the shooting is being treated for an injury to his leg
– The suspected gunman has been apprehended in Amherst County
This story is developing …

 

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Sunday Afternoon Across Some Of The Area

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Strong to Severe Storms Possible Sunday Afternoon Across Some Of The Area

 

 

Via NWS Blacksburg, VA:

The SPC marginal risk area has been expanded west a little bit. Folks near and to the east of the Blue Ridge should be prepared for the possibility of strong to severe storms this afternoon, possibly as early as noon. Wind damage will be the primary threat. Also of note: the KFCX Doppler radar in Floyd County went down early this morning and El Techs will be trying to get it back up as soon as possible this morning. In the meantime, we have several other NWS radars we will be monitoring around us, as well as excellent satellite and lightning monitoring ability. Nevertheless we hope to have KFCX back up before new storms begin developing.

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TRAFFIC ALERTS FOR AUGUST 13-17, 2018 (Culpeper & Staunton VDOT Districts)

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TRAFFIC ALERTS FOR AUGUST 13-17, 2018 (Culpeper & Staunton VDOT Districts)

 

 

 

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR AUGUST 13-17, 2018

Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley:  Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

 

(NEW) or (UPDATE) indicates a new entry or a revised entry since last week’s report.

 

 

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for mowing and pavement patching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.


SECONDARY ROADS

Route 638 (Natural Well Road) – Road closed for Jackson River bridge replacement between Route 687 (Jackson River Road) and Route 666 (East Morris Hill Road). Follow posted detour. Estimated project completion summer 2019.

Route 3605 (South Durant Road/West Jackson Street), Covington – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Totten Drive (Frontage Road 203) and South Byrd Avenue. Weekdays through December 2018 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for mowing and pavement patching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

BATH COUNTY

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(UPDATE) Route 39 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Various roads – Mobile work zones for patching and tree cleanup at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 678 (Indian Draft Road) – Flagger traffic control for pavement work from Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road) to Route 625 (River Road). Through August 17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Various roads – Mobile work zones for tree cleanup at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile marker 175 to 176, northbound – Overnight left lane closure for guardrail work, 9 p.m. August 15 to 1 a.m. August 16.

Mile marker 176 to 181, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for milling and paving. Includes paving of exit 180 (Natural Bridge) on- and off-ramps. Ramps will remain open. Through September 7, Sunday to Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Mile marker 183 to 181, southbound – Left shoulder closed for sign installations. Through August 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 187 to 185, southbound – Overnight left lane closure for guardrail work, 9 p.m. August 14 to 6 a.m. August 15.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(UPDATE) Route 39 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 14 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 42 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 14 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditching, patching/paving, pothole repair and tree removal. Mobile work zones for mowing. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 641 (Jacktown Road) – Road closed from Route 638 (Still House Drive) to Route 642 (House Mountain Road) for pipe replacement. August 14-15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(UPDATE) Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditching, patching/paving, pothole repair and tree removal. Mobile work zones for mowing. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

HIGHLAND COUNTY

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 84 – Flagger traffic control for pipe maintenance at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 220 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 250 – Flagger traffic control for pipe maintenance at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 250 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 15-16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

(NEW) Various roads – Flagger traffic control for mowing, shoulder repairs and patching. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

AUGUSTA COUNTY    

 

INTERSTATE 64

(NEW) Mile marker 89 to 90, eastbound – Nighttime left lane closure for guardrail work, August 12 from 9 p.m. to midnight.

 

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile marker 211 to 212, northbound – Overnight left lane closure for guardrail work, 9 p.m. August 16 to 1 a.m. August 17.

(NEW) Mile marker 218 to 213, southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for survey work at various locations, August 13-15 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Mile marker 218 to 220, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for ramp extension work. Exit 220 will remain open. Through August 31 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly.

