Staunton District Traffic Alert for Nov. 16 – 20, 2026

STAUNTON – The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton District, which 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 for lane closures and traffic-pattern changes.

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

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64  
*NEW* Exit 27, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures along off-ramps for tree trimming, brush removal and ditch cleaning, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 159 (Dunlap Creek Road) – Signalized traffic control 24/7 for bridge replacement between Route 655 (Moss Run Road) and Route 717 (Boone Road). Estimated completion June 2028. 
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, brush cutting, ditching and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
 
SECONDARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for ditch work, shoulder repairs, pothole repairs, pipe replacement and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 607 (Switzerland Trail) – Flagger traffic control between Route 687 (Jackson River Turnpike) and Route 603 (Richardson Gorge Road) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
 
 
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 64 
Mile marker 41 to 51, eastbound – Overnight mobile lane closures for line painting, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. through Friday night. 

INTERSTATE 81  
Mile marker 174 to 204, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures at various locations for line painting, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. through Friday night. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Southbound single-lane closures for paving between the Augusta County line and Route 706 (Steeles Fort Road), 6 a.m. to 7 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 743 (Fanny Barger Road) – Closed to through traffic for utility work between Route 689 (Buck Hill Road) and Route 11 (Lee Highway), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 30. 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.
 
 
HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 220 (Potomac River Road) – Signalized traffic control 24/7 between Route 632 (The Pines Road) and Route 629 (Strait Creek Road) for Strait Creek bridge replacement. Estimated completion August 2027.
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
 
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 640 (Blue Grass Valley Road) – Traffic diversion just south of Route 642 (Laurel Fork Road) for bridge replacement through Nov. 30. 
Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, and adding stone to unpaved roads, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
 
 
AUGUSTA COUNTY 
 
INTERSTATE 64 
*UPDATE* Mile marker 98 to 99, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for lighting installation, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

INTERSTATE 81  
Mile marker 214 to 234, northbound and southbound – Overnight mobile lane closures at various locations for line painting, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. nights through Friday. 
*NEW* Mile marker 217 to 219, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night. 
*NEW* Mile marker 221 to 222, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Mile marker 221 to 227, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for sign and guardrail work, line painting and barrier relocations, 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 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
*NEW* Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 262 interchange and Staunton city limits for signal inspections, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway) – Single lane closures as needed between Rolling Thunder Lane and Staunton southern city limits for Route 11 safety improvements. Expected completion spring 2027.
*NEW* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 792 (Brand Station Road) and Route 285 (Tinkling Spring Road for signal inspections, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Route 250 (Three Notched Mountain Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures just west of I-64 interchange for signal inspections, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*UPDATE* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway)– Eastbound shoulder closures between Route 792 (Brand Station Road) and Route 637 (Jericho Road) for traffic engineering, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. 
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 Nov. 27.
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.
Route 285 (Tinkling Spring Road) – Mobile lane closures between Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) and Route 625 (Midway Lane) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 21.
*NEW* Route 340 (Stuarts Draft Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 649 (Augusta Farms Road) and Waynesboro city limits for signal inspections, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
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
Route 611 (Dooms Crossing Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 340 (East Side Highway) and Route 865 (Rockfish Road) for bridge painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through April 1. 
Various roads – 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  
Mile marker 237 to 263, northbound – Overnight mobile lane closures at various locations for line painting, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. nights through Friday.  
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 shoulder strengthening/widening and setting steel barrier, 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.
Exit 247A, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work along the off-ramp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 251 to 253, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for overpass bridge work, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Dec. 4.
Mile marker 258 to 261, 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. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Travel-lane shifts 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 (Valley Pike) – Southbound travel-lane shifts as needed for sidewalk installation between Jewell Street and Harrisonburg northern city limits, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Estimated project completion fall 2027.
*NEW* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Eastbound and westbound right lane closures for bridge inspection between Route 999 (Stumps Road) and Route 981/Route 602 (Rockingham Pike/East Point Road), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. 
Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 612 (Runions Creek Road) and Route 612 (Hopkins Gap Road) for pavement marking, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night. 
Route 259 (East Lee Street, Broadway) – Shoulder closures for curb-and-gutter construction between Route 42 (Timber Way) and Walnut Drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Friday.
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 Nov. 30.
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 42 (John Wayland Highway), Route 211 (New Market Road), Route 253 (Port Republic Road), Route 256 (3rd Street, Grottoes), Route 257 (Briery Branch Road), Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road), Route 276 (Cross Keys Road), Route 290 (College Street, Dayton) and Route 340 (East Side Highway) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21. 
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 during daylight hours. Traffic restrictions are for widening and intersection improvements through December 2026. 
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.
Route 826 (Criders Road) – Flagger traffic control for bridge painting just east of Route 865 (Dovesville Road) through March 1. 

