Pickup hit by train - April 29
Wednesday 29, 2008 - 10:25 am Forestry Center Lane Crossing, 46-year-old Tommy Taylor Carter driving a Toyota pickup, told state police that he didn't see the oncoming train until it was too late. The truck was a complete loss and the train had about $500 damage.
Carter only had minor injuries and was taken to AMC. He was charged with reckless driving.
Virginia Metalcrafters Fire - April 20
Sunday 20, 2008- 6:15am Virginia Metalcrafters Waynesboro a lighting strike set off a fire that burned down a attached shed. Some of the fire got in to the main building but did not spared. Fire fighters finished up at 11:45 am. There where 25 fire personal at the factory.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Registrar
3. Social Services
4. Health Department
5. Office on Youth
6. Economic Development
7. EDA
8. Tourism
9. Rockfish Gap TIC
10. Library Services
11. Correction and Detention
12. Sheriffs Department
13. Fire Department
14. Emergency Management
15. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Registrar
3. Social Services
4. Health Department
5. Office on Youth
6. Economic Development
7. EDA
8. Tourism
9. Rockfish Gap TIC
10. Library Services
11. Correction and Detention
12. Sheriffs Department
13. Fire Department
14. Emergency Management
15. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
Vdot news - April 18
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 21 - 25, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 in Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Various Roads – Guardrail installation with alternating lane and shoulder closures. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 602 – Tree trimming from Route 682 north to Rockbridge County line. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 628 – Brush cutting from Route 612 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 678 – Tree trimming from Route 677 to end of state maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 778 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 608 to Route 865. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 781 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 11 to Route 780. Mobile operation – use caution.
* (NEW) Route 816 – Pipe replacement from Route 742 to end of state maintenance. Work is Friday, April 25. Be alert for traffic control in area.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge sweeping, curb and gutter sweeping, as well as debris clean up in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
VDOT COMMISSIONER APPROVES MULTIPLE PROJECTS DURING 2008 FIRST FOUR MONTHS IN STAUNTON DISTRICT
Several projects have been approved by Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern in the VDOT Staunton District. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on January 31, 2008:
* S & D industrial Painting Inc. of Tarpon Spring , Fla. was awarded a $1,498,9000 contract for bridge painting. The contract includes 13 bridges located in Augusta, Frederick, Page, Rockbridge and Shenandoah counties. The bridges are located on interstate, primary and secondary roads. Completion is June 1, 2009.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $306,383.75 contract for paving at various locations throughout the VDOT Staunton District.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on February 29, 2008:
* Robertson-Fowler Co. of Buchanan was awarded a $219,048.53 contract for rural rustic road construction on Route 609 in Rockbridge County. The project is 1.9 miles long and located between the Botetourt County line and Route 11. The project will repair slide areas. The road will maintain its current width of 16 to 18 feet. The average daily traffic count is 79 vehicles. Completion is July 31, 2008.
* Howdyshell Excavating Inc. of Mount Solon was awarded a $481,874.50 contract for intersection improvements in the Town of Bridgewater . The project is located at Route 42 and Mount Crawford Avenue and includes right-turn lanes on Mount Crawford Avenue and Route 42, plus sidewalk improvements. Completion is October 31, 2008.
* DLB Inc. of Hillsville was awarded a $505,746 contract for pipe culvert rehabilitation at various locations in Warren and Clarke counties. Completion is June 13, 2008
* Lanford Brothers Co. Inc. was awarded a $671,872.60 contract for bridge repairs and overlay work in Rockingham and Augusta counties. The work will take place on the Cooks Creek bridge on Route 290 in Rockingham County , the Middle River bridge on Route 254 in Augusta County , and on the Middle River bridge on Route 616 in Augusta County .
* McClain and Co. Inc. of Culpeper was awarded a $59,964 contract for installation of signs including mile marker signs at various locations throughout the Staunton District. The work will take place on interstate and limited access primary roads. Completion is August 15, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $157,816.72 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Rockbridge County and a $1,028,327.16 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Augusta and Highland counties. It also was awarded a $654,617.63 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Page County . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilowie was awarded a $438,995.98 contract for plant mix paving at various locations in Shenandoah County and a $920,897.56 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Clarke and Warren counties . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on March 26, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,593,182.12 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Augusta County from exit 225 at Route 262 to exit 222 at Route 250. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,471,038.79 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 northbound in Rockingham County from the Augusta County line to exit 240 at Route 257. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilhowie was awarded a $1,805,888.29 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 66 eastbound from Interstate 81 to exit 6 at Route 340/522 in Warren County. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. was awarded a $1,261,638.65 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Frederick County from exit 310 at Route 37 to exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Stuart M. Perry Inc. of Winchester was awarded a $431,381.29 contract for paving on two portions of Route 522 in Frederick County . One portion is located in the southbound lanes from Route 608 to Route 684 near Gainesboro. The other portion is located in the northbound lanes from Route 127 to Route 699 near Reynolds Store. Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,008,437.91 contract for paving portions of Route 11 in Rockbridge County . The work is located from Frontage Road 319 to Route 833 between Fancy Hill and Lexington . Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Roadmark Corp. of Durham , N.C. was awarded a $563,160 contract for pavement marking installation at various locations in the VDOT Staunton and Culpeper districts. Completion is September 1, 2008.
* A & M Concrete Corp. of Falls Church was awarded an $82,855.50 contract for concrete repairs in Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The work includes curb and gutter repairs and drop inlet repairs. Completion is May 31, 2008.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on April 11, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $518,237.43 contract for paving on a portion of Route 42 in Augusta County . The 5.1 mile project is located from Route 687 heading north to 1.2 miles north of Route 1130. Completion is June 16, 2008.
* Finley Asphalt and Sealing Inc. of Manassas Park was awarded a $196,467.50 contract for pavement patching involving asphalt concrete planning, surface preparation and application on various roads in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. Completion is June 13, 2008.
* Accent Stripe Inc. of Orchard Park , N. Y. was awarded a $391,769.50 contract for raised pavement marker and lens replacement on various interstate, primary and secondary roads in the VDOT Northwest Region which includes the VDOT Staunton District and portions of the VDOT Culpeper District. This work will be a mobile nighttime operation. Completion is October 1, 2008.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $694,839.04 contract for slurry seal application. This is the Staunton district-wide slurry seal contract for the 2008 construction season.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits. For more information on the Highway Safety Challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming Virginia ’s next traffic fatality, visit www.safeVAhighways.org.
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 in Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Various Roads – Guardrail installation with alternating lane and shoulder closures. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 602 – Tree trimming from Route 682 north to Rockbridge County line. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 628 – Brush cutting from Route 612 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 678 – Tree trimming from Route 677 to end of state maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 778 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 608 to Route 865. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 781 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 11 to Route 780. Mobile operation – use caution.
* (NEW) Route 816 – Pipe replacement from Route 742 to end of state maintenance. Work is Friday, April 25. Be alert for traffic control in area.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge sweeping, curb and gutter sweeping, as well as debris clean up in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
VDOT COMMISSIONER APPROVES MULTIPLE PROJECTS DURING 2008 FIRST FOUR MONTHS IN STAUNTON DISTRICT
Several projects have been approved by Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern in the VDOT Staunton District. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on January 31, 2008:
* S & D industrial Painting Inc. of Tarpon Spring , Fla. was awarded a $1,498,9000 contract for bridge painting. The contract includes 13 bridges located in Augusta, Frederick, Page, Rockbridge and Shenandoah counties. The bridges are located on interstate, primary and secondary roads. Completion is June 1, 2009.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $306,383.75 contract for paving at various locations throughout the VDOT Staunton District.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on February 29, 2008:
* Robertson-Fowler Co. of Buchanan was awarded a $219,048.53 contract for rural rustic road construction on Route 609 in Rockbridge County. The project is 1.9 miles long and located between the Botetourt County line and Route 11. The project will repair slide areas. The road will maintain its current width of 16 to 18 feet. The average daily traffic count is 79 vehicles. Completion is July 31, 2008.
* Howdyshell Excavating Inc. of Mount Solon was awarded a $481,874.50 contract for intersection improvements in the Town of Bridgewater . The project is located at Route 42 and Mount Crawford Avenue and includes right-turn lanes on Mount Crawford Avenue and Route 42, plus sidewalk improvements. Completion is October 31, 2008.
* DLB Inc. of Hillsville was awarded a $505,746 contract for pipe culvert rehabilitation at various locations in Warren and Clarke counties. Completion is June 13, 2008
* Lanford Brothers Co. Inc. was awarded a $671,872.60 contract for bridge repairs and overlay work in Rockingham and Augusta counties. The work will take place on the Cooks Creek bridge on Route 290 in Rockingham County , the Middle River bridge on Route 254 in Augusta County , and on the Middle River bridge on Route 616 in Augusta County .
