News & Updates Archives
VDOT Traffic Alert April 3rd – 9th
March 30, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 30, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT Traffic Alert: Route 654 Cedar Creek Road UPDATE
March 28, 2023
UPDATE: The start date for this project has moved to April 3, 2023. Motorists should expect delays due to the installation of a Box Culvert on Route 654 in Nelson County. Route 654 (Cedar Creek Road) will be temporarily closed…
VDOT Traffic Alert – March 27th – April 2nd
March 24, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 23, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens…
VDOT Traffic Alert March 27th – April 3rd
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov March 23, 2023 LYN-23-13 LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 27-April 2, 2023 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other…
VDOT Traffic Alert: Route 654 Cedar Creek Road
March 21, 2023
Motorists should expect delays due to the installation of a Box Culvert on Route 654 in Nelson County. Route 654 (Cedar Creek Road) will be temporarily closed to thru traffic from Route 661 (Phoenix Road) to Route 655 (Variety Mills…
VDOT Traffic Alert March 20th – 26th
March 16, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 16, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens…
VDOT Traffic Alert March 13th – 19th
March 9, 2023
RELEASE:IMMEDIATE March 9, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT Traffic Alert – March 6th – 12th
March 2, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 2, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT Traffic Alert – February 20th – 26th
February 16, 2023
RELEASE:IMMEDIATE February 16, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT Traffic Alert – February 13th – 19th
February 9, 2023
RELEASE:IMMEDIATE February 9, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT Traffic Alert – February 6th – 13th
February 2, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE February 2, 2023 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT – Route 6 & Route 56 Bridge Posting
January 31, 2023
VDOT – Rte 6 and Rte 56 Bridge Postings Please see attachment for bridge information sheets from VDOT showing a new weight limit posting for the Rte. 56, Crabtree Falls Highway, Bridge over Mill Race Overflow and a sheet…
VDOT Traffic Alert – January 30th – February 5th
January 30, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE January 27, 2023 LYN-23-04 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG…
Road Closure – Route 674 Cow Hollow Road
January 23, 2023
Weather permitting, motorists should expect delays due to a pipe replacement on Route 674 in Nelson County. Route 674 (Cow Hollow Road) will be closed to thru traffic from Route 56 (Crabtree Falls Road), to Route 780 (Tom’s Lane). This…
Road Work on Route 723 for Culvert Replacement
January 17, 2023
Road Work Announcement – RTE. 723 RELEASE: IMMEDIATE January 17, 2023 CONTACT: Robert Brown 434-352-6674 Robert.Brown@vdot.virginia.gov ROAD WORK ON ROUTE 723 For Culvert Replacement Project LYNCHBURG – Motorists should expect delays due to a culvert replacement on Route 723 in…
VDOT Traffic Alert – January 16th – 20th
January 13, 2023
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 15, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) …
VDOT Traffic Alert – Schedule Change for Two New Roadway Projects
December 27, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE Dec. 27, 2022 CONTACT: Sharon Ketcham, (540) 829-7370 (office) (540) 717-8376 (cell) CULP 2022-TA085 Sharon.Ketcham@VDOT.Virginia.gov Lou Hatter, (540) 727-3201 (office) (540) 717-2890 (cell) Lou.Hatter@VDOT.Virginia.gov SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR TWO NEW ROADWAY PROJECTS Times for flagging operation for I-64 &…
Warming Stations to Open on an As Needed Basis 12/23 and 12/24
December 22, 2022
Due to the forecast for single digit temperatures predicted overnight for Friday, December 23rd and Saturday, December 24th, community warming stations will be made available if needed at the Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department building in Lovingston and the Faber Rescue…
VDOT News Release – Pretreating Roads
December 21, 2022
News Release – VirginiaDOT.org RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 21, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT Traffic Alert – December 19th – 23rd
December 15, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 15, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-051 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT December 19-23, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT News Release – Freezing Rain Predicted During Thursday Communte
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 15, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT News Release – Winter Storm to Bring Rain and Ice Wednesday into Friday
December 14, 2022
NEWS RELEASE VirginiaDOT.org RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 14, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT News Release – Mobilizing For Winter Weather Event Forecasted Wednesday Night into Thursday
News Release VirginiaDOT.org RELEASE: IMMEDIATE Dec. 13, 2022 CONTACT: Marshall…
VDOT Traffic Alert December 12th – 16th
December 8, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 9, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-050 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT December 12-16, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT Traffic Alert December 5th – 9th
December 1, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE December 1, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-049 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT December 5-9, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT Traffic Alert November 28th – December 2nd
November 28, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 23, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-048 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT November 28 – December 2, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other…
VDOT Traffic Alert November 21st – 25th
