Road Work Ahead: What You Need to Know

Driving around Augusta, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties? Expect some delays. Road work is happening all over, and it's not just about fixing potholes. Crews are busy with everything from bridge inspections to installing new traffic signals.

Augusta County

• Interstate 81: Widening project causing single-lane closures and shoulder restrictions until March.
• Route 11: Flagger-controlled traffic and shoulder closures.
• Verona: Route 612 and Route 901 undergoing intersection improvements with occasional flagger control.

Rockbridge County

• Interstate 64: Tree trimming underway.
• Interstate 81: Bridge inspections scheduled.
• Route 11: Flagger control and shoulder closures for sign work.
• Various Roads: Flagger-controlled traffic for pipe replacement, ditch work, and other maintenance.

Rockingham County

• Interstate 81: Truck-climbing lanes being added.
• Route 33: Bridge and interchange project underway with single-lane closures and shoulder restrictions.
• Route 256 and Route 340: Shoulder closures for sign work and traffic signal installation.

Weather and material supplies can change work schedules, so always stay alert. For real-time updates, check the 511 Virginia website or download the mobile app. And remember, the speed limit in work zones is 60 miles per hour.