VDOT: Warren County Traffic alert for July 24 – 28, 2023

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

INTERSTATE 66
No lane closures were reported.

INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for bridge beam placement, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights. Shoulder closures 24/7. The work zone speed limit is 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening, with estimated completion in fall 2024.

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures were reported.

 SECONDARY ROADS
Route 649 (Browntown Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 622 (Buck Mountain Road) and Route 605 (Poor House Road) for replacement of tributary to Gooney Run bridge superstructure through Thursday. Follow posted detour.

*NEW* Route 840 (Water Plant Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control just east of Route 11 (Valley Pike) for bridge beam placement at the southbound I-81 overpass, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Wednesday nights. Work is related to southbound I-81 acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening, with estimated completion in fall 2024.

Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at www.511Virginia.org.