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ALBEMARLE – EMERGENCY PIPE REPLACEMENT COMPLETE ON RT. 250 (Updated 1:25 PM – Friday 8.3.18)

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ALBEMARLE – EMERGENCY PIPE REPLACEMENT COMPLETE ON RT. 250 (Updated 1:25 PM – Friday 8.3.18)

 

EMERGENCY PIPE REPLACEMENT COMPLETE ON RT. 250

Route 250 is open to traffic just east of Route 744 (Hacktown Road)

 

CULPEPER — Route 250 (Richmond Road) is open to traffic just east of Route 744 (Hacktown Road) in Albemarle County. The detour has been lifted.

 

Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation worked around the clock since mid-morning Thursday to replace a failed pipe that carries Carroll Creek under the road.

 

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.

 

 

 

RT. 250 EAST IN ALBEMARLE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC

Recent flooding washes out storm water pipe, motorists should use I-64 as detour route

CULPEPER — Route 250 (Richmond Road) is closed just east of Route 744 (Hacktown Road) after the recent heavy rains and flooding compromised the road above a pipe that carries Carroll Creek under the road. The road is expected remain closed to through traffic between Route 744 and Route 616 (Black Cat Road) for between 36 and 72 hours while the pipe is dug out and replaced.

During the emergency closure motorists should use Interstate 64 between Route 616 at exit 129 and Route 250 at exit 124 as a detour route. Business and residential entrances on both sides of the work zone will remain open. Detour signs are posted on I-64 and Route 250.

Crews will work around the clock to replace the pipe and rebuild the roadway above the pipe, but motorists, especially commuters, should anticipate Route 250 to be closed at Carroll Creek at least through Friday.

Drivers should check www.511virginia.org or the 511 mobile app for updated information about the road closures and follow @VaDOTCULP on Twitter for updates.

SOUTHBOUND I-81 REOPENS IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY – Update 4:55 PM

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SOUTHBOUND I-81 REOPENS IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY – Update 4:55 PM
Via VDOT Cam Network : Traffic on I-81 South in Rockbridge County if backed up due to a tractor trailer accident. Thursday – August 3, 2018

STAUNTON – (4:55 p.m.) Both southbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County have reopened following this morning’s tractor trailer crash at mile marker 196 near Lexington. The detour at exit 200 (Fairfield) has been lifted.

 

Motorists should continue to expect significant congestion on southbound I-81 and Route 11 in Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

 

Virginia 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.

 

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

 

Update 12:15 pm 8.2.18

“SOUTHBOUND I-81 IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING

STAUNTON – (12:15 p.m.) Southbound Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County is expected to remain closed through the evening commute on Thursday (August 2), due to a tractor trailer crash near mile marker 196 in the Lexington area.

I-81 is closed to southbound traffic at exit 200 (Fairfield). Drivers will detour at exit 200, turn left on Route 710 (Sterrett Road), right on Route 11 (Lee Highway) and rejoin the interstate at exit 195 (Lexington).

Due to heavy traffic volumes, the Virginia Department of Transportation advises motorists to consider the following alternate routes:
Southbound I-81 exit 213A (Greenville) in Augusta County. Follow Route 11 south and rejoin I-81 at exit 195.
Southbound I-81 exit 217 (Mint Spring/Stuarts Draft) in Augusta County. Follow Route 654 (White Hill Road) west and then Route 11 south to rejoin I-81 at exit 195.
Westbound I-64 exit 118A (Lynchburg) to Route 29 south at Lynchburg, then Route 460 west to Roanoke and rejoin I-81 at exit 143.

Northbound I-81 exits 200 and 205 (Raphine/Steeles Tavern) are closed to prevent exiting traffic from backing up onto the ramps. Northbound I-81 drivers who need to access Route 11 in the Rockbridge/Augusta area should use exit 195 or exit 213.”

Update 10:15 AM from VDOT:
“The left lane of NORTHbound #I81 will be temporarily closed at mile marker 196.8. Emergency crews will use the crossover there to get “stuck” southbound drivers U-turned. Also, the northbound ramps at exit 200 are closed to keep detoured traffic moving.”