(NEW) Mile marker 219 to 220, northbound – Early morning left lane closure for guardrail work, August 17 from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Mile marker 222 to 219 southbound – Overnight right lane closures for ramp extension work. Interchange ramps will remain open. Through September 30 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 228 to 230, northbound – Overnight right lane closure for Middle River bridge inspection, 10 p.m. August 19 to 6 a.m. August 20.

(NEW) Mile marker 230 to 232, northbound – Overnight left lane closure for guardrail work, 9 p.m. August 13 to 5 a.m. August 14.

(NEW) Mile marker 231 to 229, southbound – Early morning left lane closure for guardrail work, August 13 from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Mile marker 227 to 222, southbound – Overnight single lane closures with temporary ramp closures for milling, paving and pavement marking. Monday-Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through October 2018.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) –Shoulder closures for

mowing operations from Route  250 (Churchville Avenue) to Route 720 (Morris Mill Road). August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway/Parkersburg Turnpike) – Alternating lane closures for pavement work from Route 725 (Whiskey Creek Road) to Route 688 (Old Parkersburg Turnpike). Through August 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 250 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) – Shoulder closures for

mowing operations from Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) to Route 262. August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 254 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 254  (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Shoulder closures for  mowing operations from Route 262 to Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway).  August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 276 – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations. August 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) – Road closed to through traffic through summer 2018 between Route 912 (Hodge Street) and Route 660 (Lake Road) for roadway and utility work. Route 912 and Route 660 will serve as detour routes. Residents will have access to Route 610 with flagger traffic control.

Route 649 (Round Hill Drive) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 643 (Augusta Farms Road) to Route 608 (Tinkling Spring Road). Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 662 – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 693 (Berry Moore Road) to Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway). Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 664 (Reeds Gap Road) – Flagger control traffic for shoulder repairs from Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) to Blue Ridge Parkway. August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 681 (Mount Hermon Road) – Flagger traffic control from Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) to Rout 602 (Walker Creek Road) for Rural Rustic project. August 13-September 30 from 7 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.

Route 697 (Old Greenville Road) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 613 (Old Greenville Road) to Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway). Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 726 (Dutch Hollow Road, Newport area) – Road closed through August 17 between Route 252 (Middlebrook Road) and Route 620 (Newport Road) for bridge replacement over Otts Creek. Residents will have access to homes on either side of work zone. Through traffic follows posted detour.

Route 742 (Willow Spout Road) – Flagger-controlled lane closures for pipe installations and tree removal from Route 11 (Lee Highway) to Route 744 (Leaport Road). Through September 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 744 (Leaport Road) – Flagger-controlled lane closures for pipe installations and tree removal from Route 616 (Morningside Drive) to Route 781 (Bald Rock Road). Through September 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route 753 (Nash Road) – Flagger traffic control for Rural Rustic Road project from Route 42 (Scenic Highway) to Route 910 (Wampler Lane). Through October 31 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 775 (Buttermilk Road) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) to Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road). Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 814 (Love Road) – Flagger traffic control for

shoulder repairs from Route  664 (Mount Torrey Road) to Nelson County line. August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to  3:30 p.m.

Route 834 (Hickory Hill Road) – Mobile lane closures for pavement marking from Route 631 (Ladd Road) to Route 640 (Goose Creek Road). Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 840 (Old Churchville Road) – Flagger traffic control for flood repairs at Route 250 (Churchville Avenue).  August 13-14 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Route 853 (Poor Creek Road) – Right shoulder closure for marking from Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) to dead end. Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Various roads – Shoulder closures for mowing operations.  August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to  3:30 p.m.

 

 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 245 to 247, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installations. Through August 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 247 to 249, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures for inspection of Route 33 overpass bridges, 10 p.m. August 16 to 4 a.m. August 17.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(UPDATE) Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Single lane closure for bridge work over the South Fork of Shenandoah River, 7 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Friday through August 17.

