The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Staunton District has released its scheduled highway work zones for the week of August 4–8, 2025. The work spans multiple counties, including Warren, Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, and Page, and includes both major highways and secondary roads.

Motorists are reminded to use caution in all work zones, especially during mowing, paving, and bridge inspection operations. Slow-moving tractors and flagger-controlled traffic will be present in several areas, and some roads will be closed to through traffic due to ongoing construction.

Highlights for Warren County:

I-66: Westbound shoulder closures between mile markers 2–0 for I-81 widening-related work. Eastbound right shoulder closures between mile markers 10–15 for shoulder repairs. Right shoulder closures between mile markers 11–12 for bridge painting through August 31. I-81: Single lane closures (both directions) between mile markers 299–300 for median barrier and construction work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through August 7. Daytime shoulder closures continue through August 8. Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Hwy): Flagger-controlled paving from Page County line to Limeton Church Road, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through September 5. Secondary roads: Route 610 (Bucks Mill Rd) closed for bridge repairs until August 15. Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Rd) has flagger traffic for overpass painting through August 31. Route 658 (Rockland Rd) has intermittent lane or shoulder closures through September 2025.

Nearby counties are also experiencing significant impacts:

Frederick County: Expect overnight lane and shoulder closures on I-81 near exits 300, 307, 313, and 316. Paving, guardrail, and utility work also continues on primary routes including Route 7, 11, 50, and 522. Shenandoah County: Overnight lane closures on I-81 for bridge inspection (mile markers 268–280). Route 11 and Route 211 impacted by paving and tree removal. Route 720 (Wissler Rd) closed for bridge replacement through October 10. Clarke County: Route 7 and Route 17/50 have multiple lane closures for repaving and bridge inspection. Route 340 also affected by bridge inspections. Route 761 remains closed near the county line for bridge replacement. Page County: Route 340 has flagger traffic for bridge inspection north of Island Ford Rd. Various primary and secondary roads are undergoing mowing, pipe replacement, and ditch work.

Vegetation management and mowing may occur throughout the district. Drivers should remain alert for changing traffic patterns and lane closures.

For real-time updates and road conditions, visit 511virginia.org or call 511. To report hazards or ask road-related questions, contact the VDOT Customer Service Center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

Information from a release. Edited by Dan McDermott.