STAUNTON – (8:25 a.m.) Both southbound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed in Rockbridge County due to a crash involving two tractor trailers near mile marker 196. The crash was reported about 6:30 Thursday morning and is located between exit 200 (Fairfield) and exit 195 (Lexington). The southbound I-81 closure is expected to last several more hours.

Drivers using southbound I-81 will detour at exit 200, turn left on Route 710 (Sterrett Road) and right on Route 11 (Lee Highway). They will rejoin the interstate at exit 195.

Virginia 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.

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

FLASH FLOOD WATCH : CANCELED

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FLASH FLOOD WATCH : CANCELED
For the absolute latest updates, click on the map image above from NWS

FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
312 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville,
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange, Gordonsville,
Culpeper, Big Meadows, and Wintergreen
312 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT…

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of central Virginia, northern Virginia, and northwest
Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia,
Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson, and
Orange. In northern Virginia, Culpeper. In northwest Virginia,
Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Rappahannock.

* Through tonight

* Multiple rounds of torrential rainfall will be possible for
targeted areas through tonight. Given saturated soil from
recent rainfall, repetitive heavy rain may result in flash
flooding.

* Urban areas, locations along small streams and creeks, and poor
drainage areas are most vulnerable to flash flooding. The Flash
Flood Watch will likely need to be extended through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
249 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING…

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of North Carolina, Virginia, and southeast West
Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina,
Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry,
Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Alleghany VA,
Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt,
Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd,
Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick,
Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell,
and Wythe. In southeast West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier,
Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier.

* Through Friday evening.

* Repetitive rounds of heavy rain from thunderstorms on
increasingly saturated soils will make conditions favorable for
flash flooding through late Friday.

* Expect on average an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain through
Friday evening. Higher amounts are possible in short periods of
time which could cause flash flooding. Streams, creeks, and
small rivers, as well as urban areas could have flooding issues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Remember…TURN AROUND…DON’T DROWN!

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Firefly Fiber Broadband Lands In Central Virginia – Offers Internet Solutions for CVEC Members

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Firefly Fiber Broadband Lands In Central Virginia – Offers Internet Solutions for CVEC Members

Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia

Firefly Fiber Broadband is launching in Central Virginia with high-speed internet offerings for Central Virginia Electric Cooperative’s (CVEC) residential and commercial accounts. Firefly Fiber Broadband will be the internet service provider (ISP) for Central Virginia Services Inc., CVEC’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Firefly Fiber Broadband will lease fiber which CVEC is installing to improve communications across its electric distribution system.

 

With the addition of a fiber network, CVEC will be able to better incorporate smart grid technology into its daily operations, improve integration of distributed energy resources, and help lower power costs through interactive energy management programs. By increasing bandwidth for communications within its system, CVEC will improve efficiency, increase reliability, and expand security. The Cooperative is planning to build a system wide fiber optic network that will eventually connect all distribution equipment on the CVEC grid.  CVEC will own and operate its high-speed communication system and allow Firefly Fiber Broadband to lease the fiber and offer broadband internet service to CVEC members with residential or commercial accounts.

 

When asked about how the name for the ISP was created, CEO Gary Wood explained that “in the warm central Virginia evenings, the fireflies use the magic of their light to bring beauty to points all across the rural countryside.  Firefly Fiber Broadband will use the magic of laser light beamed through fiber optic glass tubes to bring world class, high speed internet service to points all across the rural area.  Our goal is to make Firefly Fiber Broadband as much a part of our rural lifestyle as the native fireflies.”

 

Firefly Fiber Broadband will offer 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. 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 be a managed WiFi service, allowing Firefly to assure the best performance for all wireless devices in a home. Subscriptions will be available by the end of 2018 to members served by the CVEC Appomattox 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.

 

Firefly Fiber Broadband is currently hiring for several positions and plans to list additional job openings throughout the next year.  Interested applicants should check the job postings on the CVEC website at www.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.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH : CANCELED

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH : CANCELED

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

8:29 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM

WATCH 314 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MARYLAND THIS CANCELS 6 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MARYLAND

ANNE ARUNDEL PRINCE GEORGES

IN NORTHERN MARYLAND

BALTIMORE HARFORD

IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND

CALVERT CHARLES

IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 9 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE

KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE

SPOTSYLVANIA

IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

STAFFORD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ANNAPOLIS, ARNOLD, BEL AIR,