(UPDATE) Route 33 (Spotswood Trail, Elkton) – Overnight lane closures for bridge work over Fifth Street and Norfolk Southern railway, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through August 17. Daytime lane closures for bridge inspection, August 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Right shoulder closures for sign installations between Route 624 (Mill Lane) and Route 644 (Mount Olivet Church Road/Resort Drive), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m through August 17.

(NEW) Route 42 (Harpine Highway) – Mobile alternating lane closures for pavement work from Route 721 (Green Hill Road) to Harrisonburg northern city limits. August 15-31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Overnight alternating lane closures for milling and paving from Route 704 (Boyers Road) to Route 276 (Cross Keys Road). Sunday through Thursday nights 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through September 7.

Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Overnight alternating lane closures for milling and paving from Harrisonburg City limits to Route 704 (Boyers Road). Sunday through Thursday nights 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through August 14.

Route 257 (Ottobine Road) – Signal-controlled single-lane traffic during bridge replacement at Dry Run. Vehicles limited to 13 feet in width. Estimated completion December 2018.

(NEW) Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Right shoulder closures for sign installations between Route 668 (Timber Ridge Road) and Route 678 (Faughts Road). August 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Flagger-controlled lane closures between Route 253 (Port Republic Road) and Route 955 (Jacksons Way) for bridge work over Madison Run, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through August 17.

Route 340 (East Side Highway) – Alternating lane closures for pavement work from Robin Hill Drive (town of Elkton) to Page County line. Through August 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS 

Route 602 (East Point Road/Maryland Avenue) – Bridge rehabilitation. Temporary signals control traffic across bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, at Page county line near town of Shenandoah. Vehicle width restriction of 10 feet. Estimated completion November 2018.

Route 650 (Power Dam Road) – Road closed August 8 to October 10 for bridge replacement over Stony Run. Closure is between Route 649 (Island Ford Road) and Route 650 (Three Springs Road). Follow posted detours.

Route 701 (Cooks Creek Road) – Right shoulder closures for pavement marking from Route 726 (Mount Clinton Pike) to Route 763 (Singers Glen Road) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31.

Route 738 (Dry River Road, Bridgewater area) – Road closed to all traffic (including pedestrians and bicycles) south of Route 257 during bridge and intersection construction. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion December 2018.

Route 910 (Switchboard Road) – Right shoulder closures for pavement marking from Harrisonburg city line to Route 763 (Mount Clinton Pike) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31.

 

 

PAGE COUNTY

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 211 – Possible lane closures for maintenance of bridge approaches at Big Run, 0.4 mile west of Route 340. August 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Route 211 – Mobile alternating lane closures for paving operations from Route 746 (Ganders Drive) to Route 644 (Big Oak Road). Through August 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) – Road closed through December 1 for replacement of bridge over Hawksbill Creek. Follow posted detours.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 602 (East Point Road/Maryland Avenue) – Bridge rehabilitation. Flaggers or temporary signals control traffic on both sides of the bridge over South Fork Shenandoah River, at Rockingham County line near town of Shenandoah. Vehicle width restriction of 10 feet. Estimated completion of project November 2018.

Route 615 (Serenity Ridge Road) – Intermittent lane closures with flagging operations for Rural Rustic Road project from Route 615 (Egypt Bend Road) to dead end. Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 263 to 265, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through August 15. Detour using exit 257 to Route 11 north.

(NEW) Mile marker 268 to 269, northbound and southbound– Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge inspections over North Fork of Shenandoah River. August 13 to 15 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. night.

(NEW) Mile marker 271 to 272, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge inspections. 8 p.m. August 16 to 7 a.m. August 17.

(NEW) Mile marker 274 to 276, northbound – Overnight alternating lane and shoulder closures for paving operations from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through August 21.