November 17, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 17, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-047 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT November 21-25, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT News Release Traffic to Begin Using Roundabout At U.S 250-RT. 151
November 15, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 15, 2022 CONTACT: Lou Hatter 540-717-2890 (cell) CULP 2022-055 Lou.Hatter@VDOT.Virginia.gov Sharon Ketcham 540-717-8376 (cell) Sharon.Ketcham@VDOT.Virginia.gov VDOT Traffic Switch Roundabout FINAL Graphic Credit to VDOT and Curtis Contracting, Inc. TRAFFIC TO BEGIN USING ROUNDABOUT AT U.S 250-RT. 151…
VDOT Traffic Alert – November 14th – 18th
November 10, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 10, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-046 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT November 14-18, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics contain new/updated…
Dominion Energy Pre-Strom Message/Weather Report
Based on the current forecast, there is a potential for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong coastal winds on Friday afternoon and into Friday evening. Depending on the severity of the storm, it could cause power outages in different areas…
VDOT News Release – Tropical Storm Nicole
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 10, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT Traffic Alert November 7th – 11th
November 4, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 3, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-045 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT November 7-11, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT News Release – ONE LANE OF CARTER GLASS BRIDGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE WORK
November 1, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 1, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT News Release – UPDATE: ROAD CLOSING ON ROUTE 623 EXTENDED
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE November 1, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT Road Closure October 31, 2022 – Wheelers Cove and Starvale
October 28, 2022
VDOT Traffic Alert Road closure on Monday, October 31st Road closure from Starvale to 6583 Wheelers Cove. VDOT plans to have a roadway open by Monday night.
VDOT Traffic Alert October 31st – November 4th
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 27, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-044 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT October 31 – November 4, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other…
VDOT Traffic Alert October 24th – 28th
October 20, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 20, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-043 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT October 24-28, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT Traffic Alert – Route 718, Mountain Cove Road, Reopened
VDOT Traffic Alert – Route 718 Mountain Cove Road – Nelson County Rte. 718, Mountain Cove Road, was reopened to traffic yesterday evening, October 19, 2022.
VDOT Traffic Alert Route Closure – Route 640 Wheelers Cove Road
October 17, 2022
VDOT Traffic Alert Route Closure – Route 640 Wheelers Cove Road Route Closure (640 Wheelers Cove Rd.) to replace two washed out pipes. Route 640 from the intersection of Starvale to Stagebridge Road will be closed October 17 – October…
VDOT News Release – Route 722 Is Back Open To Traffic
October 14, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 14, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT Traffic Alert October 17th – 21st
October 13, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 13, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-042 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT October 17-21, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT Traffic Alert October 10th – 14th
October 6, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE October 6, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-041 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT October 10-14, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics…
VDOT News Release – Be Prepared for Remnants of Hurricane Ian – Lynchburg, VA
September 30, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT News Release – Make Final Preparations For Weekend Storm Now – Culpeper, VA
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 30, 2022 CONTACT: Lou Hatter 540-717-2890 (cell) CULP 2022-049 Lou.Hatter@VDOT.Virginia.gov Sharon Ketcham 540-717-8376 (cell) Sharon.Ketcham@VDOT.Virginia.gov MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR WEEKEND STORM NOW VDOT crews readying equipment for arrival of Hurricane Ian’s remnants CULPEPER — The Virginia Department…
VDOT Traffic Alert October 3rd – 7th
September 29, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 29, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-040 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT October 3-7, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. Items in italics contain new/updated…
VDOT Traffic Alert – HURRICANE IAN DELAYING SLOPE REPAIR ALONG ROUTE 718 IN NELSON COUNTY
September 28, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 28, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
VDOT Traffic Alert – DETOUR AT 250/151 ROUNDABOUT LIFTED 2 DAYS EARLY
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE Sept. 27, 2022 CONTACT: Lou Hatter, (540) 727-3201 (office) 540-717-2890 (cell) CULP 2022-TA063 Lou.Hatter@VDOT.Virginia.gov Sharon Ketcham, (540) 829-7370 (office) (540) 717-8376 (cell) Sharon.Ketcham@VDOT.Virginia.gov DETOUR AT 250/151 ROUNDABOUT LIFTED 2 DAYS EARLY Signalized intersection back in operation after…
VDOT Traffic Alert Reminder – RE: Detour at 250/151 Roundabout Project
September 26, 2022
Traffic alert, #Albemarle Co: Detour at US 250-Rt 151 begins at 7 pm. Details: bit.ly/3C6BeaP Detour map: bit.ly/3r9u3bq @VaDOTStaunton @VaDOTRVA @VaDOTLynchburg @CBS19News @NBC29 @NewsRadioWINA @ACPD_VA @NelsonCounty151 @VSPPIO @NelsonCoTimes @DailyProgress
VDOT ROAD CLOSURE – ROUTE 718 (MOUNTAIN COVE ROAD) IN NELSON COUNTY TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY
September 22, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 23, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens …
