The Route 720 (Morris Mill Road) bridge over Middle River in Augusta County will be closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. on Friday, December 19, through 7 a.m. on Monday, December 22. Contractors working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will resurface the concrete bridge deck during this period.
Detours will be in place for both directions of traffic. Eastbound drivers should take Route 833 (Trinity Point Road) south, then Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) east, and finally Route 612 (Frog Pond Road) north to return to Route 720. Westbound drivers are advised to go south on Route 612, west on Route 254, and then north on Route 833 to rejoin Route 720.
All scheduled work is dependent on weather conditions.
Travelers can access updated traffic alerts and travel information by dialing 511, visiting the 511 Virginia website, or using the mobile app. The VDOT Customer Service Center is available around the clock at its mobile-friendly website or by calling 800-367-7623 for reporting hazards, making service requests, or obtaining transportation-related information.
VDOT manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country and is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels across Virginia to support a safe and efficient transportation system (official website). The agency also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511 (official website).
Updates about news releases, travel tips, and project progress can be found on VDOT’s Staunton District Facebook page as well as statewide social media accounts and their main website.