* McClain and Co. Inc. of Culpeper was awarded a $59,964 contract for installation of signs including mile marker signs at various locations throughout the Staunton District. The work will take place on interstate and limited access primary roads. Completion is August 15, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $157,816.72 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Rockbridge County and a $1,028,327.16 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Augusta and Highland counties. It also was awarded a $654,617.63 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Page County . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilowie was awarded a $438,995.98 contract for plant mix paving at various locations in Shenandoah County and a $920,897.56 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Clarke and Warren counties . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on March 26, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,593,182.12 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Augusta County from exit 225 at Route 262 to exit 222 at Route 250. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,471,038.79 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 northbound in Rockingham County from the Augusta County line to exit 240 at Route 257. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilhowie was awarded a $1,805,888.29 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 66 eastbound from Interstate 81 to exit 6 at Route 340/522 in Warren County. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. was awarded a $1,261,638.65 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Frederick County from exit 310 at Route 37 to exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Stuart M. Perry Inc. of Winchester was awarded a $431,381.29 contract for paving on two portions of Route 522 in Frederick County . One portion is located in the southbound lanes from Route 608 to Route 684 near Gainesboro. The other portion is located in the northbound lanes from Route 127 to Route 699 near Reynolds Store. Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,008,437.91 contract for paving portions of Route 11 in Rockbridge County . The work is located from Frontage Road 319 to Route 833 between Fancy Hill and Lexington . Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Roadmark Corp. of Durham , N.C. was awarded a $563,160 contract for pavement marking installation at various locations in the VDOT Staunton and Culpeper districts. Completion is September 1, 2008.
* A & M Concrete Corp. of Falls Church was awarded an $82,855.50 contract for concrete repairs in Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The work includes curb and gutter repairs and drop inlet repairs. Completion is May 31, 2008.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on April 11, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $518,237.43 contract for paving on a portion of Route 42 in Augusta County . The 5.1 mile project is located from Route 687 heading north to 1.2 miles north of Route 1130. Completion is June 16, 2008.
* Finley Asphalt and Sealing Inc. of Manassas Park was awarded a $196,467.50 contract for pavement patching involving asphalt concrete planning, surface preparation and application on various roads in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. Completion is June 13, 2008.
* Accent Stripe Inc. of Orchard Park , N. Y. was awarded a $391,769.50 contract for raised pavement marker and lens replacement on various interstate, primary and secondary roads in the VDOT Northwest Region which includes the VDOT Staunton District and portions of the VDOT Culpeper District. This work will be a mobile nighttime operation. Completion is October 1, 2008.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $694,839.04 contract for slurry seal application. This is the Staunton district-wide slurry seal contract for the 2008 construction season.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits. For more information on the Highway Safety Challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming Virginia ’s next traffic fatality, visit www.safeVAhighways.org.
Staunton City Council work session
The Staunton City Council will conduct a work session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2009 city budget at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 21. The session will be held in the Caucus Room, first floor of Staunton City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street.
The work session will be for purposes of discussing the proposed budget submitted by City Manager Steve Owen. The full proposal is available on the city’s website at http://www.staunton.va.us/default.asp?pageID=80F9B684-A5A9-44B0-98C5-514718FA0A6C
Work sessions are open to the public but do not normally provide time for public comment. The public hearing on this budget will be held late this month or early in May, and will be advertised to the public. A FY 2009 budget is expected to be approved in May and will apply to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
The work session will be for purposes of discussing the proposed budget submitted by City Manager Steve Owen. The full proposal is available on the city’s website at http://www.staunton.va.us/default.asp?pageID=80F9B684-A5A9-44B0-98C5-514718FA0A6C
Work sessions are open to the public but do not normally provide time for public comment. The public hearing on this budget will be held late this month or early in May, and will be advertised to the public. A FY 2009 budget is expected to be approved in May and will apply to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
Stabbing - April 18
NEWS RELEASE
On April 16, 2008 the Staunton Police Department responded to 1701 Springhill
Road for a reported stabbing. The victim, Michael Anthony Reed Jr., had been stabbed.
He was transported by the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad to the Augusta Medical
Center and subsequently air-lifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Jerome Parker Jr. of Staunton has been charged with one count of Malicious
Wounding and one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. He was Incarcerated at the
Middle River Regional Jail without bond.
