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. 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.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*UPDATE* Mile marker 93 to 95, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures including along eastbound Exit 94 off-ramp for pipe work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81

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

*UPDATE* Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight northbound right lane closure from mile marker 221 to 224 for pipe work, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night. Overnight southbound right lane closure from mile marker 225 to 221 for pipe work, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday night. 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.

*NEW* Mile marker 228 to 226, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the nights of September 29 to October 9.

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

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 Tuesday.

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. through Friday.

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 Tuesday.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control and westbound turn-lane closures at Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) for intersection improvements, weekdays during daylight hours October 1, 2025 – August 1, 2026.

*UPDATE* 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 30, 2026.

*NEW* Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway, Verona) – Occasional flagger traffic control near Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) for intersection and roadway improvements, weekdays during daylight hours October 1, 2025 – August 1, 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.

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.

*NEW* Mile marker 305 to 316, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures including along Exit 307 and Exit 313 off-ramps for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 308 to 310, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge maintenance, nights 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of October 9.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 37 – Northbound right shoulder closures at various locations for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 37 – Northbound and southbound right lane closures near Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) intersection for painting of bridge over railway and Redbud Run, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 28. 

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 Sunday (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 p.m. through October 24.

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 Tuesday.

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 Tuesday.

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 Tuesday.

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 613 (Strole Farm Road) and Shenandoah County line for utility pole replacement, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*UPDATE* 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 October 31.

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 Tuesday.  

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 684 (South Page Valley Road) – Stop-and-proceed traffic control about three miles north of Route 675 (Bixler’s Ferry Road) for slope repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through October 15.

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

*UPDATE* Mile marker 187 to 189, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

*UPDATE* 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 23.

*NEW* Exit 195, northbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 199 to 200, northbound – Right shoulder closures for drainage work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*UPDATE* Route 130 (Rockbridge Road/Wert Faulkner Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 501 (Glasgow Highway) and Route 860 (Douglas Way) 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 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.  

*NEW* Mile marker 242 to 239, southbound – Overnight right shoulder for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of October 12.

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

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 33 (Spottswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Harrisonburg city limits and Route 704 (Jim Britt Way) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday.

*NEW* Route 33 (Rawley Pike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 752 (Muddy Creek Road) and Route 734 (Bank Church Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

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 October 16. 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 270, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridges over North Fork Shenandoah River, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through October 30. Daytime shoulder closures, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31.

Mile marker 270 to 272, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge maintenance, nights 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of October 23.

Mile marker 271 to 273, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

*NEW* Exit 273, northbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramp for sign work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Mile marker 290 to 286, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of October 9.

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

*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 night of October 9.

*NEW* Route 185 (Stoney Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 675 (Creekside Lane/Piccadilly Street) and Route 686 (South Ox Road) for maintenance to I-81 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 29 – October 31.

Route 263 (Bryce Boulevard, Mount Jackson) – Flagger traffic control between western town limits and Route 1324 (Orkney Drive) for environmental cleanup, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Monday.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 604 (Fairview Road) – Temporary traffic signal between Woodstock town limits and Route 676 (Wetzel Road) for repairs to bridge over I-81, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 14.

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