STAUNTON, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley during the coming weeks.

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roadways in Virginia from noon Friday, August 29, until noon Tuesday, September 2.

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 change from last week’s report.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Exit 91, westbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 218 to 221, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights through October 16.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 220 to 222, northbound and southbound – Nighttime single-lane closures southbound for pavement marker installation, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Thursday. Shoulder closures in both directions 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 southbound auxiliary lane project. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Southbound left-lane closure for bridge work, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday nights. Single-lane traffic on southbound I-81 ramp to I-64 eastbound at exit 221 through November 2025. Northbound and southbound shoulder closures 24/7 through spring 2026. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project. Work zone speed limit is 60 miles an hour.

*NEW* Mile marker 226 to 230, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 227 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Mile marker 226 to 230, northbound and southbound – Overnight single-lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and daytime shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for bridge painting. Estimated completion Sunday (August 31).

*UPDATE* Mile marker 234 to 237, northbound and southbound – Overnight left-lane closures southbound for barrier-wall installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday nights. Northbound and southbound left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes.

*NEW* Mile marker 237 to 234, southbound – Overnight right lane and shoulder closures for guardrail repairs, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Right shoulder closures between Route 1402 (First Street) and Route 644 (Frontier Drive) for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 781 (Bald Rock Road/Mill Race Road) and Route 1930 (Rolla Mill Road) for painting of bridge over Middle River, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through September 30.

Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 772 (Sulfur Pump Road) and Route 865 (Rockfish Road) for painting of bridge over Middle River, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through September 30.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 608 (Battlefield Road) – Shoulder closures near Route 774 (Piedmont Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

*NEW* Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) and Route 792 (Riverside Avenue) for bridge work, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday night.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 302 to 300, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for grading and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Thursday. Left shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.

Mile marker 304 to 325, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for cable-barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights, 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday nights. Estimated completion December 31.

Mile marker 308 to 310, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for Opequon Creek bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Thursday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Southbound right lane closures just past Route 37 interchange for painting of overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday (August 31).

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound lane and shoulder closures near Route 50 interchange bridge inspections, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.

*NEW* Route 259 (Carper’s Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) and Route 708 (Gold Orchard Road) for ditching and pipe installation,

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

*NEW* Route 522 (Frederick Pike) – Northbound right lane and shoulder closures at the Route 705 (Ebenezer Church Road) intersection for bridge painting, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 28.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1116 (Carolyn Avenue) and Route 11 (Valley Pike) for turn lane installation, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 12.

Route 628 (Middle Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1196 (Cheifton Place) and Winchester city limits for paving operations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.

Route 656 (Greenwood Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 655 (Sulphur Springs Road) and Route 657 (Senseny Road) for paving operations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.

Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 666 (Gun Club Road) and Clarke County line for paving operations, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 30.

Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 666 (Gun Club Road) and Route 661 (Wadesville Road) for replacement of Opequon Creek bridge at Clarke County line. Expected completion in November 2025. Follow posted detour.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 664 (Carvell Road) and Route 661 (Redwood Drive) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 3 to September 30.

*NEW* Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 648 (Sandy Hook Road) and Route 660 (Kibler Hill Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 2 to September 26.

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.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 54 to 57, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 188 to 180, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday to Thursday nights through October 10.

Mile marker 188 to 197, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday to Thursday nights through Thursday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 834 (Stoneridge Lane) and Route 813 (Dry Well Road) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Route 130 (Wert Faulkner Highway, Glasgow) – Flagger traffic control between Route 1112 (12th Street) and Route 784 (10th Street) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Route 130 (Rockbridge Road) – Flagger traffic control between 8th Street (town of Glasgow) and Route 501 (Glasgow Highway) for fiber installation, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday (August 31).

Various roads – 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 604 (Gibbs Run Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 720 (Spring Run Lane) and Augusta County line for replacement of bridge over Poor Creek tributary, through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

Route 608 (Forge Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 680 (Falling Spring Road) and Route 679 (Lone Jack Road) for fiber installation, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday (August 31).

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are for construction of I-81 truck-climbing lanes.

Mile marker 242 to 248, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge and interchange project with completion expected in fall 2026.

*NEW* Mile marker 257 to 259, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound right shoulder closures near Route 276/620 (Cross Keys Road/Indian Trail Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Single lane closures or travel-lane shifts as needed between MLK Jr. Way and Linda Lane/Burgess Road. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement with expected completion in September 2026.

*NEW* Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Shoulder closures near Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 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

*UPDATE* Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 722 (Armentrout Path) and Route 811 (Fridleys Gap Road) for replacement of bridge over Mountain Run, through September 30. Follow posted detour.

Route 644 (Resort Drive) – Closed between Silverstone Lane and Woodstone Drive for paving operations and turn-lane construction, through about October 31. Follow posted detour.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*UPDATE* Mile marker 268 to 269, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridges over North Fork Shenandoah River, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of September 18. Northbound daytime shoulder closures, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31.

Mile marker 269 to 276, northbound – Right shoulder closures at various locations for tree-removal operations, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September 19.

Mile marker 278 to 296, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures at various locations for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 279 to 273, southbound – Overnight left lane closures for slope work, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights. Right shoulder closures for ditch cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Mile marker 287 to 289, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Thursday.

Mile marker 290 to 286, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through September 18.

Mile marker 294 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for grading and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Thursday. Left shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 11 (Old Valley Pike/North Massanutten Street) – Overnight flagger traffic control between East King Street and Warren County line for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through September 26 nights.

*NEW* Route 211 (Old Cross Road) – Eastbound right shoulder closures between Route 1003 (Cadet Road) and Route 11 (Lee Highway) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

*UPDATE* Route 211 (Old Cross Road) – Westbound left lane closures near I-81 interchange for bridge maintenance, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 720 (Wissler Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 798 (Creek Lane) and Route 614 (South Middle Road) for replacement of bridge over Mill Creek. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion October 10.

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/.