On April 16, 2008 the Staunton Police Department responded to 1701 Springhill
Road for a reported stabbing. The victim, Michael Anthony Reed Jr., had been stabbed.
He was transported by the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad to the Augusta Medical
Center and subsequently air-lifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Jerome Parker Jr. of Staunton has been charged with one count of Malicious
Wounding and one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. He was Incarcerated at the
Middle River Regional Jail without bond.
Mine Branch Road Wreck - April 13
Satterdy 12, 2008 - 6:45 p.m. Mine Branch Road 49 year old Joseph Kestner of Waynesboro driver of a Chevy Corsica, ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree and a pickup truck and rolled onto its top.
Kestner and a passenger had to be cut from the Corsica and flown to the UVA Medical Center. State police say alcohol and high speed may be to blame. Charges are pending.
Photo/ Story Nathan Cpmbs
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Apr 3 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:45 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Apr 8 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
4:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Apr 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Apr 11 10:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Landfill - Jolivue
11:00 a.m. IDA
Apr 12-19 SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK
Apr 13 2:00 p.m. LIBRARY DEDICATION
Fishersville Library
Apr 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Apr 16 7:00 p.m. BOS BUDGET – PUBLIC HEARING
7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Apr 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Apr 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Waynesboro Shops, Waynesboro, VA
Apr 21 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Apr 22 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Apr 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Apr 24 9:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
May 28 6:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING
DATE: April 3, 2008
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
ADVANCED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
4-01 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
4-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
4-03 ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PLAN – PRESENTATION
Moran Stahl & Boyer – FL, LLC will review proposed scope of work.
4-04 HERLOCK ROAD – TRAFFIC CONTROL
Consider request of Herlock Road residents to erect “Watch for Children” signage. Estimated cost $150 (Beverley Manor District).
Funding Source: Beverley Manor Infrastructure Account #80000-8011-33
5. RESIDENTIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT
Consider draft of enforcement letter regarding removal of trash, garbage, etc., from residentially zoned properties.
4-06 CONSENT AGENDA
4-06.1 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, March 24, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 26, 2008
* Budget Work Session Meeting, Monday, March 31, 2008
4-06.2 CLAIMS
Consider claims paid since March 12, 2008.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
4-07 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
4-08 CLOSED SESSION
H4-9ra1.08
DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **
Apr 3 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING
9:45 a.m. BZA VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. BZA STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
Apr 8 3:30 p.m. GART/TOURISM MEETING
4:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Apr 9 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Apr 11 10:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Landfill - Jolivue
11:00 a.m. IDA
Apr 12-19 SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK
Apr 13 2:00 p.m. LIBRARY DEDICATION
Fishersville Library
Apr 15 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
Apr 16 7:00 p.m. BOS BUDGET – PUBLIC HEARING
7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Apr 17 1:30 p.m. ACSA
Apr 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Waynesboro Shops, Waynesboro, VA
Apr 21 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
Apr 22 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD
Apr 23 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING
Apr 24 9:00 a.m. REGIONAL LANDFILL MEETING
10:00 a.m. MIDDLE RIVER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MEETING
May 28 6:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING
DATE: April 3, 2008
H:calendar1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.
ADVANCED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA
___________________________________________________________________________
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
___________________________________________________________________________
4-01 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
4-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
4-03 ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PLAN – PRESENTATION
Moran Stahl & Boyer – FL, LLC will review proposed scope of work.
4-04 HERLOCK ROAD – TRAFFIC CONTROL
Consider request of Herlock Road residents to erect “Watch for Children” signage. Estimated cost $150 (Beverley Manor District).
Funding Source: Beverley Manor Infrastructure Account #80000-8011-33
5. RESIDENTIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT
Consider draft of enforcement letter regarding removal of trash, garbage, etc., from residentially zoned properties.
4-06 CONSENT AGENDA
4-06.1 MINUTES
Consider minutes of the following meetings:
* Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, March 24, 2008
* Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 26, 2008
* Budget Work Session Meeting, Monday, March 31, 2008
4-06.2 CLAIMS
Consider claims paid since March 12, 2008.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
4-07 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
4-08 CLOSED SESSION
H4-9ra1.08
Vdot news - April 13
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 14 – April 18, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Monday and Tuesday.
* Northbound and southbound lanes, county wide debris clean up.
