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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for June 15 – 19, 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

Mile marker 1 to 6, eastbound and westbound – Single lane closures for bridge painting, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. eastbound and 8 p.m. to 3 p.m. westbound. Weekend work hours vary. Estimated completion October 30.

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 January 2028.

Mile marker 11 to 13, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, including the off-ramps at Exit 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.


INTERSTATE 81 

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures northbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through January 2028. Single shoulder closures 24/7 through January 2028. Work zone speed limit is 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 southbound widening project.


PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Eastbound right shoulder closures for sign work between Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) and the Fauquier County line, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control for soil borings between the Front Royal eastern town limits and Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road), 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 1.

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 674 (Limeton Church Road) and Route 605 (Poor House Road) for paving, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 11.


SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 638 (Freezeland Road) – Northbound right shoulder closures for sign work between Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) and FR-283 (Appalachian Lane/Crimson Lane), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 638 (Freezeland Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) and Fire Trail Road for pavement marking, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through June 26.

*UPDATE* Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility work on parts of Route 622 (Liberty Hall Road), Route 631 (William Vincent Road), Route 632 (Fetchett Road), and Route 634 (Smith Run Road), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through July 10.

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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