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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 6 – 10 2026

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The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming 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 traffic pattern changes and lane closures.

INTERSTATE 66 

Mile marker 0 to 11, eastbound and westbound – Overnight left lane closures at various locations for vegetation management, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nights Monday through Wednesday.

Mile marker 1 to 6, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for bridge painting, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Weekend work hours vary. Estimated completion October 30.

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 January 2028.

INTERSTATE 81 

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures northbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through January 2028. Single shoulder closures 24/7 through January 2028. The work zone speed limit is 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 southbound widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 674 (Limeton Church Road) and Route 605 (Poor House Road) for paving, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday, July 11.

*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Southbound overnight single-lane closures between Route 639 (Ashby Station Road) and Route 661 (Fairground Road) for safety improvements, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights July 6 through November 1.

*NEW* Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Northbound overnight single-lane closures between Route 658 (Rockland Road) and Country Club Road for safety improvements, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights July 6 through November 1.

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Shadows Drive – Flagger traffic near Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) intersection for inspection of bridge over Crooked Run, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility work on parts of Route 622 (Liberty Hall Road), Route 631 (William Vincent Road), Route 632 (Fetchett Road) and Route 634 (Smith Run Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Friday.

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

Traffic alerts and traveler information are available by dialing 511 or visiting www.511Virginia.org.

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