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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for December 15 – 19, 2025

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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 

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 Jan. 9.

*NEW* Mile marker 9 to 10, eastbound and westbound – Single lane and shoulder closures for inspection of Route 606 overpass bridge, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 10 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2026.

Mile marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Jan. 1. Nighttime and overnight work during weekends.

 

INTERSTATE 81 

*UPDATE* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Slow-roll traffic control (rolling roadblocks) for controlled blasting between 10 a.m. and 12 noon Thursday. Overnight single lane closures southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of Jan. 8. Single shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 southbound widening project.

 

PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

 

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

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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