BOWIE, CAMP SPRINGS, CATONSVILLE, CHARLOTTESVILLE,

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, CLINTON, COLLEGE PARK, CROZET, DAHLGREN,

DUNDALK, DUNKIRK, EDGEWOOD, ESSEX, FALLSTON, FALMOUTH,

FREDERICKSBURG, GLEN BURNIE, GORDONSVILLE, GREENBELT, GREENFIELD,

HAVRE DE GRACE, HUNTINGTOWN, JOPPATOWNE, LAUREL, LUSBY,

NORTH BEACH, ODENTON, ORANGE, PARKVILLE, PIKESVILLE,

PRINCE FREDERICK, RANDALLSTOWN, SEVERN, SEVERNA PARK, SOUTH GATE,

SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, ST. CHARLES, STANARDSVILLE,

SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, TOWSON, AND WALDORF.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
314 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MARYLAND

ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY
PRINCE GEORGES

IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND

CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON

IN NORTHERN MARYLAND

BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD

IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND

CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS

IN WESTERN MARYLAND

ALLEGANY

IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE
KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE
SPOTSYLVANIA

IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX
CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS
CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER
FAIRFAX FAUQUIER LOUDOUN
PRINCE WILLIAM STAFFORD

IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA

CITY OF WINCHESTER CLARKE FREDERICK
MADISON PAGE RAPPAHANNOCK
SHENANDOAH WARREN

IN WESTERN VIRGINIA

AUGUSTA CITY OF HARRISONBURG CITY OF STAUNTON
CITY OF WAYNESBORO HIGHLAND ROCKINGHAM

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA

GRANT HAMPSHIRE HARDY
MINERAL PENDLETON

IN PANHANDLE WEST VIRGINIA

BERKELEY JEFFERSON MORGAN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALEXANDRIA, ANNAPOLIS,
ARLINGTON, ARNOLD, ASPEN HILL, BALLENGER CREEK, BALTIMORE,
BEL AIR, BERRYVILLE, BETHESDA, BOWIE, CALIFORNIA, CAMP SPRINGS,
CATONSVILLE, CHANTILLY, CHARLES TOWN, CHARLOTTESVILLE,
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, CLINTON, COLLEGE PARK, COLUMBIA, CROZET,
CULPEPER, CUMBERLAND, DAHLGREN, DUNDALK, DUNKIRK, EDGEWOOD,
ELDERSBURG, ELLICOTT CITY, ESSEX, FAIRFAX, FALLS CHURCH,
FALLSTON, FALMOUTH, FORT ASHBY, FRANKLIN, FREDERICK,
FREDERICKSBURG, FRONT ROYAL, FROSTBURG, GAITHERSBURG, GERMANTOWN,
GLEN BURNIE, GORDONSVILLE, GREENBELT, GREENFIELD, HAGERSTOWN,
HARRISONBURG, HARRISONBURG, HAVRE DE GRACE, HERNDON, HUNTINGTOWN,
JOPPATOWNE, KEYSER, LAUREL, LEESBURG, LEXINGTON PARK, LURAY,
LUSBY, MADISON, MANASSAS, MANASSAS PARK, MARTINSBURG, MCLEAN,
MONTEREY, MOOREFIELD, NORTH BEACH, ODENTON, ORANGE, PARKVILLE,
PAW PAW, PETERSBURG, PIKESVILLE, POTOMAC, PRINCE FREDERICK,
RANDALLSTOWN, RESTON, ROCKVILLE, ROMNEY, SEVERN, SEVERNA PARK,
SHENANDOAH, SHEPHERDSTOWN, SILVER SPRING, SOUTH GATE,
SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, ST. CHARLES, STANARDSVILLE, STANLEY,
STAUNTON, STAUNTON, STERLING, STRASBURG, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL,
TOWSON, WALDORF, WARRENTON, WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, WAYNESBORO,
WAYNESBORO, WESTMINSTER, WINCHESTER, WINCHESTER, WOODBRIDGE,
AND WOODSTOCK.

Albemarle : ROUTE 250 BRIDGE AT IVY IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC

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Albemarle : ROUTE 250 BRIDGE AT IVY IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Photo via VDOT : The new bridge on Route 150 in Ivy reopened one day early on Thursday – July 26, 2018.

