VDOT Roadwatch for construction projects between Dec. 22-Jan. 4

The following is a list of highway projects that may affect traffic in the New River Valley during the next two weeks. Work schedules are always subject to change. New information is noted by “###”. VDOT encourages motorists to call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org for real-time traffic information.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is clearing a path for travelers this holiday season by lifting lane closures over the extended Christmas and New Year’s weekends. VDOT will suspend lane closures from noon Monday, Dec. 31, to noon Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

INTERSTATE 81

* INTERSTATE 81 LANE CLOSURES AND DETOURS – Repair work on the Route 614 (Arcadia Road) bridge over I-81 will require nighttime northbound and southbound lane closures. The work is located near the exit 168 interchange in Botetourt County. The lane closures will be in place from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. The northbound and southbound right shoulders under the bridge will remain closed throughout the project. This project will continue through June 2013.

### * INTERSTATE 81 BRIDGE SLOPE CLEANING – Alternating shoulder closures will be in place at various locations on northbound and southbound I-81 in the following locations during daytime hours as crews clean bridge slopes.

• Thursday, Dec. 27, mile markers 87-131, Montgomery and Roanoke counties
• Thursday, Dec. 27, mile markers 147-175, Botetourt County
• Thursday, Jan. 3, mile markers 104-131, Montgomery County
• Thursday, Jan. 3, mile markers 132-174, Botetourt and Roanoke counties

FLOYD COUNTY

* ROUTE 221 BRIDGE REPAIRS – Crews have reduced the Route 221 bridge near Lazy Lane (Ray’s Restaurant) to one lane for repairs and have installed a temporary traffic light. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph.

### * ROUTE 750 DITCHING/SHOULDER WORK – Crews will work along Route 750 (Alum Ridge Road) on weekdays during daytime hours. Flaggers may control traffic at times.

* UNPAVED ROAD MAINTENANCE – Crews will be working on various secondary non-hard surface roads grading and replacing stone with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic throughout Floyd County.

GILES COUNTY

* ROUTE 61 BRIDGE PROJECT IN NARROWS – Work is under way to install retaining walls on Fleshman Street in Narrows. Fleshman Street is closed from the intersection of Route 61 to Fletcher Street. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flaggers will control traffic this week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the area while a concrete barrier is installed. Estimated completion of this project is late 2013.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

* ROUTE 114 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – Weather permitting, flaggers may control traffic during daylight hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) due to work associated with the replacement of the Route 114 bridge over the New River. The boat ramp is closed and trucks will be entering and exiting the highway. Expect delays.

* ROUTE 114 WIDENING – Flaggers may control traffic at times for utility operations taking place for a road widening project on Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) near the New River Valley Mall. Trucks will be entering and exiting the road in this area.

### * ROUTE 11 SHOULDER REPAIRS – Crews will repair the shoulder of Route 11 (Radford Road). Lane and/or shoulder closures will be in place on weekdays during daylight hours.

### * ROUTE 641 LANE CLOSURE – Alternating lane closures will be in place during daytime hours Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 28, on Route 641 (Den Hill Road) for work associated with the I-81 bridge over Route 641.

### * ROUTE 460 BRIDGE SLOPE CLEANING – On Thursday, Dec. 27, crews will clean the slopes of bridges on eastbound and westbound Route 460 between I-81 and North Main Street requiring alternating shoulder closures.

* ROUTE 613 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – The Route 613 (Blue Springs Road) bridge over the Little River in Montgomery County is closed for replacement. The bridge is located in the Snowville area. Drivers will need to follow posted signs to detour around the closure. Estimated completion is June 2013.

### * PIPE INSTALLATIONS – Crews will replace pipes on Route 11/460 (Roanoke Road) and Route 609 (Texas Hollow Road). Flaggers may control traffic at times on weekdays during daytime hours.

### * PAVING AND PAVEMENT PATCHING – Weather permitting, crews will patch pavement or potholes on various roads. Flaggers may control traffic at times during daylight hours. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays. Work is scheduled for Route 56 (Peterson Drive) and Route 636 (Friendship Road).

* UTILITY WORK – Utility installations will take place, weather permitting, along various routes. Motorists should watch for possible temporary shoulder and lane closures. Work is scheduled for Route 114 near Route 600 (Tyler Road) and Route 693 (Childress Road) to Route 177 (Tyler Road).

### * UNPAVED ROAD MAINTENANCE – Crews will be working on various secondary non-hard surface roads grading and replacing stone with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.

PULASKI COUNTY

* ROUTE 114 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – Weather permitting, flaggers may control traffic during daylight hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) due to work associated with the replacement of the Route 114 bridge over the New River. The boat ramp is closed and trucks will be entering and exiting the highway. Expect delays.

### * PAVING AND PAVEMENT PATCHING – Weather permitting, crews will patch pavement or potholes on various roads. Flaggers may control traffic at times during daylight hours. Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.

* ROUTE 100 DITCHING/SHOULDER WORK – Crews will work on ditches and shoulders along Route 100 (Pulaski Giles Turnpike). Flaggers may control traffic at times.

### * UNPAVED ROAD MAINTENANCE – Crews will be working on various secondary non-hard surface roads grading and replacing stone with periodic lane closures during daylight hours on weekdays. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.

– Submitted by VDOT-News

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