Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, December 12, 1993 TAG: 9312120008
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-6 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
\ Virginia 122 reconstruction: About four-tenths of a mile of Virginia 122 is being rebuilt, from a half-mile north of the intersection of Orange Street and Longwood Avenue. The new road will be paved with asphalt concrete; the project includes new traffic signals. Work will continue through the end of the year. \ BEDFORD COUNTY
\ Virginia 43 bridge weight-limit reduction: The weight limit for a bridge on northbound Virginia 43, about 6.1 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, has been lowered from 14 tons to 10 tons while repairs are being made. Weight-limit signs are posted.
\ U.S. 221 widening in Forest: From Graves Mill Road into Lynchburg, the road is being widened from two lanes to five. Construction will continue through the winter.
\ Virginia 808 bridge work: A section between Virginia 712 and 714, near Huddleston, is closed for two weeks during bridge widening. Motorists should use alternate routes.\ \ BOTETOURT COUNTY
\ Alternate U.S. 220 widening: The final 1.8 miles are being expanded to a four-lane divided highway, ending at U.S. 460 in Roanoke County. Be alert for signs and flaggers. Temporary delays may occur. Work should be completed in spring 1995.
\ U.S. 220 reconstruction: A 1.4-mile section south of the new bridge near Iron Gate is under construction to eliminate a sharp curve. Work runs from 0.3 miles north of Virginia 696 to 0.2 miles south of the CSX Railroad tracks. Work should be completed in fall 1994.
\ Virginia 654 (Read Mountain Road) widening: In the Cloverdale area, 1.8 miles are being widened from east of U.S. 11 to Alternate U.S. 220. Use caution and watch for signs and flaggers. Work will continue until spring 1995.
\ Virginia 605 reconstruction: In Cloverdale, about 1.4 miles of Virginia 605 are being rebuilt from Virginia 601 in Roanoke County to Virginia 654 in Botetourt County. A one-lane bridge will be replaced with a box culvert. Work will continue into the spring.
\ Virginia 642 reconstruction: Near Buchanan, 2.2 miles of Virginia 642 are being rebuilt from U.S. 11 to Virginia 638. Work will continue until late spring.
\ Virginia 11 bridge at Buchanan: The bridge over the James River and CSX Railroad is under repair with traffic reduced to one lane. The work will continue until spring.\ \ MONTGOMERY COUNTY
\ I-81 bridge work: The left southbound lane of I-81 near the New River Bridge will be closed until mid-December for routine bridge repairs. Work will last another week.
\ ROANOKE
\ Fifth Street bridge construction: The intersection of Fifth Street and Shenandoah Avenue is closed to traffic due to continuing construction of a new bridge between Salem and Gilmer avenues. Work should be completed by the summer.
\ Main Street: A portion of Main Street Southwest between Winona and Brandon avenues is closed for about two weeks for the installation of a water line. Traffic will be restricted to one lane with workers stopping vehicles alternately in each direction.
\ Hollins Road: Between Orange Avenue and the bridge over the Norfolk Southern tracks, new water lines are being installed, and long traffic delays are anticipated. Valley Metro's 3C/3D bus route will detour between Liberty and Plantation roads. Passengers may catch the bus on Liberty Road. The work will continue until late December.
\ First Street Northwest: Between Centre Avenue and Gilmer Avenue will be closed for one week starting Wednesday for the installation of a water line. A detour will be marked.
\ Wells Avenue: A one-block area between Jefferson Street and First Street will be closed to all traffic. Work will be completed before Christmas.\ \ ROANOKE COUNTY
\ Hunting Hills subdivision improvements: Buckhorn Road, Crossbow Circle, Chukar Drive, Archer Drive, Red Stag Road, Elk Hill Drive and Flintlock Road are getting new drainage facilities and surfaces and are being graded to enhance sight distances. Work is expected to last until spring.
\ U.S. 11/460 bridge: At the Montgomery County line, the bridge over the Roanoke River and Norfolk Southern tracks is under repair. Two-way traffic is using the westbound lane while repairs are being made on the eastbound side. Speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. Vehicles wider than 9 feet are prohibited. Work to replace the bridge's deck will last until spring.
\ Route 419 intersection improvements: The intersections of Colonial Avenue and Keagy Road are being changed for better traffic movement. Additional turn lanes are being added, the traffic signal at Colonial Avenue will allow separate left turns onto Route 419, and a traffic signal will be installed at Keagy Road. Work should be completed this spring.
by CNB