 

Ivy
Albemarle County, Virginia

The bridge on Route 250 (Ivy Road) over Little Ivy Creek near Ivy west of Charlottesville is open to traffic, one day ahead of its scheduled reopening. Crews are now working to remove signs and other detour indicators along Route 250 and Interstate 64.

 

The project contractor, Burleigh Construction Co., Inc., of Concord, Va., will continue work on the project site to finish the construction. Motorists may encounter single lane closures overnight during the next several weeks as crews complete the job, including installing permanent pavement markings, final grading on the site and removing the equipment and field office.

 

To minimize the closure time, the contractor used accelerated construction techniques, replacing the bridge with pre-cast box culverts that were set in place in the streambed. Once the culverts were in place the roadbed and travel surface were constructed on top of the culverts.

 

VDOT worked closely with Albemarle County, local emergency response agencies, businesses and nearby residents to determine the best way to accomplish the bridge replacement. Comments received at the public hearing overwhelmingly favored the two-week closure rather than a
phased construction plan that would have restricted traffic on Route 250 to one lane, controlled by a traffic signal, for at least three months. Scheduling the closure during July avoids affecting daily school traffic and takes advantage of the seasonal reduction in commuter traffic.

 

Burleigh Construction replaced the structurally deficient bridge, built in 1932, under a $1,277,945.80 contract. The contractor is eligible for an incentive for opening the bridge before the scheduled July 27 reopening date. For more information about the project, see the Route 250 bridge replacement project page on VDOT’s website.

 

Drivers should check www.511virginia.org or the 511 mobile app for current traffic, travel and weather information and follow @VaDOTCULP on Twitter for updates.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH : In Effect Through Wednesday

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FLASH FLOOD WATCH : In Effect Through Wednesday
For the absolute latest updates from NWS click on the image above.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

451 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON…

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of Maryland, The District of Columbia, Virginia, and

panhandle West Virginia, including the following areas, in

Maryland, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Central and

Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles,

Frederick MD, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest

Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast

Harford, Southern Baltimore, St. Marys, and Washington. The

District of Columbia. In Virginia, Albemarle, Arlington/Falls

Church/Alexandria, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge,

Clarke, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Frederick VA,

Greene, King George, Madison, Nelson, Northern Fauquier,

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Orange, Page, Prince

William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Rockingham,

Shenandoah, Southern Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren,

and Western Loudoun. In panhandle West Virginia, Berkeley,

Jefferson, and Morgan.

* Through Wednesday afternoon

* Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage

and intensity early today. This pattern will remain in place

through Wednesday, with multiple rounds of torrential rainfall

possible. Given saturated soil from this weekend’s rainfall,

repetitive heavy rain may result in flash flooding.

* Urban areas, locations along small streams and creeks, and

poor drainage areas are most vulnerable to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead

to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action

should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Nelson : 4th Annual SK8 Nelson Festival Fundraiser Held This Past Weekend

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Nelson : 4th Annual SK8 Nelson Festival Fundraiser Held This Past Weekend
Photo courtesy of Trager Brothers Coffee : The 4th Annual SK8 Nelson Festival fundraiser was held this past weekend on Saturday – July 21, 2018.

Afton/Greenfield
Nelson County, Virginia

This past Saturday the weather cooperated and Save Sk8 Nelson went off without a hitch.

BRL has been a sponsor of the event since the beginning.

There was plenty of great live entertainment including Shagwüf, The Blndrs, 7th Grade Girl Fight, and Nefarious Characters while the skaters showed off on the half-pipe! Food and refreshments were provided by Blue Mountain Brewery, Bold Rock Hard Cider, Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery, and Blue Ridge Bucha! Plus margaritas and spiked coffee at Trager Brothers Coffee! The proceeds benefit Nelson’s only Skate Park–on the grounds at RVCC.

See more photos from the Trager Brother Coffee Facebook album down below.

Appomattox : CVEC Crews Working Over Weekend To Prepare For Eventual Fiber Install

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Appomattox : CVEC Crews Working Over Weekend To Prepare For Eventual Fiber Install
Photo courtesy of CVEC

 

Appomattox County, Virginia

From CVEC:

CVEC crews will be working in the Appomattox area this weekend performing maintenance and make ready work for the fiber install. They will be installing anchors, repositioning transformers, and replacing poles. Here are a few photos of what you might see.

