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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for September 29 – October 3, 2025
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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
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 14, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance of various bridges, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of October 30.
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound – Mobile shoulder closures for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 29 – October 30.
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 November 7.
Mile marker 11 to 12, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for bridge painting, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 12.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 15 to 10, westbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday (October 5).
INTERSTATE 81
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures southbound, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 6. Northbound and southbound shoulder closures 24/7. Shoulder closures 24/7. Traffic restrictions are related to I-81 widening project.
*UPDATE* Mile marker 300 to 299, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through October 9.
PRIMARY ROADS
*UPDATE* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Page County line and Route 674 (Limeton Church Road) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nights through October 9.
SECONDARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 638 (Freezeland Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) and Route 657 (Station Lane) for inspection of bridge over railway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
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 October 5.
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Lane or shoulder closures as needed between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) during final stages of bridge and roadway work. Estimated completion September 30.
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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