Local News
VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for March 24 – 28, 2025
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.
Interstate 66
*UPDATE* Mile marker 1 to 0, westbound – Shoulder closures for sign installations, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 18.
*NEW* Mile marker 5 to 6, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for inspection of Route 609 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night.
*NEW* Mile marker 9 to 8, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Interstate 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 300 to 299, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of April 24. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 18. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 widening project.
Primary Roads
*NEW* Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Overnight flagger traffic control at intersections with Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) and Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night.
*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Overnight flagger traffic control at intersections with Route 649 (Browntown Road) and Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) for signal inspections 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday night.
*NEW* Route 340 (Winchester Road) – Overnight single lane closures between Route 627 (Reliance Road) and Route 661 (Fairground Road) for signal inspections, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday night.
*NEW* Route 522 (Winchester Road) – Overnight flagger traffic control near the I-66 intersection for inspection of I-66 overpass bridges, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday night.
Secondary Roads
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for the construction of a bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Follow the posted detour. Estimated completion December 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.
Oatmeal: Why Some Swear by It and Some Swear at It
This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 24th
Marcelene Fay “Marci” Pinion (1958 – 2026)
Buford “Bo” Lynn Kibler (1942 – 2026)
A Path to Fiscal Responsibility and Public Wellness
Moving Data Center Regulations and Permitting Forward a Dominant Topic of Conversation for County’s Elected Officials
Screen Rules That Actually Work
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: American Barn Owl
After Taking Off in Charlottesville, Feds Plan National Electric Aircraft Charging Network Rollout
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/20/2026
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
Data Centers Want to Build Their Own Gas Turbines. Would That Skirt State Renewable Energy Laws?
Legal Notice: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority
Removing a Senator
The Dillon Rule Doesn’t Say What Mr. Cuddeback Implies
Test Your Balance Before the Job Tests It for You
Legal Notice: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority
Late On Rent? New Virginia Law Gives Tenants More Time and Protection From Eviction
Virginia Schools Gain Spending Flexibility Under Federal Program
Three Useful Car Gadgets for a Better Summer Road Trip
When He Retires, Who Runs the Kitchen?
State of the Assistants: The Second Great Voice-Assistant War
Front Royal Family Practice Files $5-Million Civil Claim Against Valley Health and Warren Memorial Hospital
Virginia Violent Crime Fell Nearly 6% in 2025, State Police Report Shows
