HARRISONBURG, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) — The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley.

Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. When traveling through a work zone, use extreme caution and be alert for lane closures and traffic-pattern changes.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a change from last week’s report.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 99, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for lighting installation, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81  

*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for stormwater management, barrier removal and traffic reconfiguration, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday nights. Single-lane traffic 24/7 on exit 221 southbound ramp to I-64 East. Shoulder closures and travel lane shifts 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project with estimated completion in summer 2027. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour.

Mile marker 221 to 222, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

Mile marker 234 to 237, 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 with estimated completion of late 2027.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Single lane closures as needed between Rolling Thunder Lane and Staunton southern city limits for Route 11 safety improvements. Expected completion spring 2027.

Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures as needed near Route 792 (Sangers Lane) intersection for pedestrian and transit safety improvements. Expected completion spring 2027.

*UPDATE* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – On-ramp to southbound I-81 closed for new traffic configuration, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound right lane closures between Route 636 (Old Goose Creek Road) and Route 822 (Greenview Drive) for turn lane construction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 30.

*UPDATE* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Overnight flagger traffic control for paving between Route 11 (Commerce Road) and Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) including interchange ramps, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through night of Nov. 12.

Route 358 (Woodrow Wilson Avenue) – Shoulder closures between Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) and Wilson Elementary School for work related to roadway widening, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through May 2027.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – 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 300 to 302, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through January 2028. Shoulder closures 24/7 through January 2028. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.

*NEW* Mile marker 302 to 303, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of Reliance Road overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 311 to 312, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of Papermill Road overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Thursday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 312 to 313, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 313 off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 322 to 323, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night.

Mile marker 322 to 320, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of Oct. 29.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound overnight single lane closures between Ross Street (Winchester) and Route 716 (Martin Drive) for maintenance to bridge over I-81, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. through Thursday night.

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound and southbound right shoulder closures for sign work approaching the Route 50 and Route 522 interchanges, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures between Warren County line and Route 644 (Papermill Road) for pavement marking, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of Oct. 29.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 661 (Redbud Road) – Flagger traffic control as needed near Route 682 (Milburn Road) for roadway relocation. Expected completion October 2027.

Route 662 (Milburn Road) – Flagger traffic control as needed near Route 661 (Redbud Road) for relocation of Redbud Road. Expected completion October 2027.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility work on parts of Route 608 (Wardensville Grade), Route 612 (Fishel Road), Route 616 (Whissens Ridge Road), Route 618 (Gough Road), Route 619 (Perry Road), Route 620 (Singhass Road), Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade), Route 627 (Chapel Lane), Route 638 (Clark Road), Route 851 (Pitcock Lane), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 31.

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 211/340 – Eastbound right lane closures between Route 644 (Big Oak Road) and Business Route 211 (West Main Street, Luray) for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

*NEW* Route 340 – Flagger traffic control as needed near Route 683 (Shenandoah River Road) intersection for utility work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 18.

Route 340 – Flagger traffic control between Route 648 (Sandy Hook Road) and Warren County line for utility work, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 30.

*NEW* Route 340 Business – Flagger traffic control between Luray town limits and Route 631 (Middleburg Road) for utility pole replacement, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19 – Nov. 6.

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 616 (Leaksville Road) – Shoulder closures between Luray town limits and Route 646 (Oak Leaf Road) for utility pole installation, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 6.

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

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 198 to 199, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for environmental cleanup, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night. 

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 60 (West Midland Trail) – Flagger traffic control for tree removals between Route 641 (Jacktown Road) and Route 639 (Ebenezer Circle), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

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 691 (Rural Valley Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 610 (Plank Road) and Route 609 (Red Mill Road) for bridge replacement, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

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 240, 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 with estimated completion of late 2027.

Mile marker 240 to 251, northbound and southbound – Overnight southbound single lane closures for right shoulder strengthening/widening and setting steel barrier on left shoulders, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday to Thursday nights through Jan. 2027. Traffic restrictions are for I-81 widening project. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour.

Mile marker 258 to 264, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge painting, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Weekend work hours vary. Estimated completion Feb. 1.

*NEW* Mile marker 260 to 263, northbound and southbound – Nighttime single lane closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Tuesday night.

*NEW* Mile marker 263 to 264, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Turn lane and shoulder closures between Route 704 (Oakwood Drive) and Harrisonburg city limits for work related to widening and intersection improvements, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through December 2026.

Route 11 (North Valley Pike) – Southbound turn-lane closures and travel-lane shifts as needed for sidewalk installation between Jewell Street and Harrisonburg northern city limits, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Estimated project completion fall 2027.

Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Westbound right shoulder closures for utility work between Elkton Middle School and Route 634 (Tanyard Bridge Road), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October 31.

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Single-lane closures as needed between Hawkins Street and University Boulevard. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for sign and signal work related to interchange improvements with completion in October 2026.

*NEW* Route 42 (Harpine Highway/Virginia Avenue) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures between Route 772 (Greenmount Road) and Route 1151 (Harman Road/Harmony Drive for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of Oct. 29.

*NEW* Route 42 (Warm Springs Pike) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Augusta County line and Bridgewater town limits for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of Oct. 29.

Route 340 (Stuart Avenue, Elkton) – Single lane closures for utility work between Spotswood Avenue and Blue and Gold Drive, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 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 704 (Oakwood Drive) – Shoulder closures near Route 11 intersections for work related to widening and intersection improvements, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through December 2026.

Route 765 (Buttermilk Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 753 (Kratzer Road) and Route 42 (Harpine Highway), 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

Route 794 (Craney Island Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (North Valley Pike) and Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road/Smith Creek Road) for bridge painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 2.

Route 796 (Moores Mill Road) – Flagger traffic control near Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road) intersection for bridge painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 2.

Route 798 (Arkton Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 11 (North Valley Pike) and Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road) for bridge painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 2.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81  

*NEW* Mile marker 264 to 294, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exits 264 and 291 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 *NEW* Mile marker 270 to 271, northbound and southbound – Overnight right lane closures for inspection of Wissler Road overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wednesday night.

Mile marker 288 to 292, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge painting, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. through the night of Nov. 30. Weekend work hours vary.

Mile marker 294 to 299, northbound and southbound –Overnight single lane closures southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through January 2028. Shoulder closures 24/7 through January 2028. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Overnight single lane closures for pavement marking between Route 866 (Mountain View Drive) and just north of Route 641 (Locust Grove Road), 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of Oct. 29. Daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 30.

*NEW* Route 55 (Front Royal Road) – Flagger traffic control between Warren County line and Strasburg town limits for maintenance to bridge over North Fork Shenandoah River, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday.

Route 263 (Orkney Grade/Bryce Boulevard) – Overnight mobile traffic control for pavement marking between Route 721 (Kelly Road) and Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson), 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of Oct. 30.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 645 (Woodville Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 653 (Creek Road) and Route 649 (Fishers Road) for Toms Brook culvert replacement, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. Follow posted detour.

Route 653 (Creek Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 650 (Tea Berry Road) and Route 747 (Riverview Drive) for culvert replacement, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. Follow posted detour.