VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for February 2 – 6, 2026

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 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 May 1.

INTERSTATE 81 

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for tree removal operations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 13.

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures northbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of April 30. 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

*NEW* Route 621 (Jones Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) and Route 1109 (Stonebrook Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

*NEW* Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) – Flagger traffic control between Winchester city limits and Route 621 (Jones Road/Merrimans Lane) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 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.