Staunton District Traffic Alert For July 26-30, 2021   (The Journal has edited this news release such that it covers only our market area - Editor) Staunton, VA (July 23, 2021) - The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. 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. *NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report. ALLEGHANY COUNTY INTERSTATE 64 *NEW* Mile marker 18 to 29, eastbound and westbound – Lane or shoulder closures in various locations for guardrail repairs, 4 pm. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday. Mile marker 15 to 16, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for maintenance of bridges over Route 18, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 30. PRIMARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, shoulder repairs and asphalt patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. SECONDARY ROADS Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) – Closed between Route 617 (Jamison Mountain Road) and Route 615 (Blue Spring Run Road) for replacement of two bridges over Blue Spring Run. Follow posted detour. Estimated completion August 26. Route 696 (Selma-Low Moor Road) – Traffic using new Karnes Creek bridge between I-64 and Route 616 (Rich Patch Road). Be alert for flagger traffic control as needed during final stages of project. Estimated completion September 2021. *UPDATE* Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacements, ditch work and asphalt/pothole patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. * * * BATH COUNTY PRIMARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. SECONDARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching and ditch work. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY INTERSTATE 64 Mile marker 53 to 55, eastbound and westbound – Alternating lane closures for bridge painting operations, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through July 30. INTERSTATE 81 *UPDATE* Mile marker 192 to 196, northbound and southbound – Shoulder closures for sign installation work, Monday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PRIMARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. SECONDARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. * * * HIGHLAND COUNTY PRIMARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement patching, tractor mowing and shoulder repairs. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. SECONDARY ROADS Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe cleaning, tree removal, pavement patching, ditch work, tractor mowing, and adding stone to unpaved roads. Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* * * * *