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 42 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358, and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 250 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 252 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 254 – County wide debris clean up.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 in Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 276 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 285 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Various Roads – Guardrail installation with alternating lane and shoulder closures. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Secondary Roads
* Route 609 – Tree trimming from Route 609 to Route 651 during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 611 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 865 to Route 611. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 625 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 627 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 628 – Brush cutting from Route 612 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 644 – Tree trimming from Staunton City Limits to Route 11.Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 660 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Dead End. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 695. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 717 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 778 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 608 to Route 865. Mobile operation – use caution.
* (NEW) Route 781 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 11 to Route 780. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 815 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 822 – Tree trimming from Route 250 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 848 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 893 – Tree trimming from Route 679 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 898 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 913 – Tree trimming from Route 912 to Route 912. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 933 – Tree trimming from Route 340 south to End of State Maintenance. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1201 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 662. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1404– Tree trimming from Route 635 to Route 644. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Machining, brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge sweeping, curb and gutter sweeping, as well as debris clean up in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
Downsized Six-Year Plan Hearings Kick Off April 16
RICHMOND , Va. – The Commonwealth of Virginia will host six public hearings across the state in April and May to receive public input on a scaled down program for highway and transit improvements.
Hearings will be held at the following locations:
Wednesday April 16, 5 p.m. Monday, April 21, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m.
Holiday Inn Select VDOT Bristol District Office VDOT Central Office
Downtown Auditorium Auditorium
601 Main Street 870 Bonham Road 1221 E. Broad Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504 Bristol , VA 24201 Richmond , VA 23219
Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Hampton Roads Planning Rockingham County No. Virginia Community College
District Regional Building Administration Center Ernst Cultural Ctr. Forum Area
723 Woodlake Drive 20 East Gay Street 8333 Little River Turnpike
Chesapeake, VA 23320 Harrisonburg , VA 22802 Annandale, VA 22003
Six-year transportation revenue projections are down $1.1 billion from a year ago. These revenue shortfalls will result in a 44 percent reduction in funding for primary, secondary and urban highway construction, and a 10 percent reduction in transit allocations.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board has had to scale back the program. “We continue our focus on safety and projects in the pipeline to make the most of the funds we have available,” said Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer. “Our primary and local roads will take the hardest hit because they are funded last and with state dollars,” he added.
Interstate highway construction projects, funded primarily by federal funds, are not significantly affected by these reductions in state funds.
Lists of specific projects and changes from the current plan will be available at each public hearing and on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/syp-default.asp.
DRAFT SECONDARY STREET ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
Regulations intended to improve efficiency and effectiveness of local highway network
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today that proposed secondary street acceptance requirements are available for public comment. The requirements ensure that streets accepted into the state system for perpetual public maintenance provide long-term public benefit.
The proposed regulation is a result of legislation proposed by Gov. Tim Kaine and unanimously approved during the 2007 General Assembly session. The legislation directs the Commonwealth Transportation Board, to include the following concepts in regulation:
· Requirements to ensure the connectivity of road and pedestrian networks with the existing and future transportation network
· Provisions to minimize storm water runoff and impervious surface area
· Quality assurance provisions for new secondary streets and associated cost recovery fees if the new roads do not perform to acceptable standards
The proposed regulations were developed by VDOT staff with input from technical and implementation advisory committees comprised of representatives from local governments, developers, environmental advocates and other stakeholder groups. This regulation will replace existing subdivision street requirements.
The regulations and additional information can be found at www.VirginiaDOT.org/projects/ssar and will be published on the Regulatory Town Hall on April 14, 2008. Public comment will be accepted through June 30 and reviewed by VDOT technical team, the Implementation Advisory Committee and the Commonwealth Transportation Board as the regulations are finalized.
VDOT will hold several public meetings to collect oral and written feedback on the proposed regulations. These are scheduled for:
* April 30 at 4 p.m. in Harrisonburg : Rockingham County Administration Center , 20 East Gay Street , Harrisonburg , VA , 22802
* May 7 at 4 p.m. in Bristol : VDOT Bristol District Office Auditorium, 870 Bonham Road , Bristol , VA , 24201
· May 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Fairfax : Northern Virginia Community College Ernst Cultural Center Forum Area, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale , VA , 22003
· May 21 at 4 p.m. in Richmond : VDOT Central Office Auditorium, 1221 East Broad Street , Richmond , VA , 23219
VDOT will provide local staff and developers with a guidance document and support as these regulations are implemented. As part of this initiative, VDOT will review its Subdivision Street Design Guide to determine necessary modifications, if any, to better integrate transportation and land use. VDOT welcomes comments and suggestions on the structure, format and content of the guidance document as well as comments on its current street design standards.
