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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025

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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.

Note: VDOT suspends many highway work zones and lifts most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon Tuesday, Dec. 24 until noon Thursday, Dec. 26, and again from noon Tuesday, Dec. 31 until noon Thursday, Jan. 2.

INTERSTATE 66
No lane closures were reported.

INTERSTATE 81
No lane closures were reported.

PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures were reported.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for the construction of a bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion December 2025.

*NEW* Route 840, (Water Plant Road) – Flagger traffic control to inspect I-81 overpass bridges, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 23.

Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. VDOT reminds motorists to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511 or www.511Virginia.org.

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