The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its weekly update on scheduled maintenance and construction work that could affect traffic in the Staunton District from February 23 to 27, 2026. The district includes 11 counties across the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.
Motorists are advised that all planned activities may change due to weather or supply issues. Drivers should use caution when traveling through work zones, be alert for lane closures, and expect possible changes in traffic patterns.
In Alleghany County, Interstate 64 westbound will see right shoulder closures for tree removal between mile markers 10 and 7 from February 23 through March 6, as well as single lane closures near Route 661 for bridge maintenance until March 13. Primary roads such as Route 18 and Route 60 will have flagger-controlled traffic during bridge inspections this week. Routine work including pothole patching and debris removal is also scheduled on various primary and secondary roads.
Bath County crews plan flagger-controlled operations on both primary and secondary roads for shoulder repairs, pipe cleaning, and brush cutting during weekday daytime hours.
Rockbridge County will have new right shoulder closures along Interstate 81 northbound off-ramps at Exits 180, 188A/B, and 205 for sign work throughout the week. Brush cutting with flaggers is planned on Route 39 (Maury River Road), while additional roadwork continues across various local routes.
In Highland County, a temporary signal remains active on Route 220 for Strait Creek bridge replacement through August 2027. Other routine maintenance such as pothole patching and brush cutting will occur daily.
Augusta County’s section of Interstate 64 westbound will experience overnight single lane closures for overhead sign inspections Monday night; eastbound sections will have similar restrictions Wednesday night. Multiple overnight lane or shoulder closures are also scheduled along Interstate 81 northbound between mile markers ranging from Exit 210 to Exit 238 due to ongoing widening projects expected to continue into late spring or beyond. On primary roads like Route 250, Route 254, and Route 340—and several secondary roads—overnight or daylong lane restrictions are planned for intersection improvements or utility installations.
Rockingham County’s portion of Interstate 81 remains under left shoulder closure around mile markers 237–238 as part of truck-climbing lane construction anticipated to finish in late 2027. Additional ramp closures are ongoing at Exit 247 due to a bridge project over the railway near Harrisonburg.
Page County’s Business Route 340 in Stanley has single-lane restrictions through Friday for utility pole replacements; other routine maintenance with flaggers is set throughout the county’s road network.
Shenandoah County continues bridge maintenance along Interstate 81 between mile markers 268–270 with shoulder closures during daylight hours until late March; other overnight lane restrictions support environmental cleanup or southbound widening efforts expected to last into May.
Frederick County drivers can expect intermittent right shoulder or overnight lane closures on I-81 northbound between mile markers 300–318 due to tree removal or bridge maintenance activities this week. Cable barrier installation continues through late March in other segments of I-81.
Clarke County reports utility-related eastbound right-lane closures along portions of Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) until mid-March. Flagger-controlled operations remain underway on various secondary routes across the county each weekday.
Warren County lists continued I-66 westbound shoulder work tied to nearby I-81 expansion efforts through early May alongside similar projects along local highways such as Winchester Road (Route 522/340).
For real-time updates about road conditions statewide—including those managed by one of the country’s largest state highway systems—drivers can dial “511,” visit VDOT’s official website, or use their mobile app system. The agency provides services ranging from highway upkeep to oversight of land-use permits along state routes while supporting safe travel throughout Virginia (source).
VDOT operates a Customer Service Center available around-the-clock at its Richmond headquarters at 1221 East Broad Street. Residents can report hazards or request service by phone or online platform (source). Updates are also available via social media channels managed by VDOT.
