Connect with us

Local News

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 7 – 11, 2025

Published

on

The following is a list of highway work that may impact traffic in Warren County during the upcoming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supply issues. 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.

INTERSTATE 66

*UPDATE* Mile marker 2 to 0, westbound – Shoulder closures for road work related to I-81 southbound widening, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 18.

 INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight left lane closures for median barrier installation and construction equipment entrances, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of July 3. Daytime shoulder closures for sign work, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through July 4. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 widening project.

 PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound single-lane closures between Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) and Route 655 (Country Club Road) for painting of the Crooked Run bridge and the I-66 bridge over 340, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 20.

 SECONDARY ROADS

Route 610 (Bucks Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 55 (Strasburg Road) and Route 626 (Andrews Road) for bridge repairs, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August 18.

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.

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.

Front Royal, VA
30°
Mostly Cloudy
7:20 am7:21 pm EDT
Feels like: 21°F
Wind: 13mph WSW
Humidity: 52%
Pressure: 29.85"Hg
UV index: 0
WedThuFri
41°F / 32°F
57°F / 39°F
61°F / 45°F
State News12 hours ago

Warner Files for Reelection, Launching Bid for Fourth U.S. Senate Term

Local News14 hours ago

Registrar Urges Residents to Stay Informed and Participate in Upcoming Elections

Community Events14 hours ago

South River Forum Brings Residents and Leaders Together at Skyline

Top Stories18 hours ago

CHEO Garden Expands Mission of Food, Learning and Community

Home21 hours ago

Sharing a Room: How to Avoid Sibling Conflicts

Community Events22 hours ago

Laurel Ridge to Host Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit

Business22 hours ago

Free $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ Draw 1 Million Families

Historically Speaking2 days ago

‘The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge’

State News2 days ago

Virginia Lawmakers Close 2026 Session With Focus on Lowering Costs

State News2 days ago

The 10 Most Important Things That Happened in Virginia’s 2026 Legislative Session

Automotive2 days ago

Electric Vehicle Market Adjusts as Industry Rethinks the Road Ahead

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

Cultures Around the World Mark the Spring Equinox With Unique Traditions

Community Events2 days ago

Laurel Ridge to Host 46th Annual Spring Follies: “Back to the ’90s”

Community Events2 days ago

Love Revival to Host Free Community Easter Celebration in Front Royal

Community Events2 days ago

Salvation Army of Front Royal Plans Annual Dinner and Raffle Fundraiser

Obituaries3 days ago

Stephen Paul Sill (1955 – 2026)

State News3 days ago

Virginia Seeks Public Input for 2026 Statewide Rail Plan

Business Spotlight3 days ago

Front Royal Craftsmen Revive Centuries-Old Timber Framing Tradition

Local News3 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for March 16 – 20, 2026

Legislative Update3 days ago

Virginia Lawmakers End Session Without Final Budget

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

Your Personal Mission Statement: A Guide to Getting What You Want Out of Life

Historically Speaking3 days ago

Disappointed In Our Olympic Spirit

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

How St. Patrick’s Day Became America’s Biggest Irish Party

State News4 days ago

Virginia State Police Urge Sober Plans for Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Opinion4 days ago

In a One-Party County, Internal Party Decisions Affect Us All