The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 24 that the Orange Market Park and Ride Lot in Roanoke County will open on Friday, March 27, while the smaller Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail at Orange Market Lot will close for construction starting Monday, March 30. The closure is expected to last until summer 2026.
The project aims to improve both parking lots near Orange Market and enhance the roundabout at Route 311/Route 419. Planned upgrades include paving, striping, and creating a designated area for the McAfee Knob shuttle stop.
During construction, commuters are encouraged to use alternative parking options such as the existing Orange Market Alternate Parking Lot across Route 311 or other park and ride locations like I-81 Exit 140 Park and Ride. Vehicles left in the closed lot may be towed. For more information about available park and ride locations, travelers can visit the official website.
The Virginia Department of Transportation manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country with tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to its official website. The agency’s responsibilities include building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels to support safe transportation throughout Virginia according to its official website.
Virginia Department of Transportation also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through tools like Virginia 511 according to its official website. The department oversees planning, construction, maintenance activities statewide from its headquarters in Richmond according to its official website.
For updates on this traffic alert or further information about transportation projects in Roanoke County or elsewhere in Virginia, residents are advised to check VDOT’s Salem District social media pages or visit their online resources.
