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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for September 1 – 5, 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 Friday.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 6 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Mile marker 11 to 12, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for bridge painting, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 28.
*NEW* Mile marker 13 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for bridge maintenance, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights of September 2 through September 11.
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for grading and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through Thursday. Left shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.
Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through September 11.
PRIMARY ROADS
Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control between the Page County line and Route 674 (Limeton Church Road) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through Friday.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) – Flagger traffic control near intersections with Route 603 (Oregon Hollow Road) and FR-285 (Gap Road) for painting of I-66 overpass bridge, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 28.
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Lane or shoulder closures as needed between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) during the final stages of bridge and roadway work. Estimated completion September 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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