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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for November 17 – 21, 2025
The following is a list of highway work that may impact traffic in Warren County during the upcoming 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 changes in traffic patterns 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 Jan. 9.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 5 to 0, westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*NEW* Mile marker 7 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right lane and shoulder closures for inspections to the bridge over the railway and Shenandoah River, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 10 to 12, eastbound – Single lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December 5.
*NEW* Mile marker 14 to 15, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 28. Nighttime and overnight work during weekends.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 293 to 299, northbound and southbound – Slow-roll traffic control for controlled blasting between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Wednesday. Overnight single lane closures southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of Jan. 8. Single shoulder closures 24/7. The work zone speed limit is 60 miles per hour. Traffic restrictions are related to the I-81 southbound widening project.
PRIMARY ROADS
No lane closures reported.
SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 638 (Freezeland Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 657 (Station Lane) and Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) for inspections to the bridge over train rails, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
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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