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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for March 31 – April 4, 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
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 – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 9 to 8, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
INTERSTATE 81
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 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 I-81 widening project.
PRIMARY ROADS
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.
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.
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.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for construction of bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Follow the posted detour. Estimated completion date: 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.
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