The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is set to conduct emergency pothole repairs on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 222.5 near Staunton. The repairs will take place on the I-81 bridge over Augusta Woods Drive, necessitating the closure of the right lane from 6 p.m. today through the early morning hours of July 3.
Additionally, the on-ramp from Route 250 (Jefferson Highway) onto I-81 southbound at exit 222 will be closed starting at 5 p.m. All lanes and the on-ramp are expected to reopen by 8 a.m. on July 3, weather permitting.
For current traffic alerts and traveler information, VDOT advises using their resources such as dialing 511 or visiting their website. The VDOT Customer Service Center is available for reporting road hazards or asking transportation-related questions via phone or its mobile-friendly website.
VDOT’s Staunton District can be followed on Facebook and X (Twitter), with additional statewide accounts accessible across various social media platforms.
