Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, June 12, 1994 TAG: 9406140065
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B7 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
\ U.S. 460: Traffic on the bridge over Big Otter is reduced to one lane because of repairs. Speed limit is 35 mph. BOTETOURT COUNTY
\ 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. Temporary delays may occur.
\ 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 miles north of Virginia 696 to 0.2 miles 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.
\ 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.
\ Virginia 642: Near Buchanan, 2.2 miles are being rebuilt from U.S. 11 to Virginia 638.
\ U.S. 11: The bridge at Buchanan over the James River and CSX Railroad is under repair, with traffic reduced to one lane. CRAIG COUNTY
\ Virginia 609: The bridge near the intersection of Virginia 611 north of New Castle is closed for repairs. Estimated opening time is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. GILES COUNTY
\ U.S. 460: Both westbound lanes between Narrows and Rich Creek are closed for repair of a retaining wall. Traffic has been shifted into the eastbound lanes. Vehicles wider than 10 feet are prohibited. 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. MONTGOMERY COUNTY
\ I-81: The north- and southbound lanes between Exits 109 and 114 are being resurfaced. There will be temporary lane closures.
\ U.S. 460: One lane of traffic will be open in each direction from the Blacksburg bypass to Prices Fork Road. A detour is clearly marked. The bike trail and unpaved road between Smithfield Plantation and Plantation Road are closed. Completion date is early August. PATRICK COUNTY
\ Virginia 680: In Patrick Springs, 0.6 miles north of U.S. 58 to 0.2 miles south of Virginia 691 are being widened.
\ U.S. 58: The road is being resurfaced up Lover's Leap Mountain to the Floyd County line. Motorists may experience delays. PULASKI/PULASKI COUNTY
Vehicles entering and leaving the town may be stopped so that origination/destination surveys can be conducted. Each survey will take less than a minute. Information is confidential and will be used to plan future transportation projects.
\ I-81: Crews are clearing brush along the southbound lanes near Exit 94. The shoulder will be closed adjacent to the work area. ROANOKE
\ Fifth Street: The Fifth Street bridge is being replaced between Salem and Gilmer avenues.
\ Wells Avenue: The road will be closed from Commonwealth Avenue to Jefferson Street for work on the roadway project. A detour will be set up between Wells and Shenandoah avenues through the hotel parking lot for motorists and pedestrians.
\ Church Avenue Southeast: From Williamson Road to Jefferson Street will be closed to through traffic Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during a public open house at Fire Station No. 1. Access to Century Station Parking Garage will be allowed, and Market Street traffic will use eastbound Church Avenue to Williamson Road.
\ Granby Street Northeast: The street will be closed between Sleepy Drive and Mary Linda Avenue starting Monday and will remain closed for approximately one month. ROANOKECOUNTY
\ I-81: Crews are clearing brush along the northbound shoulder south of Exit 132. The shoulder will be closed near the work area.
\ U.S. 11/460: In the Dixie Caverns area, from Harborwood Road to near the Blue Jay Motel, the road is being widened.
\ U.S. 11: Williamson Road (U.S. 11) from Plantation Road one mile north is being widened. A new traffic pattern is in place, with one lane of traffic flowing in each direction.
\ 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 eastbound lane while repairs are being made on the westbound side. Speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. Vehicles wider than 9 feet are prohibited.
\ Virginia 615: The bridge on Starlight Lane over Back Creek is reopened to traffic. Completion of the bridge replacement is expected in late summer.
\ Virginia 618: Rutrough Road is being widened from Virginia 658 to Virginia 709. Motorists should expect delays.
\ Virginia 639: Near the Spring Hollow Reservoir, a bridge is being replaced with a box culvert. One-third of a mile is being widened.
\ Virginia 830: Motorists should be alert to construction traffic along U.S. 11/460 near the intersection with Virginia 612, Poor Mountain Road. A new access road is being built at Valley Techpark in west Roanoke County.
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