The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced it will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Friday, August 29, until noon Tuesday, September 2. This pause is intended to ease travel during the holiday period.
The Staunton District, which includes 11 counties across the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands, has released its latest list of roadwork that could impact traffic in the coming weeks. VDOT notes that schedules are subject to change due to weather or material availability. Drivers are reminded to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations and remain alert for changing traffic patterns within work zones.
In Alleghany County, new sign work will require right shoulder closures on Interstate 64 between mile markers 35 and 37 from Tuesday through Friday. Maintenance continues on Route 42 near Morgan Drive with single-lane traffic and ongoing bridge repairs; wide-load tractor trailers are not permitted.
Bath County will see flagger-controlled repairs on both primary and secondary roads during weekdays. Rockbridge County features several active projects: Interstate 64 eastbound shoulder repairs between mile markers 54 and 57; overnight paving on Interstate 81 southbound between mile markers 188 and 180; multiple tree removal operations along Route 11, Route 130, and other routes; as well as a closure on Route 604 for bridge replacement over Poor Creek tributary.
Highland County’s projects include milling and paving along Route 220 near Bath County line through Monday (September 1), as well as various weekday maintenance tasks such as brush cutting and pothole patching.
Augusta County lists numerous updates including sign work at Exit 91 westbound off-ramp of I-64, several ongoing nighttime paving operations on I-81 (with some restrictions lasting into spring or fall of next year), utility work along Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Highway), bridge painting over Middle River, new sign installations on secondary routes, overnight bridge work on Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road), among others.
Rockingham County’s notable activities involve continued construction related to truck-climbing lanes on I-81 northbound/southbound at mile marker ranges including periodic right shoulder closures for repairs near Cross Keys Road/Indian Trail Road intersections. Bridge replacements continue along Route 33 in Harrisonburg with expected completion by September next year.
Page County’s new utility works affect two segments of Route 340 throughout September while general maintenance proceeds district-wide. In Shenandoah County, there are multiple ongoing overnight lane closures for bridge maintenance or tree removal along I-81 at various locations through mid-to-late September. Secondary road detours persist due to bridge replacements over Mill Creek.
Frederick County drivers should expect single-lane night closures associated with widening projects along I-81 between mile markers ranging from about MM302–MM310 plus cable-barrier installation up to MM325. Several primary roads have flagging or lane reductions due to ongoing pavement or infrastructure upgrades—including Opequon Creek bridge replacement affecting Old Charles Town Road into Clarke County through November next year.
Clarke County has tree removal efforts impacting portions of Harry Byrd Highway (Route7) this week plus more localized sign installation projects around Lord Fairfax Highway (Route340). Warren County reports similar intermittent lane/shoulder restrictions linked to broader I-81 southbound widening efforts as well as alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance along I-66 into early September.
Vegetation management remains an ongoing activity throughout the district. VDOT urges motorists traveling through any work zone to use caution.
For real-time traveler information or updated alerts in Virginia, drivers can dial 511. The VDOT Customer Service Center offers assistance around the clock at either 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or via their mobile-friendly website.
Residents can also find updates from the Staunton District office via Facebook or X (Twitter). Additional statewide transportation information is available at VDOT’s official website.