(NEW) Exit 279 (Edinburg), northbound – Off-ramp narrowed due to bridge work over Stony Creek, August 13-17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 281 to 283, northbound – Overnight alternating lane and shoulder closures for paving operations, August 19-29 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Mile Marker 296 to 298, northbound and southbound – Soil and rock testing requires brief closures of right lane, northbound on-ramp and southbound off-ramp at exit 296. Closures last 30 minutes or less between 10:30 p.m. August 15 and 5 a.m. August 16.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 – Be alert for construction traffic between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County as contractors remove old southbound bridge. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour.

Various roads – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for line painting. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 628 (Middle Road) – Flagger controlled traffic for pavement marking from Route 48/55 (John Marshall Highway) to Route 606 (Gap Road) through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 642 (Swartz Road) – Possible lane closures for maintenance of bridge approaches at Pughs Run between Morrison Drive and Route 662 (Jess Sine Road), August 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(NEW) Route 642 (Swartz Road) – Paving from Morrison Drive (town of Woodstock) to Route 600 (Sumsville Road), August 14-17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(NEW) Route 816 (Spring Street) – Possible lane closures for maintenance of bridge approaches over I-81, August 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Various roads – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for line painting. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

 

 

FREDERICK COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile Marker 315 to 316, northbound – Soil and rock testing requires brief closures of right lane and northbound on-ramp at exit 315. Closures last 30 minutes or less between 10:30 p.m. August 15 and 5 a.m. August 16.

Mile marker 321 to 322, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for bridge work on Route 672 overpass bridge at exit 321 (Clearbrook). Through August 31 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Mile Marker 323 to 325, northbound and southbound – Soil and rock testing requires brief closures of right lane, northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp at exit 323. Closures last 30 minutes or less between 10:30 p.m. August 15 and 5 a.m. August 16.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Left lane and right shoulder closures as needed for bridge inspection at Route 37 bypass (Kernstown area). August 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 11 – Alternating lane closures for pavement marking from Winchester northern city limit to end of divided highway (2 miles north of Winchester). Through August 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 647 (Aylor Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures for paving operations from Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) to Route 642 (Tasker Road). Through August 24 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Route 651(Shady Elm Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures for paving operations from Route 880 (Development Lane) to Route 652 (Apple Valley Road). Through August 24 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Route 652 (Apple Valley Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures for paving operations from Route 651 (Shady Elm Road) to Route 11 (Valley Avenue). Through August 24 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Route 672 (Hopewell Road, Clearbrook) – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance of bridge over I-81, through August 31 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Route 719 (Warrior Drive) – Overnight mobile lane closures for paving operations from Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) to Route 642 (Tasker Road). Through August 24 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(NEW) Route 1637 (Costello Drive) – Overnight mobile lane closures for paving operations from Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) to Route 781 (Prince Frederick Drive). Through August 24 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming. Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

 

 

CLARKE COUNTY

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Alternating lane closures between Route 603 (Castleman Road) and Route 606 (River Road) for bridge inspection over Shenandoah River. August 13-14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Various roads – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for line painting. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for line painting and utility tree trimming, Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

 

 

WARREN COUNTY


INTERSTATE 66

(UPDATE) Mile marker 13 to 10 – westbound – Left lane closed from 8 p.m. through 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, for pavement treatment. No lane closures during afternoon and early evening commute times.

 

INTERSTATE 81

No lane closures reported.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 – Be alert for construction traffic between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County as contractors remove old southbound bridge. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour.

(NEW) Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Shoulder closures for sign installations between Route 638 (Freezeland Road) and Fauquier County line. August 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) – Alternating lane closures from Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) to Route 679 (River Road) for bridge at Shenandoah River South Fork, August 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 638 (Freezeland Road) – Mobile work zones with flagger traffic control for maintenance of pavement markers at various locations, August 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming, Monday to Friday during daylight hours.

 

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

 

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 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.

 

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed 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.

 

 

SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CULPEPER DISTRICT: Aug. 13-17, 2018

 

CULPEPER — The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming 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 – Eastbound sign installation between mile marker 120 and 122. Be alert for workers near the travel lanes Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Interstate 64 – Westbound sign installation between mile marker 123 and 121. Be alert for workers near the travel lanes Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Interstate 64 – Bridge work in both directions on the Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Road) bridge over I-64 between mile marker 119 and 120. Right lane closed 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.

