VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for March 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 Saturday (March 7).

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 60 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 southbound widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Temporary signal controlling traffic 24/7 at Shenandoah County line for maintenance to bridge over North Fork Shenandoah River, March 2 – April 3.

*NEW* Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) – Flagger traffic control near the I-66 interchange for inspection of the I-66 overpass bridges, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Route 522/340 (Winchester Road) – Southbound shoulder closures between Route 655 (Crooked Run Boulevard) and the I-66 interchange ramp for the construction of a turn lane extension, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 27.

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.