VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for May 5 – 9, 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
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Shoulder closures for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 – June 6.

Mile marker 1 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 9.

INTERSTATE 81
*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for roadway sweeping, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

*NEW* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 to June 6.

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement and guardrail work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of May 8. Daytime shoulder closures for sign installations, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 9. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.

PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Fauquier County line and Front Royal town limits for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday and Monday nights.

*NEW* Route 55 (Strasburg Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Shenandoah County line and Front Royal town limits for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday night.

*NEW* Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) and I-66 interchange for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday and Monday nights.

*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Page County line and Front Royal town limits for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights.

*NEW* Route 522 (Remount Road) – Overnight mobile lane closures between Rappahannock County line and Front Royal town limits for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights.

*NEW* Route 522/340 (Winchester Road) – Northbound and southbound overnight mobile lane closures between Clarke County line and Front Royal town limits for pavement marking operations, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday nights.

SECONDARY ROADS
Route 611 (Long Meadow Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 842 (Sulphur Spring Road) and Route 637 (North River Road) for replacement of bridge over Molly Booth Run, through May 29. Follow posted detour.

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 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.