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VDOT: Warren County Traffic alert for March 21 – 25, 2022

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The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. 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.

*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.

INTERSTATE 66
Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 26.
Mile marker 8 to 7, westbound – Right lane closures for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 26.

*NEW* Mile marker 13 to 14, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for inspection of bridges over Route 79, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 14 to 13 including exit 13, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign maintenance, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 26.

*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for soil-boring operations, March 20-June 3 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

*NEW* Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) – Alternating lane closures for inspection of I-66 overpass bridges, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*NEW* Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) – Right shoulder closures for sign maintenance between Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) and I-66 eastbound ramps, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) – Flagger traffic control just west of Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) for inspection of bridge over Shenandoah River South Fork, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for utility tree trimming, weekdays during daylight hours.

Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at www.511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile-friendly website at my.vdot.virginia.gov. Agents are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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