Rte. 616 In Alleghany County Closed July 16-18 For Sinkhole Repair   Staunton, VA (July 11, 2019) - Part of Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) in Alleghany County is scheduled to close for up to three days for sinkhole repairs. The work begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, and should be complete by 5 p.m. Thursday, July 18. During this time Route 616 will be closed to through traffic between Route 620 (Watahala Lane) and Route 621 (Roaring Run Road). Property owners will be able access homes and businesses along Route 616 on either side of the work zone. All work is weather permitting. Virginia traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at https://www.511Virginia.org. The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at www.VirginiaDOT.org. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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