The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on April 3 that Dick Huff Lane (Route 940), the main access road to the Augusta County Government Center in Verona, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, through no later than 8 a.m. Monday, April 13. The closure is scheduled to allow for railroad crossing maintenance.
During this period, the public can reach the government center by using the southern entrance off Route 11 (Lee Highway) next to the Augusta County Sheriff’s office, located about two-tenths of a mile south of Dick Huff Lane. Employees may also use this entrance or access the facility from Technology Drive at the rear.
All work is dependent on weather conditions and schedules may change as needed. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Customer Service Center remains available around-the-clock for reporting hazards or requesting information related to transportation issues across Virginia.
According to the official website, VDOT focuses on building, maintaining and operating roads, bridges and tunnels throughout Virginia to support safe and efficient travel according to the official website. VDOT manages one of America’s largest state highway systems with tens of thousands of lane-miles according to the official website. The agency provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511 according to the official website.
VDOT oversees planning, construction and maintenance for roads, bridges and tunnels statewide according to the official website, evolving since its origins as a State Highway Commission in 1906 according to the official website. Its headquarters are located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to the official website.
For further updates on travel tips or project information during this closure period, residents are encouraged to follow VDOT’s social media accounts or visit their main site.
