Numerous road and intersection upgrades are set to manage increased traffic starting June 30, 2025, with the opening of a new travel center in Rockingham County. This site is located adjacent to the Interstate 81 exit 240 interchange with Route 257/682 (Friedens Church Road) near Mount Crawford.
The improvements are funded by the business through an agreement with the county. They include:
– A dedicated lane from the northbound I-81 exit 240 off-ramp onto Buc-ee’s Boulevard, allowing northbound interstate traffic to access the travel center without stopping at a traffic signal.
– A second merge lane from westbound Friedens Church Road onto northbound I-81, also designed as a slip lane without a traffic signal stop.
– An additional left-turn lane from Friedens Church Road onto the ramp for southbound I-81.
– A second left-turn lane from the southbound I-81 exit ramp onto Friedens Church Road.
– New turn lanes from both eastbound and westbound Friedens Church Road onto Buc-ee’s Boulevard.
– Dual left-turn lanes from Buc-ee’s Boulevard onto Friedens Church Road.
Upgrades will also be made to equipment and timing for three traffic signals along Friedens Church Road at intersections with southbound I-81, northbound I-81, and Route 950 (Walton Way/Buc-ee’s Boulevard).
Motorists might still encounter congestion and delays around this interchange. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control during this period through the July Fourth holiday weekend.
For current traffic alerts and traveler information, drivers can dial 511 or visit https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/.
The VDOT Customer Service Center offers assistance for reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or obtaining information related to Virginia’s roads. They can be reached at 800-FOR ROAD (800-367-7623) or via their mobile-friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov. Agents are available around-the-clock.
The VDOT Staunton District maintains a presence on Facebook and X (Twitter). Statewide updates can also be followed on VDOT’s accounts on Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube.
More information is available on VDOT’s website at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/.
