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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 21 – 25, 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 0 to 15, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of July 31.

*NEW* Mile marker 1 to 0, westbound – Right shoulder closures for inspection of I-81 bridge, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.

*NEW* 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 August 8.

INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for installation of median barriers and construction entrances, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of August 7. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through August 8. Left shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Northbound and southbound single lane closures near Route 605 (Poor House Road) intersection for inspection of bridge over Gooney Run, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Page County line and Route 674 (Limeton Church Road) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through September 5.

Route 340 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound single-lane closures between Route 637 (Guard Hill Road) and Route 655 (Country Club Road) for painting of Crooked Run bridge and the I-66 bridge over 340, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday (July 27).

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 610 (Bucks Mill Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 55 (Strasburg Road) and Route 626 (Andrews Road) for bridge repairs, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August 15.

Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) – Flagger traffic control near Route 603 (Oregon Hollow Road) intersection for painting I-66 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31.

Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) – Flagger traffic control near FR-Route 285 (Gap Road) intersection for painting I-66 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31.

Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Open to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) using a new bridge over the railway. Lane or shoulder closures as needed through September 2025.

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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