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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for January 5 – 9, 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 

*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 0, westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

*UPDATE* 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.


INTERSTATE 81 

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Overnight right lane closures for sign work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures northbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of April 30. Single shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit is 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 southbound widening project.


PRIMARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.


SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

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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