STAUNTON, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) – 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 in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.

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 to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

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

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64  

*NEW* Mile marker 46 to 41, westbound – Mobile right shoulder closures for tree and brush cutting, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 – 25.

*NEW* Exit 55, eastbound – Right shoulder closures along the off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov 24 – 28.

INTERSTATE 81

*NEW* Mile marker 177 to 205, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures at various locations for overhead sign inspections, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of Nov 24 – 25.

*NEW* Mile marker 204 to 206, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for installation of traffic sensors, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Dec. 4.

*NEW* Mile marker 205 to 195, southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 205, Exit 200 and Exit 195 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. nights of Dec. 1 – 4.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Shoulder closures at various locations for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound single lane closures from Route 706 (Borden Grant Trail) to Route 837 (Greystone Lane) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 12.

*NEW* Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) – Shoulder closure near intersection with Route 615 (Wilhelm Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

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

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.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81  

*UPDATE* Mile marker 206 to 208, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for installation of traffic sensors, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Dec. 4.

Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Single-lane traffic on exit 221 southbound ramp to I-64 eastbound 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 232 to 237, northbound and southbound – Mobile shoulder closures for sign repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25. 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 229 to 228, southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 227 off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 – 28.

*NEW* Mile marker 220 to 206, southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 217 and Exit 213 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Southbound right shoulder closures near Rockbridge County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

*NEW* Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) – Shoulder closures near Route 811 (Augusta Springs Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – Eastbound right shoulder closure between Route 876 (Swoope Road) and Route 42 (Buffalo Gap Highway) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 2.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control and westbound turn-lane closures at Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) for intersection improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August 2026.

Route 636 (Old Goose Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control near Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) intersection for pipe installation, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 26.

Route 834 (Hickory Hill Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 631 (Ladd Road) and Route 640 (Goose Creek Road) for waterline installation, 7:30 to 4 p.m. through April 2026.

Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control near Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) for intersection and roadway improvements, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays through August 2026.

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.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81  

*UPDATE* Mile marker 237 to 238, northbound and southbound – Mobile shoulder closures for sign repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25. 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 – Single lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge and interchange projectwith completion expected in fall 2026.

Mile marker 246 to 247, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 – 28.

*NEW* Mile marker 248 to 249, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane and shoulder closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. night of Dec. 2.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (North Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Shenandoah County line and Route 798 (Arkton Road/Tenth Legion Road) for fiber installation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 – Dec. 5.

*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound right shoulder closures near Route 654 (Montevideo Circle) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 – 28.

*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound right shoulder closures near Route 991 (Conn Road) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 – 28.

*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Westbound right shoulder closures near Greene County line for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Single-lane closures as needed. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacements and interchange improvements with expected completion in September 2026.

Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 680 (Oak Ridge Road) and Route 689 (Shen Lake Drive/Spaders Church Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Nov 27.

*NEW* Route 256 (Third Street, Grottoes) – Shoulder closures near Dogwood Avenue intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

*NEW* Route 340 (Augusta Avenue, Grottoes) – Northbound right shoulder closures near Route 256 (Third Street) intersection for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

Route 340 (South Eastside Highway) – Flagger traffic control for tree trimming from Route 708 (Ore Bank Road) to Route 754 (Rocky Bar Road), 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 25. 

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

No lane closures reported.

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. Dec. 1 – 5.

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 Nov. 28.

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.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 268 to 270, northbound and southbound – Single shoulder closures, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 31.

*NEW* Mile marker 279 to 283, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

*NEW* Mile marker 289 to 287, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. night of Nov. 25.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 294 to 299, northbound and southbound – Slow-roll traffic control for controlled blasting between 10 a.m. and 12 noon Dec. 4. Overnight single lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Jan. 8. Single shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.  

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 185 (Stoney Creek Road) – Shoulder closures between Route 686 (South Ox Road) and I-81 interchange for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 605 (Hoover Road) – Shoulder closures between FR-Route 243 (Gochenour Road) and Route 686 (South Ox Road) for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81  

*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound – Overnight lane and shoulder closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. night of Dec. 2.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 300 to 302, northbound and southbound – Slow-roll traffic control for controlled blasting between 10 a.m. and 12 noon Dec. 4. Overnight single lane closures southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Jan. 8. Single shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.

Mile marker 304 to 324, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for cable barrier installation, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Dec. 30.

Mile marker 316 to 318, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Nov. 24.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures between Market Street and Cives Lane/Park Center Drive for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Nov. 24.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 627 (Reliance Road) – Shoulder closures just north of I-81 interchange for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 – 5.

Route 661 (Redbud Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) and Route 662 (Milburn Road) for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Nov. 24.

Route 739 (Apple Pie Ridge Road) – Flagger traffic control between FR-Route 734 (Glentawber Road) and Route 672 (Catalpa Road/Hiatt Road) for fiber installation, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 5.