News & Updates Archives
VDOT Traffic Alert October 31st – November 4th
October 28, 2022
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 …
VDOT Traffic Alert September 19th – 23rd
September 15, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 15, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-038 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT September 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert-Detour At 250/151 Roundabout Project Postponed Until Sept. 25th – 29th
September 12, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE Sept. 14, 2022 CONTACT: Lou Hatter, (540) 727-3201 (office) 540-717-2890 (cell) CULP 2022-TA060 Lou.Hatter@VDOT.Virginia.gov Sharon Ketcham, (540) 829-7370 (office) (540) 717-8376 (cell) Sharon.Ketcham@VDOT.Virginia.gov DETOUR AT 250/151…
VDOT Traffic Alert September 12th – 16th
September 8, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 8, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-037 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT September 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 September 5th – 9th
September 1, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 1, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-036 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT September 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 – Roadwork on Route 635
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE September 1, 2022 CONTACT: Robert Brown 434-352-6674 Robert.Brown@vdot.virginia.gov ROAD WORK ON ROUTE 635 For Culvert Replacement Project LYNCHBURG – Motorists should expect delays due to a culvert replacement project on Route 635 (Rockfish School Lane) in Nelson…
VDOT Traffic Alert – News Release August 29, 2022
August 31, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE August 29, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) 434-209-2653 (cell) len.stevens@vdot.virginia.gov LYN-22 UPDATES ON TWO ROAD CLOSURES IN NELSON COUNTY Sections of Routes 620 and 722 were damaged by heavy rains, flooding LYNCHBURG – VDOT’s Lynchburg District has…
VDOT Traffic Alert August 29th – September 2nd
August 26, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE August 25, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-035 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT August 29 – September 2, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other…
Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop #4 – Sunday, August 28, 2022
August 25, 2022
PlanFlyer_AdditionalWorkshops Public Workshop 4 Sunday, August 28, 2022 Nelson Center 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway Lovingston, VA 22949 3 – 5 pm
Road Closures on Glade Road and Rock Spring Road
August 23, 2022
Glade Road (Route 722) in Shipman is closed about 1/10 of a mile from James River Road (Route 56) in Shipman. Engineers are evaluating the site for placement of a concrete box culvert. Best re-opening estimate is currently 4 weeks.…
VDOT Traffic Alert August 22nd – 26th
August 18, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE August 18, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-034 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT August 22-26, 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 August 15th – 19th
August 11, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE August 11, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-033 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT August 15-19, 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 August 8th – 12th
August 4, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE August 4, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-032 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT August 8-12, 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 – August 1st – 5th
July 28, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE July 28, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-031 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT August 1-5, 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 July 25th – 29th
July 21, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE July 21, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-030 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT July 25-29, 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 July 18th – 22nd
July 14, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE July 14, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-029 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT July 18-22, 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 July 11th – 15th
July 7, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE July 7, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-028 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT July 11-15, 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 July 4th-8th
July 1, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE June 30, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-027 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT July 4-8, 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 June 27th – July 1st
June 23, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE June 23, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-026 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT June 27- July 1, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due…
VDOT Traffic Alert June 13th – 17th
June 9, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE June 9, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-024 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT June 13-17, 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 June 6th – 10th
June 2, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE June 2, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-023 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT June 6-10, 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 May 30th – June 3rd
May 27, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE May 26, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-022 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT May 30 – June 3, 2022 LYNCHBURG, Va. – Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or…
VDOT Traffic Alert May 23rd – 27th
May 19, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE May 19, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-021 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT May 23-27, 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 May 16th – 20th
May 12, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE May 12, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-0120 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT May 16-20, 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert May 9th – 13th
May 5, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE May 5, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-0119 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT May 9-13, 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert May 2nd – 6th
April 28, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE April 28, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-0118 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT May 2-6, 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert April 25th – 29th
April 21, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE April 22, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-0117 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 25-29, 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 April 18th – 22nd
April 14, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE April 15, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-016 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 18-22, 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert April 11th – 15th
April 7, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE April 7, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-015 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 11-15, 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…
Solid Waste Roll Off Truck Drivers Needed
April 6, 2022
The County of Nelson is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Position: Full-time Roll-off Vehicle Operator Hiring Salary: $40,013 Annually DOQ + Excellent Benefits Package Closing Date: Until filled by qualified applicant Beginning Date: As soon as possible Responsibilities include operating…
VDOT MOBILIZING CONTRACTORS TO STABILIZE SLOPE ON AFTON MOUNTAIN
Work will close two scenic view overlooks up to a month beginning April 11 CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin a preventive project Monday, April 11, to shore up a section of Afton Mountain just beneath the…
VDOT Traffic Alert April 4th – 8th
March 31, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 31, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-014 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT April 4-8, 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 March 28th – April 1st
March 24, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 24, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-013 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 28-April 1, 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert March 21st-25th
March 17, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 17, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-012 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert March 14th – 18th
March 10, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 10, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-011 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 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…
VDOT Traffic Alert March 7th – 11th
March 3, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 3, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-010 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT March 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 Traffic Alert February 28th – March 4th
February 25, 2022
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE February 24, 2022 CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-22-009 Len.Stevens@VDOT.Virginia.Gov LYNCHBURG DISTRICT TRAFFIC ALERT February 28- March 4, 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…
