The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced on March 20 a list of scheduled maintenance and construction activities that may affect traffic in the Staunton District from March 23 to March 27, 2026. The district covers eleven counties in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.
The update is important for motorists as it details potential lane closures, flagger-controlled zones, and detours across interstates, primary, and secondary roads. VDOT advises drivers to use caution when traveling through work zones due to possible changes in traffic patterns or unexpected delays.
Among the projects listed are tree removal operations on Interstate 64 in Alleghany County, bridge inspections on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County, ongoing widening projects on I-81 in Augusta and Rockingham counties, and various utility works affecting both primary and secondary routes throughout the region. Some roads will have full closures for bridge replacements or repairs with posted detours. Work schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions or material availability.
According to the official website, VDOT’s purpose centers on building, maintaining, and operating Virginia’s roads, bridges, and tunnels to support a safe and efficient transportation system. The agency manages one of the nation’s largest state highway systems covering tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to the official website. Services provided include highway maintenance, traffic management through systems like Virginia 511, and oversight of land-use permits along state routes according to the official website.
VDOT serves as a state agency overseeing planning, construction, and maintenance of roadways statewide according to the official website. The department has evolved since its origins as the State Highway Commission in 1906 into its current form managing Virginia’s expanding transportation infrastructure according to the official website. Its headquarters is located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to the official website.
Motorists can access updated travel information by dialing 511 or visiting VDOT’s online platforms. The VDOT Customer Service Center operates around-the-clock for hazard reporting or service requests related to Virginia’s transportation network.
