Happy Creek Road to reopen on August 16

On Monday, August 16, the closed portion of Route 624 (Happy Creek Road) in Warren County is scheduled to reopen to traffic. The closure began on June 19, 2021.

Further work on the Route 624 improvement project is needed, and motorists should expect daily flagging operations from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the remainder of construction. Drivers are asked to use caution and be aware of construction workers and equipment throughout the work zone area.

On April 1, 2021, a construction contract valued at $1,736,387.66 was awarded to Kickin’ Asphalt Paving and Excavating LLC of Strasburg, Virginia. The Route 624 contract provides safety improvements located from the Town of Front Royal Eastern Corporate limits to Route 645 (Manassas Run Road). Project completion is estimated for late 2021.

All work is weather permitting.

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