Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Officials touch on truck ban pitfalls
WINCHESTER — Ban trucks from one road and drivers find a way around — often adding traffic to other streets — state and Frederick County officials warned Monday. During a meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors' transportation committee, representatives of Warren County sought input on a potential restriction of tractor-trailers and trucks on Reliance Road (Va. 627).

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Monday, August 25, 2008

On the roads
Interstate 81: Nighttime guardrail work. Paving with alternating lane closings Monday to Thursday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. from mile markers 310 to 306 southbound in Frederick County. Ramp work at Exit 315 southbound also in Frederick County at Va. 7. Barriers will be located in this work zone. Interstate 66: Full operation of a new traffic signal beginning Monday at the westbound I-66 exit ramp at Va. 79. Also, lane and shoulder closings on bridges over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River for repairs at mile marker 7 eastbound and westbound Monday to Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bridge repair east of U.S. 340-522. Westbound lane and shoulder closings Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastbound lane and shoulder closings Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Monday, August 18, 2008

On the roads
Interstate 81: î Nighttime guardrail work. In Shenandoah County, mowing from mile marker 252 to 273 northbound and southbound Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and bridge sweeping from mile marker 263 to 283 northbound and southbound Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. In Frederick County, bridge sweeping from mile markers 300 to 324 northbound and southbound Wednesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Ramp work at Exit 315 in Frederick County. Motorists should be alert for shoulder work. Interstate 66: A new traffic signal will be installed at the westbound I-66 exit ramp at Va. 79. Also, lane and shoulder closings on bridges over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River for bridge repairs at mile marker 7 eastbound and westbound Monday to Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bridge sweeping from mile marker 0 to 13 eastbound and westbound Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Bridge repair east of U.S. 340-522. Westbound lane and shoulder closings Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastbound lane and shoulder closings Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. U.S. 11: Transportation enhancement at Court Street in Woodstock. Motorists should expect a 12-foot width restriction for utility pole relocation.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Construction progressing
FRONT ROYAL — Construction crews are making visible progress on the second half of the bridge that carries U.S. 340-522 across the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Workers have started assembling steel beams on the west side of the bridge.

Monday, August 11, 2008

On the roads
Interstate 81: Nighttime guardrail work. Mowing Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from mile markers 298 to 267 southbound in Shenandoah County. Mowing with shoulder closings from mile markers 302 to 298 southbound in Frederick and Warren counties on Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bridge painting Monday to Friday from mile markers 315 to 320 in Frederick County. Ramp work at Exits 307 and 315 in Frederick County. Motorists should be alert for shoulder work. Interstate 66: A new traffic signal will be installed at the westbound I-66 exit ramp at Va. 79. Also, shoulder closings on bridges over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River for bridge repairs at mile marker 7 eastbound and westbound Monday to Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. U.S. 11: Transportation enhancement at Court Street in Woodstock. Motorists should expect a 12-foot width restriction for utility pole relocation. Also, bridge repairs over Cedar Creek, north of Strasburg. Lane closings. Work will be completed 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Bridge painting from Va. 661 north and Va. 661 south. Lane closings Sunday to Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Drivers on U.S. 50 can expect detours
WINCHESTER — Area drivers frustrated by disrupted traffic patterns from recent roadwork in the area can expect more detours and delays over the weekend — this time along U.S. 50. Virginia Department of Transportation officials said a portion of U.S. 50 in the Hayfield area of Frederick County, about 4.5 miles west of Winchester, will be shut down for three days, beginning Friday, as Winchester and Western Railroad crews complete railroad crossing improvements, VDOT spokeswoman Sandy Myers said.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Views mixed at bridge hearing
STRASBURG — In the consumer's manual for "river cars," you might find pictures of golf carts, lawnmowers and anything else that has wheels. "Anything that gets you to the river and back," resident Lee Smith said.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

U.S. 17 crossing to have work done
Motorists who use U.S. 17 to travel between U.S. 50 and Interstate 66 may need to find an alternate route on Wednesday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Because of Norfolk Southern work at the railroad crossing at Delaplane, through traffic will be unable to travel between there and Marshall starting at 8 a.m. The work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m., according to a VDOT press release. Local traffic may continue to use the road north and south of the railroad crossing, the release states. Recommended alternate routes for through traffic are I-66 and U.S. 340-522.

Monday, August 4, 2008

On the roads
Interstate 81: Nighttime guardrail work. Mowing with left shoulder closings Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from mile markers 273 to 298 northbound in Shenandoah County. Mowing from mile markers 300 to 312 northbound in Frederick County on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bridge painting from mile markers 315 to 320 in Frederick County Monday to Friday. Ramp work at exits 307 and 315 in Frederick County. Motorists should be alert for shoulder work. Interstate 66: A new traffic signal will be installed at the westbound I-66 exit ramp at Va. 79. Also, shoulder closings on bridges over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River for bridge repairs at mile marker 7 eastbound and westbound. U.S. 11: Transportation enhancement at Court Street in Woodstock. Motorists should expect a 12-foot width restriction for utility pole relocation. Also, bridge repairs over Cedar Creek, north of Strasburg. Right lane closings. Work will be completed 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Bridge painting from Va. 661 north and Va. 661 south. Lane closings Sunday to Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Department of Transportation to hold public hearing on replacing structure
STRASBURG — The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a design public hearing Tuesday on potential improvements to Deer Rapids Road, including the replacement of a one-lane, low-water bridge. The potential Va. 744 project includes replacing the existing span over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River with a two-lane bridge and improving its roadway approaches, VDOT Edinburg Residency Administrator Jerry Copp said Wednesday. Tuesday's public hearing will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Strasburg's town hall at 174 E. King St.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Utility work to start along Cork Street
WINCHESTER — City officials will be doing utility work on Cork Street between Loudoun and Braddock streets during the next three weeks, officials said Thursday. According to a press release, construction work will consist of replacing water and sewer service lines and fire hydrants. Traffic will be limited to one lane during the day, the release states. Both lanes of traffic will be open at night.