 

(NEW) Route 250 (Richmond Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit between Route 1117 (State Farm Boulevard) and the Charlottesville City line.  Left lane closed Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

 

(NEW) Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) – Tree trimming between Route 635 (Miller School Road) and Route 797 (Hillsboro Lane). Expect intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

(UPDATE) Route 250 (Richmond Road) – Bridge work over the Rivanna River near Route 20 (Stony Point Road).  Expect lane closures Monday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

 

Route 717 (Secretarys Sand Road) – Rehabilitating bridge over South Fork of the Hardware River. Road closed to through traffic Aug. 6-Dec. 14. Use alternate routes.

 

Culpeper County 

 

Route 15 (James Madison Highway) – Installation of raised pavement markers between Route 648 (Peacock Lane) and the Madison County line. Expect lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Route 29 (James Monroe Highway) – Installation of raised pavement markers between Route 609 (Hoover Road) and Route 718 (Mountain Run Lake Road). Expect lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Fauquier County 

 

Interstate 66 – Rehabilitating bridge over Route 725 (Tuckers Lane).

Expect eastbound lane closures during the following times:

  • Mondaythrough Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to noon
  • 7 p.m.Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday
  • 9 p.m.Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday

 

(NEW) Interstate 66 – Rehabilitating bridge over Route 688 (Leads Manor Road).

Expect eastbound lane closures during the following times:

  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday
  • 9 a.m. to noon Friday
  • 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday
  • 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday Morning

Expect westbound lane closures during the following times:

  • 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday
  • 8 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday
  • 9 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday
  • 8 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday

 

Interstate 66 – Installation of signs in both directions between mile markers 30 and 33. Right shoulder closed during work Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(UPDATE) Interstate 66 – Paving operations in both directions between mile marker 26 and 29. Expect eastbound lane closures Sunday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. Expect westbound lane closures Sunday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.

Route 688 (Leeds Manor Road) – Rehabilitating Interstate 66 bridge over Route 688. Expect intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging while crews work underneath the bridge Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Route 724 (Pleasant Vale Road) – Rehabilitating Interstate 66 bridge over Route 724. Expect intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging while crews work underneath the bridge Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Route 731 (Cobbler Mountain Road) – Rehabilitating Interstate 66 bridge over Route 731 intermittent lane closures controlled by flagging while crews work underneath the bridge Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Fluvanna County

 

(UPDATE) Route 15 (James Madison Highway) – Resurfacing operations between Route 643 (Bethel Church Road) and Route 655 (West Bottom Road).  Expect lane closures Sunday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

 

Greene County

 

Route 631 (Haneytown Road) – Replacement of bridge over Haneytown Creek. Road closed to thru traffic at the bridge. Use alternate routes. Estimated completion in mid-Feb. 2019.

 

(NEW) Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Pavement patching operations between Route 645 (Moore Road) and the Orange County line. Expect lane closures controlled by flagging Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Louisa County

 

Route 250 (Three Notch Road) – Pavement marking and line painting between Route 659 (Courthouse Road) and the Goochland County line. Expect lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Route 522 (Cross County Road) – Pavement marking and line painting between Route 663 (Owens Creek Road) and Route 33 (Jefferson Highway). Expect lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

(UPDATE) Route 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) – Paving operations between the Orange County line and the Louisa County line.  Expect lane closures Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Madison County

 

(NEW) Route 29 (Seminole Trail) – Bridge repairs over the Robinson River.  Expect lane closures Sunday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

 

(NEW) Route 231 (South Fort Valley Road) – Sign installation between Route 670 (Old Blue Ridge Turnpike) and Route 609 (West Hoover Road).  Expect lane closures Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Rappahannock County

 

(NEW) Route 622 (Rock Mills Road) – Road closed to through traffic Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of ongoing bridge replacement project on Route 626 (Whorton Hollow Road) Use alternate routes.

