The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a complete closure of Route 616, known as Dam Town Road, in Augusta County. The closure will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting the stretch between Route 777 (Knightly Lane) and Route 926 (River Bend Road).
The purpose of the closure is to allow crews to repair a hole in the road surface over a box culvert at this location. VDOT has stated that all work is dependent on weather conditions.
For those seeking updated traffic alerts and traveler information, VDOT advises dialing 511 or visiting their website at https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/. Additionally, the VDOT Customer Service Center is available for reporting road hazards or asking transportation-related questions by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or through their mobile-friendly site at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov. The service center operates around the clock.
VDOT’s Staunton District maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and X (Twitter), with statewide accounts also available on Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube. More information can be found on VDOT’s official webpage at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/.
The Staunton District covers several counties including Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath.
