Announcement / media release via VDOT, 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.
PAGE COUNTY
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 211 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures near Rappahannock County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 211 Business (West Main Street, Luray) – Shoulder closures between Route 616 (Leaksville Road) and Memorial Drive for utility work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through April 1.
*NEW* Route 340 – Shoulder closures between Route 613 (Strole Farm Road) and Route 650 (Grove Hill River Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 340 Business – Shoulder closures between Route 642 (Stonyman Road) and Luray southern town limits for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for shoulder strengthening beginning March 17 on southbound I-81. Work will generally take place Monday through Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work-zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes.
Exit 240, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures along ramps to and from Route 257 for construction of additional turn lanes, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through July 1.
Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Overnight ramp closures and alternating lane closures as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Expect delays. 24/7 shoulder closures. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project with completion expected in September 2026.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail, Elkton) – Eastbound and westbound right shoulder closures near intersection with Route 9750 (Blue and Gold Drive) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Laurel Woods Lane and Switzer Lake Road/Skidmore Fork for paving, line-painting and guardrail work related to road widening and curve improvements, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 2025.
Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Single-lane traffic between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and Evelyn Byrd Avenue during daytime or overnight hours due to bridge construction. Occasional full closures as needed. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected completion in September 2026.
*NEW* Route 42 (John Wayland Highway) – Northbound right shoulder between Dayton town limits and Route 732 (Eberly Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Route 42 (Warm Springs Pike) – Shoulder closures near Augusta County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Temporary traffic signal between Route 1601 (New Haven Road) and Route 1605 (Water Street) for maintenance to North River bridge, 24/7 through June 30. Vehicle width restriction 11 feet.
*NEW* Route 340 (Augusta Avenue/Eastside Highway) – Shoulder closures near Grottoes southern town limits for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between I-81 interchange and Route 867 (North River Road) for road widening project, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through July 1.
Route 800 (McCauley Drive, Timberville) –Flagger traffic control between Route 42 (South Main Street/Timber Way) and Fourth Avenue for sidewalk construction, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 1.
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 274 to 276, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of Route 796 (Hawkins Road) and Route 707 (Belgravia Road) overpass bridges, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday night.
Mile marker 299 to 294, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through April 17. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through March 24. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Southbound right shoulder closures between Route 737 (Cedar Lane) and New Market northern town limits for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Route 211 (West Old Cross Road) – Westbound left lane closures near I-81 interchange for maintenance to I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 23.
WARREN COUNTY
INTERSTATE 66
Mile marker 1 to 0, westbound – Shoulder closures for sign installations, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through March 24.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through April 17. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through March 24. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Southbound right shoulder closures near Skyline Drive intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for construction of bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion December 2025.
Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. VDOT reminds motorists to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit
https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/
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.
COMPLETE MEDIA RELEASE (with all Staunton District Counties) HERE.