AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) — Motorists can expect delays for construction on Route 254 (Hermitage Road) in Augusta County, as contractors start safety improvements at three intersections.

Work begins this week at the intersections with Route 262/254 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway/New Hope Road) and Route 792 (Indian Mound Road/Balsley Road). Construction is scheduled to start next spring at Route 640 (Old White Bridge Road).

At all three work zones, drivers should expect flagger traffic control with rumble strips at the intersection approaches on weekdays from 9:00am – 7:00pm. Initial activities in include survey work, sign installation and stormwater drainage.

Key improvements at the three intersections include additional turn lanes, reconstruction of nonstandard approaches, and sight-distance enhancements.

In October 2025 a $2.5 million construction contract was awarded to S.L. Williamson Co. Inc. of Charlottesville, Va. Final completion of the project is scheduled for June 2026. All work is weather permitting.