The Virginia Department of Transportation's Staunton District in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Real-time traffic:
@511northwestva
. Statewide info:
@VaDOT
.
The next time
#I81
is the water-cooler topic, make sure you're ready!
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#Improve81
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Similar to puffy coats, Halloween costumes with excess material can prevent a car seat from keeping your child SAFE in a crash. 💢🚗 Don't risk it — change them into their costumes at your destination. 🦄✔️
Newer vehicles have lifesaving safety technologies to help protect pedestrians, like automatic emergency braking, rear backup cameras & better headlights for identifying pedestrians at night. Know how to use these technologies when driving to keep everyone safe.
#PedestrianSafety
Northbound
#I81
is CLOSED in
#Frederick
County due to a multi-vehicle crash near mile marker 318. This is just north of
#Winchester
.
Wreckers are on scene and on the way. Expect significant delays.
Traffic cams and updates at
Northbound
#I81
is CLOSED in
#Frederick
County due to a multi-vehicle crash near mile marker 318. This is just north of
#Winchester
.
Wreckers are on scene and on the way. Expect significant delays.
Traffic cams and updates at
Harrisonburg/Rockingham Co.
#I81
bridge beam work, Oct. 21-24. Slow rolls 11 p.m.-5 a.m. NB, from MM 241.6 near Mt. Crawford and SB, from MM 253 near north Harrisonburg. I81 NB exit ramp 247B to WB Rt 33 closed 8 p.m-6 a.m. Also WB Rt 33 at I81 exit 247 closed 8 p.m.-5 a.m.
#VDOT
October 17 is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day. VDOT,
@VSPPIO
,
@VirginiaDMV
, &
@DRIVESMARTVA
are reminding motorists to turn off distractions and turn on Do Not Disturb when behind the wheel.
Learn how to enable Do Not Disturb on your phone:
Sinkhole Repairs -
#I81
southbound on Oct 16, 8 p.m. between exit 278 and MM 279 near Edinburg in Shenandoah County. Southbound left lane will close during repairs. Repairs expected to end by 8 a.m., Oct 17.
#VDOT
See what
#VDOT
has planned for West Main Street (Route 250) in the City of
#Waynesboro
... then tell us what you think.
Public meeting is Tuesday, October 22 in city hall. Before you join us, view the improvement plans - newly posted on our project page:
Yep, there's already snow on the ground in
#Highland
County.
This is why
#VDOT
recommends checking road conditions in your area *and* all along your intended route.
Visit to do this - and to see this snowy traffic camera along Route 250 at the WV border.
Lives are on the line. Let's drive responsibly with consideration for others, ensuring every road user can reach their destination safely.
#PedestrianSafety
Watch for older adults and those who may have other challenges: Older adult pedestrians and those who use assistive devices such as canes, walkers or wheelchairs need more time crossing streets. Make sure you yield to all pedestrians and give extra time to those who may need it.
Taking a drive through scenic Virginia this weekend? Be alert for 🚜 tractors & slow-moving vehicles on the roads as farmers 👩🌾 are harvesting crops & moving equipment. If you are driving behind
#farm
equipment:
☑️ be patient
☑️ slow down
☑️ pass safely
#NationalFarmersDay
Sinkhole Repairs -
#I81
southbound on Oct 16, 8 p.m. between exit 278 and MM 279 near Edinburg in Shenandoah County. Southbound left lane will close during repairs. Repairs expected to end by 8 a.m., Oct 17.
#VDOT
Your one-stop shop for road maintenance and construction in the 11-county
#VDOT
Staunton District:
It's our Weekly Traffic Alert, which helps you plan your travels for Oct 14-18.
The Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, which closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 11.
Additional Info⬇️