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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for March 18 – 22, 2024
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
Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures along Exit 6 off-ramp for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
Mile marker 8 to 7, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 15 to 13, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Mobile left lane closures for grass seeding, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. Overnight lane closures and traffic-lane shifts as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2024. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit: 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening, with an estimated completion date of winter 2024.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 55 (Strasburg Road, Front Royal) – Single lane closure between Valley View Drive and Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue) for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
*NEW* Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control near the I-66 interchange for inspection of I-66 overpass bridges, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
*NEW* Route 340 (South Royal Avenue, Front Royal) – Southbound alternating lane closures near the intersection with Jackson Street for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.
*NEW* Route 340/522 (North Shenandoah Avenue, Front Royal) – Single lane closures between 14th Street and 15th Street for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
SECONDARY ROADS
No lane closures were reported.
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.
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