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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

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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.

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.

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