PAGE COUNTY
 
PRIMARY ROADS
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. 
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 211 and Route 340 for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21. 
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 brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
 
 
SHENANDOAH COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 81 
*NEW* Mile marker 269 to 293, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for tree removal at various locations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16-24. 
Mile marker 269 to 271, northbound – Shoulder closures for bridge work, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday 20. 
Exit 279, northbound – Right shoulder closures along the off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
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
*NEW* Route 55 (Front Royal Road) – Flagger traffic control between Warren County line and Strasburg town limits for bridge maintenance, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. 
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 42 (Senedo Road/Reservoir Road), Route 55 (King Street/Front Royal Road) and Route 211 (Old Cross Road/Lee Highway) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21. 

SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures reported. 
 

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. 
Mile marker 309 to 314, northbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 30.
Exit 310, northbound – Right shoulder closures along the off-ramp for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
*NEW* Mile marker 315 to 316, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for overpass bridge inspection, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night. 
Mile marker 325 to 324, southbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

PRIMARY ROADS
Route 7 (Berryville Avenue/Pike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight single lane closures between Ross Street (Winchester) and Route 716 (Martin Drive) for maintenance to I-81 bridge, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. through Friday.
Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound mobile lane closures between Route 688 (Stony Hill Road) and Brookannleigh Drive for pavement marking, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.
Route 50/17/522 (Millwood Pike/Millwood Avenue, Winchester) – Eastbound and westbound lane and shoulder closures as needed between Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) and Apple Blossom Drive for I-81 bridge replacement and roadway improvements. Estimated completion December 2029. 
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. nights through Thursday night.
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 127 (Bloomery Pike), Route 259 (Carpers Pike) and Route 277 (Fairfax Street/Fairfax Pike) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21. 

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 627 (Reliance Road, Middletown) – Right shoulder closures for sign work between Route 842 (Buckton Road) and Route 1116 (Carolyn Avenue), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. 
Route 644 (Papermill Road) – Flagger traffic control for turn lane construction between Route 855 (Harrison Lane) and Route 717 (Pasture Lane), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 – Dec. 4. 
*NEW* Route 657 (Senseny Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 1225 (Milam Drive) and Route 656 (Greenwood Road) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
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 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) and Route 851 (Pitcock Lane) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. 
 

CLARKE COUNTY                                           
 
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between intersections with Business Route 7 (Main Street, Berryville) for maintenance to bridge over Route 340, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 25.
Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Loudoun County line for utility work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. 
Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) – Flagger traffic control for utility work between Route 723 (Millwood Road) and Route 624 (Red Gate Road), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Thursday.
Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures between Route 611 (Summit Point Road) and West Virginia line for bridge maintenance, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. 
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 50/17 (John Mosby Highway), Route 255 (Bishop Meade Road) and Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21. 

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility work on parts of Route 608 (Wickliffe Road), Route 613 (Springsbury Road), Route 658 (White Post Road/Sugar Hill Road) and Route 677 (Oak Hill Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 – Dec. 11. 
 

WARREN COUNTY
 
INTERSTATE 66 
*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 4 – Overnight eastbound and westbound right lane and shoulder closures for overpass bridge inspections, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday night.  Mile marker 2 to 0, westbound –Shoulder closures for road work related to I-81 southbound widening, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through January 2028.
Mile marker 12 to 13, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 30. 
Mile marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 25. 

INTERSTATE 81 
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures northbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through January 2028. Single 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 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Overnight shoulder closures between Route 637 (Guard Hill Road/Riverton Road) and Frontage Road 730 (Country Club Road) for traffic equipment installation, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Nov. 27. 
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 55 (Strasburg Road/John Marshall highway) and Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21. 

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 679 (South River Road) and Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) for maintenance to bridge over the South Fork Shenandoah River, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday (Nov. 15). 

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