 

Route 626 (Whorton Hollow Road) – Replacement of bridge over the Thornton River. Road closed to through traffic near Route 622 (Rock Mills Road) Aug. 6-Sept. 13. Use alternate routes.

 

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.

 

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CVEC Announces Second Stop in Nelson County for Fiber Network Installation

Yvette Stafford
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CVEC Announces Second Stop in Nelson County for Fiber Network Installation

Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) announced the next stop for fiber installation will be in Nelson County in 2019, providing communications for a smart grid system and delivering high speed internet to its members.  Nelson County was selected as the next stop due to the lowest cost to serve based on the county’s consideration of transferring its fiber optic broadband network to CVEC.  “CVEC is pleased to partner with Nelson County to achieve the shared goal of establishing broadband networks in rural areas,” says CVEC President Gary Wood.

 

CVEC’s construction in Nelson County will be the next stop in a five-year plan to install over 4,500 miles of fiber-optic cable in the 14 counties it serves, providing broadband internet to all of its 36,000 members. The fiber network will use laser beams and glass fibers to move data at speeds of up to one gigabit per second, delivering world-class communications to members served by the Martins Store substation, one of five substations in the county.  The build-out for Martins Store will include over 500 miles of fiber optic cable that will stretch from Afton Mountain down Route 151 to Brent’s Mountain plus the side roads and subdivisions on either side of the main route.  It will also extend down Route 6 from Martins Store to Woods Mill and cover the Route 29 corridor from Davis Creek to Covesville.  Portions of Faber will be included as well as Wheelers Cove and Dutch Creek.

 

The fiber will reach 4,145 of the 8,781 member accounts in Nelson County. “Families who wish to reside in rural areas should be afforded the same amenities as those who choose to live in urban and suburban areas. The challenge we are facing today mirrors the challenge our members overcame in 1937 when our Cooperative was created to supply power to those who were forced to live without,” says Wood.

 

The CVEC fiber-optic network will be installed on and adjacent to existing overhead and underground electric distribution lines, utilizing the existing infrastructure. CVEC will install and own the fiber-optic cable, and its wholly-owned subsidiary will offer retail internet and phone services to its members through Firefly Fiber Broadband.  High-speed internet with unlimited data at 100 megabits per second for $49.99 per month or 1 gigabit per second of unlimited data for $79.99 per month are package options offered by Firefly. Unlike many other internet services, the download and upload speeds will be the same on

 

the Firefly network.  Voice-over IP phone service (VoIP), with unlimited local and long-distance calling in continental U.S., will also be available as an add-on to either broadband service for $29.99 each month. Firefly internet service will include a managed WiFi service, allowing Firefly to assure the best performance for all wireless devices in a home. Subscriptions will be available by spring 2019 to members served by the CVEC Martins Store substation.

 

As the schedule for construction is set, new substation areas to be served will be announced.  All information that is available regarding schedule and subscription options for residential and small business is available on the newly launched Firefly Fiber Broadband website, www.fireflyva.com.

 

CVEC is also proud to announce the hiring of the first employee for Firefly.  Jon Anderson will serve as the General Manager for broadband services.  He previously worked with Time Warner internet in leadership roles in the areas of customer service, network operations center management, field operations and technical support services.  His last position was Vice President of Process Engineering.  Jon will be hiring and developing a new team of technical and customer service experts for Firefly as the company takes flight to bring its customers world class, high speed broadband service delivered over fiber optic cables.  Job postings will be listed atwww.mycvec.com/about-us/careers.

 

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric utility serving almost 37,000 homes, farms and businesses in the rural portions of 14 Virginia counties. CVEC is proud to be a Four-Star Cooperative for Service Excellence certified by the Touchstone Energy Service Excellence Program. For more information, visit www.mycvec.com.

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