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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 9 – 13, 2026
The following list shows highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled work may change due to inclement weather and material supply issues. Motorists should watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, watch for periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
INTERSTATE 66
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.
Mile marker 12 to 13, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 30.
Mile marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 27.
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. Work zone speed limit 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 southbound widening project.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) – Overnight shoulder closures between Route 637 (Guard Hill Road/Riverton Road) and Frontage Road 730 (Country Club Road) for traffic equipment installation, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 13.
Various roads – Mobile lane closures on parts of Route 55 (Strasburg Road/John Marshall Highway) and Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) for line painting, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 21.
SECONDARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) – Flagger traffic control between Route 679 (South River Road) and Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) for maintenance to bridge over the South Fork Shenandoah River, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 15.
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.
VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 9 – 13, 2026
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