 

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR JULY 23-27, 2018 : Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR JULY 23-27, 2018 : Highway Work Zones in the 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 entry or a revised entry since last week’s report.

 

 

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 64

(NEW) Mile marker 16 to 18, eastbound – Lane closures for drainage work. July 24-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mile marker 21 to 23, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closed for sign installations.  Through July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

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.

(UPDATE) 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 7 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

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 627 (Scotchtown Draft Road) – Lane closures at Route 629 (Deerfield Road) for bridge work over Stuart Run, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through August 7. Vehicles restricted to 10 feet in width.

(UPDATE) Route 678 (Indian Draft Road) – Flagger traffic control for pavement work from Route 614 (Cowpasture River Road) to Route 625 (River Road). Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through August 17.

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

(UPDATE) Mile marker 57 to 50, westbound – Alternating lane closures for paving operations. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. including weekend work through July 27.

 

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile marker 176 to 181, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for milling and paving. July 29 to September 7, Sunday to Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

(NEW) Mile marker 181 to 177, southbound – Overnight left lane closures for guardrail work. July 23-25 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) – Alternating lane closures for pavement treatment between Route 761 (East Road) and Nelson County line. July 23 to August 3 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(NEW) Route 60 (Midland Trail, Lexington) – Mobile lane closures for inspection of Route 11 bridge over Route 60.  July 27 from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement and brush cutting. Mobile work zones for ditching, mowing and pavement patching. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement and brush cutting. Mobile work zones for ditching, mowing and pavement patching. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

HIGHLAND COUNTY

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for storm debris cleanup. Mobile work zones for mowing and ditching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 608 (Ravens Run Road) – Flagger traffic control for bridge work near intersection with Route 220 (Jackson River Road) weekdays through July 27.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for storm debris cleanup. Mobile work zones for mowing and ditching at various locations. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

 

AUGUSTA COUNTY    

 

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

 

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile marker 210 to 205, southbound – Overnight right lane and shoulder closures for soil testing, 8 p.m. July 25 to 8 a.m. July 27.

(UPDATE) 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.

Mile marker 222 to 227, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign installation, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through August 3.

Mile marker 224 to 219, southbound – Overnight right lane closures for ramp extension work. Interchange ramps will remain open. Through August 1 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(UPDATE) Mile marker 228 to 229, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane and shoulder closures for guardrail work. 10 p.m. July 22 to 2 a.m. July 23.

Mile marker 237 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 (Scenic Highway) – Alternating mobile lane closures for paving operations from Route 738 (Roudabush Lane) to Route 829 (Clark Lane). July 23-August 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) – Right lane and shoulder closed from Route 1130 (Village Lane) to Route 703 (Hewitt Road) for guardrail work. Through July 31 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

(NEW) Route 250 (Hankey Mountain Hwy) – Lane closures for drainage work from Route 736 (Jennings Gap Road) to Route 715 (Braley Pond Road). July 23-27 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 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.

Route 681 (Mount Hermon Road, Newport area) – Road closed through July 27 between Route 679 (Campbell Hollow Road) and Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) for installation of culvert at tributary of Walkers Creek. Follow posted detour.

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.

(NEW) Route 726 (Dutch Hollow Road, Newport area) – Road closed 24/7 July 30 through August 17 between Route 252 (Middle Brook Road) and Route 620 (Newport Road) for bridge replacement over Otts Creek. Residents will have access to their homes. Follow 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.

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.

​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 in the Franks Mill and Mount Solon area.  July 23-27 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 July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

(NEW) Route 33 – Overnight single lane closures for bridge work over the South Fork of Shenandoah River. 7 p.m. Sunday July 22 to 7 a.m. Friday July 27.

(NEW) Route 33 – Right shoulder closures for sign installations between Route 624 (Mill Lane) and Route 644 (Mount Olivet Church Road/Resort Drive). July 23-August 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 33 (Town of Elkton) – Overnight lane closures for bridge work over Fifth Street and Norfolk Southern railway. Through July 27 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Route 42 (Warm Springs Pike) – Alternating lane closures for pavement work from Augusta County line to town of Bridgewater. Through August 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 42 (Harpine Highway) – Alternating lane closures for pavement work from Route 753(Kratzer Road) to Route 859 (Jesse Bennett Way). Through August 3 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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.

Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Alternating lane closures for pavement work from Route 921(Lairs Run Road) to West Virginia state line. Through August 3 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(UPDATE) Route 340 – Flagger-controlled lane closures near Page County line for bridge work over Naked Creek. July 23-27 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 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.

(UPDATE) Route 815 (Third Hill Road) – Road closed through October for flood repairs in area of Route 817 (Genoa Road) near Fulks Run.

Route 867 (North River Road) – Road closed through August 2018 for bridge replacement over Pleasant Run between Route 11 (Main Street) and Route 693 (Fairview Road). Follow posted detours.

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

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

(UPDATE) Route 340 – Flagger-controlled lane closures near Rockingham County line for bridge work over Naked Creek. July 23-27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Route 340 – Overnight flagger traffic control for guardrail replacement between Luray town limits and Warren County line. Sunday-Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 31.

Route 340 Business – Overnight lane closures for pavement work in area of Route 650 (Wampler Drive). Through August 3 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

 

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

(NEW) Mile marker 273 to 274, northbound – Overnight right shoulder closure for guardrail inspection from 12 midnight July 26 to 3 a.m. July 27.

 

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.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

(UPDATE) Route 601 (Funk Road) – Road closed Through July 27 for slope work between Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) and Route 644 (Millner Road).  Follow posted detours.

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.

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

 

 

FREDERICK COUNTY

 

INTERSTATE 81

(NEW) Mile marker 306 to 305, southbound – Overnight right lane closure for maintenance of traffic equipment, 9 p.m. July 22 to 5 a.m. July 23.

(NEW) Mile marker 311 to 310, southbound – Overnight right shoulder closure for guardrail work, July 26 from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight.

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.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 – Flagger traffic control for paving operation from Reliance Road to Winchester southern city limit, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday-Friday through July 31.

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

Route 608 (Hunting Ridge Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 522 to Route 682 (Glaize Orchard Road). Through July 31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 616 (Whissens Ridge Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 618 (Gough Road) to Route 619 (Perry Road). Through July 31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

(NEW) Route 634 (Cougill Road, Middletown) – Road closed through August 24 between Route 11 and Route 635 (Mineral Street) for the installation of water and sewer lines. Follow posted detour.

Route 649 (Springdale Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 648 (Passage Road) to Route 11 (Valley Pike). Through August 10 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 654 (Poorhouse Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) to Route 679 (Indian Hollow Road). July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 654 (Frog Hollow Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 671 (Green Spring Road) to West Virginia state line. July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.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.

Route 679 (Indian Hollow Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 600 (Hayfield Road) to Route 654 (Marple Road). Through July 31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 681 (Chestnut Grove Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 522 (N Frederick Pike) to Route 608 (Hunting Ridge Road). Through July 31 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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

 

 

CLARKE COUNTY

 

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 620 (Pyletown Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 655 (Salem Church Road) to Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 627 (Carters Lane Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 622 (Bordens Spring Road) to Route 658 (White Post Road). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 628 (Berrys Ferry Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 658 (White Post Road) to Route 626 (Nelson Road). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 634 (Salem Church Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 655 (Opequon Road) to Route 657 (Senseny Road). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 655 (Ginns Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 644 (Parkins Mill Road) to Route 723 (Old Winchester Road). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 655 (Opequon Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 634 (Salem Church Road) to Frederick County line. Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Warren County line to Route 644 (Featherbed Road). Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Route 632 (Crums Church Road) to West Virginia state line. Through July 27 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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

 

 

WARREN COUNTY


INTERSTATE 66

(UPDATE)  Mile marker 10 to 13, eastbound – Right lane closed 24/7 as needed for surface treatment from 8 a.m. July 23 through 8 a.m. July 27.

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.

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Overnight guardrail replacement from Page/Warren county line to Route 619 (Rivermont Drive), 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through July 31.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 613 (Bentonville Road/Browntown Road) – Road closed through August 10 just west of Route 631 (Gooney Manor Loop) for bridge replacement over Greasy Run. Follow posted detours.

Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Pilot truck/flagger controlled traffic for surface treatment and line painting from Frederick County line to Route 340/522. Through July 25 from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 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.

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