Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, February 27, 1994 TAG: 9402270014
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-4 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
\ Virginia 43: The weight limit for the bridge about six miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway has been lowered from 14 tons to 10 tons while repairs are being made. Signs are posted. Work will last until spring.
\ U.S. 221: The road is being widened from two lanes to five in Forest from Graves Mill Road into Lynchburg. Construction should be completed this summer. \ BOTETOURT COUNTY
\ Virginia 43Y: The bridge between U.S. 220 and Virginia 43 over the James River near Eagle Rock is closed for deck repairs. The bridge should reopen in mid-March.
\ Alternate U.S. 220: 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: 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 mile north of Virginia 696 to 0.2 mile south of the CSX Railroad tracks. Work should be completed in the fall.
\ Virginia 654 (Read Mountain Road): 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: In Cloverdale, about 1.4 miles 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: Near Buchanan, 2.2 miles are being rebuilt from U.S. 11 to Virginia 638. Work will continue until late spring.
\ U.S. 11: The bridge at Buchanan over the James River and CSX Railroad is under repair with traffic reduced to one lane. The work will continue until spring. \ GILES COUNTY
\ U.S. 460: The westbound lane near Narrows is closed for repair of a retaining wall.
\ U.S. 460: The traffic signal at Virginia 61 is being replaced. Work should be completed this week.
\ HENRY COUNTY
\ U.S. 58: The 3.3 miles from Horsepasture to Spencer are being widened to four lanes. Construction will continue through the fall.\ \ ROANOKE
\ Fifth Street: The bridge over the Norfolk Southern tracks is closed because of construction of a new bridge between Salem and Gilmer avenues. Work should be completed by the summer.
\ 13th Street Southeast: The blocks from Tazewell Avenue to Jamison Avenue will be closed for installation of a water line. The street will reopen March 9.
\ 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: 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.
\ Virginia 419: The intersections with Colonial Avenue and Keagy Road are being changed for better traffic flow. Work will continue into the spring.
\ Virginia 419 and Virginia 815: The bridges over Interstate 81 are being patched, and bridge decks are being resurfaced. There may be slight delays. Work will be completed in the spring.
\ Virginia 615: The bridge on Starlight Lane over Back Creek is being replaced. A temporary bridge will be used during construction. Minimal delays are expected. Completion is expected in late summer.
\ Virginia 635: The bridge over Brush Mountain Creek near Salem is being replaced. Depending on the weather, the road should be closed for about a week.
by CNB