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.

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* Mile marker 98 to 90, westbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for pavement marking, 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday night.

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 – Shoulder closures as needed 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 – 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 60 miles an hour.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 226 to 228, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge painting, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Saturday night (September 13).

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.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway) – Single lane closures between Route 56 (Tye River Turnpike) and Route 666 (Lofton Road) for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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.

*NEW* Route 250 (Hankey Mountain Highway) – Flagger and pilot truck traffic control between Route 715 (Braley Pond Road) and Highland County line for paving operations, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 8 to October 3.

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.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Eastbound and westbound left shoulder closures between I-81 interchange and Route 11 (Commerce Road/Lee Highway) for shoulder maintenance, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

*NEW* Route 340 (Eastside Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 663 (Crimora Station Lane/Mine Branch Road) and Route 672/619 (Turk Mountain Lane/Patrick Mill Lane) for changing powerline poles, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 8 – 25.

SECONDARY ROADS

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 southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through November 6. Northbound and southbound 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 522 (North 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 (Fourth Street/North 5th Street, Shenandoah) – Shoulder closures between Route 708 (Shenandoah Avenue) and Route 1012 (Edge Wood Drive) for pole replacement, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 9 – 18.  

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. through September 30.

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. through 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

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 2, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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.

*NEW* Mile marker 189 to 178, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

*NEW* Mile marker 193 to 198, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 195 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 197 to 198, northbound – Right shoulder closures as needed for basin repairs and debris cleanup, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 130 (Rockbridge Road) – Flagger traffic control between 8th Street (town of Glasgow) and Route 501 (Glasgow Highway) for fiber installation, 9 a.m. to 4 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

*UPDATE* Route 604 (Gibbs Run Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 720 (Spring Run Lane) and Augusta County line for paving operations, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.

*UPDATE* Route 608 (Forge Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 680 (Falling Spring Road) and Route 679 (Lone Jack Road) for fiber installation, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

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* Exit 257, northbound – Shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 263 to 264, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (North Liberty Street, Harrisonburg) – Southbound flagger traffic control between North Mason Street and East Grattan Street for rock and soil testing, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday 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.   

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 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.

*NEW* Route 726 (Apple Valley Road) – Closed to through traffic between Westminster Way and Crownpoint Drive for pipe installation, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. September 8 – 19.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Exit 264, northbound – Ramps to and from Route 211 closed due to bridge rehabilitation, 8 p.m. Monday night continuously through Wednesday night (September 8 – 11 and September 15 – 17). Detour using exit 257.

*NEW* Mile marker 268 to 270, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge rehabilitation, 8 p.m. Monday night continuously through Wednesday night (September 8 – 11 and September 15 – 17). Includes closure of Exit 264 off-ramps. Follow posted detour.

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

*UPDATE* Mile marker 294 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 6. Northbound and southbound shoulder closures 24/7. 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/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.

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/.