ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, May 12, 1996 TAG: 9605130114
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-7 EDITION: METRO
Here are highway and street projects scheduled this week by the Virginia Department of Transportation and area localities. Schedules are subject to change because of weather and contractors' scheduling. # indicates new information.
BEDFORD COUNTY
Virginia 707: Construction is under way to widen and pave Virginia 707 between Virginia 24 and Virginia 43.
#Virginia 122: At the intersection of Virginia 801 and Virginia 122, the bridge deck is being replaced. Truck traffic is restricted to 8 feet wide. Traffic signals are being installed to control traffic during construction.
Virginia 661 (Camp Ruthers Road): The bridge will be replaced over the Norfolk Southern tracks, between Virginia 811 and Virginia 211. Motorists will need to find alternate routes.
Virginia 671 (Timberidge Road): Bridge over the Norfolk Southern tracks near Forest will be replaced. The road will be under construction, and surface treatment will be applied between U.S. 460 and U.S. 221.
Virginia 645: Near the Lynchburg city limits, the bridge over Judith Creek is being repaired. Work will last about another week. Motorists should expect lengthy delays or use alternate routes.
BOTETOURT COUNTY
#Interstate 81: Repair and asphalt overlay of the concrete pavement between mile markers 152 and 162. Lane closures will be in both north- and southbound lanes. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph.
Virginia 654 (Read Mountain Road): Work is under way to widen the bridge at U.S. 11. No left turns will be permitted from southbound U.S. 11 onto Virginia 654. Motorists should use caution traveling in this area. Work should be completed in the fall.
CARROLL COUNTY
Virginia 707: The bridge near Hebron is closed to through traffic for repairs. The bridge is located over Crooked Creek between Virginia 635 and Virginia 620. Motorists who are traveling on Virginia 707 may take Virginia 635 west or Virginia 620 east as detours.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
#U.S. 220 Business Bypass: Construction is under way to extend the acceleration ramp leading from northbound U.S. 220 Business to southbound U.S. 220 Bypass.
#Virginia 800: The road is under construction from Virginia 980 to its end. Surface treatment will be applied.
Virginia 632: The road is under construction to Virginia 717. Surface treatment will be applied.
Virginia 742: The road is under construction from Virginia 643 north to Virginia 739.
Virginia 691: The road is under construction from U.S. 220 to Virginia 919, and surface treatment will be applied.
GILES COUNTY
Memorial Boulevard and College Street: Work is under way to replace box culverts on both streets. The roads will remain closed for approximately 90 days. Motorists should take alternate routes.
HENRY COUNTY
U.S. 58: The 4.6-mile stretch from Virginia 684 to Spencer is being widened to four lanes. Traffic has been shifted to the new lanes while a bridge is rebuilt. Speed limit is 45 mph. Estimated completion is July.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Virginia 177: Work is under way to add southbound lanes from I-81 to Radford.
Virginia 685: Work is under way to widen and straighten Prices Fork Road near Blacksburg.
Depot Street: Work is under way to extend Depot Street from U.S. 460 (North Franklin Street) to Virginia 8 (North Main Street) in Christiansburg. One lane in each direction will be open. Flaggers will direct traffic; there may be delays.
U.S. 11 (Green Hill): Work is under way near the Roanoke County/Montgomery County line to relocate the eastbound lanes and construct a new bridge over the Norfolk Southern tracks. Motorists should use extreme caution in the work zone.
PULASKI
Memorial Bridge Repairs: Work has begun to install concrete median barriers. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
ROANOKE and ROANOKE COUNTY
Peters Creek Road extension: The section from Melrose Avenue to Shenandoah Avenue is under construction. Intersections at Melrose, Salem Turnpike and Shenandoah will be reworked. Work is being done along Salem and Shenandoah. Drivers should use caution. The intersection of Peters Creek and Melrose may have lane closure for pipe work. There will be delays.
Second Street (Gainsboro Road): Work is under way to widen Second Street from Salem Avenue north to Orange Avenue. A bridge is being built over the Norfolk Southern tracks near the existing grade crossing, which is closed. Salem is closed from the middle of the block between First and Second streets to Third Street. Norfolk Avenue is closed to through traffic crossing Second. Motorists may experience delays. Gilmer Avenue will be restricted to local traffic between Second and Patton Avenue. During working hours, Gilmer and Patton will be restricted to one lane, with flaggers controlling traffic. Patton will be restricted to local traffic only, between Gainsboro and Second Street. Harrison Avenue will be closed from Gainsboro to one block west. It will remain closed for about three months. Completion is expected in fall 1997.
#Yellow Mountain Road: Utility companies will be working on Yellow Mountain Road (Virginia 668) from U.S. 220 to 0.1 mile north of Virginia 667. At times only one lane will be open. Expect delays and watch for flaggers.
Interstate 81: Bridges over Masons Creek between Exits 140 (Virginia 311) and 141 (Virginia 419) are being replaced. Two lanes of traffic are being maintained in each direction through the work zone. The southbound on-ramp at Exit 141 (Virginia 419) is closed. Motorists can use Virginia 311 to Exit 140 to travel south. Speed has been reduced to 55 mph.
Cresthill Drive: Cresthill Drive is closed starting at Mudlick Creek between Hillbrook Circle (Virginia 1649) and Kirkwood Drive (Virginia 1664) for road improvements and construction of a new bridge. Work should be completed in the fall.
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