I-81 VIRGINIA WELCOME CENTER AT CLEAR BROOK BOASTS SPACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
WINCHESTER – The new Interstate 81 Virginia Welcome Center at Clear Brook and the Virginia Department of Transportation Safety Rest Area offers spacious facilities for travelers and the local community and is an environmental and energy efficient building. The welcome center and safety rest area is the latest of three such Virginia facilities to be constructed and opened to the public. The first facility is located along Interstate 64 westbound lanes in New Kent. The second building is along I-95 South near Fredericksburg . Each of the three meets the standards of the Virginia Green initiative.
Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern said, “This new facility is not only a statement of welcome to all travelers entering the Commonwealth, it is a statement reflecting Virginia ’s long love of natural beauty, hospitality and environmental stewardship.”
The Clear Brook facility is over 15,000 square feet and contains display areas, an education room and offices for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The VTC manages welcome center operations in all of Virginia ’s welcome centers. The building also houses full rest area amenities, including restrooms, vending machines, landscaped sidewalks and picnic areas and separate car and truck parking. Informational kiosks are available for travelers to use. The structure is also fully handicap accessible.
“A facility such as this gives us the best opportunity to serve people,” said Alisa Bailey, president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. “Visitors can come in and create their own itineraries, get travel information, talk with our travel counselors and be entertained in the process. Virginia ’s Welcome Centers are key to our mission of getting visitors to stay longer in Virginia and spend more money in our state.
The building is constructed to meet United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The construction methods included:
* Saving taxpayer dollars by reducing construction debris and reusing portions of the old demolished Welcome Center building.
* Installing efficient plumbing fixtures that save over 688,000 gallons of water per year.
* Utilizing long-lasting , durable recycled glass terrazzo flooring in the main areas.
* Installing a geothermal heat pump system to condition the building, saving over $9500 in taxpayer dollars per year.
* Utilizing over 50% regionally sourced materials, which reduces pollution from transportation and helps support the local economy.
The construction of the Clear Brook facility is part of a $20 million General Assembly special appropriation, which provided for improvements to 11 Virginia safety rest areas and three welcome centers. Construction was done by Charles Ricketts Construction Co. of Winchester.
For more information about Virginia ’s safety rest areas and welcome centers, go to VirginiaDOT.org and click on the Travel Center page. To learn more about travel in Virginia , visit www.Virginia.org
APRIL 8 CEREMONY MARKS GRAND OPENING OF NEW VIRGINIA WELCOME CENTER AT CLEAR BROOK
WINCHESTER – The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Tourism Corporation will host a “Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting” ceremony at the newly constructed Virginia Welcome Center at Clear Brook. The facility, located on Interstate 81 in Frederick County , houses the Welcome Center and Virginia Department of Transportation Safety Rest Area. The new 15,000 square-foot building replaces the former 2,800 square-foot building, which was constructed in 1970.
The event will take place on Tuesday, April 8. Over 25 exhibitors will share information and products found in Virginia . The exhibits will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m.
The ceremony will feature Charles H. Weiss as master of ceremonies. Remarks will be made by Alisa Bailey, President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corp. and Dr. James Davis of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern will give the keynote address. A flag ceremony will be performed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9760. Special acknowledgement will be made to the family of the late Wayne A. Whitham, who served as Virginia ’s first Secretary of Transportation from 1972 to 1978.
The public is welcome to attend the event. Parking is limited.
The Welcome Center and Safety Rest Area is located along the I-81 southbound lanes near mile marker 320 and serves as Virginia ’s northern gateway for travelers entering the Commonwealth of Virginia from West Virginia .
Watch out for Orange-Vested Adopt-a-Highway Volunteers
Many will participate in statewide litter pickup April 12
RICHMOND – Spring brings out orange-breasted robins picking at bugs and worms in our yards and orange-vested Adopt-a-Highway volunteers picking up litter along Virginia roadsides. Weather permitting, on Saturday, April 12, you’ll see more volunteers than usual as they clean litter from their adopted roadsides during the annual statewide spring cleanup day.
To help ensure the volunteers’ safety, motorists should look out for large orange “Cleanup Crew Working” signs and drive cautiously as they pass volunteers wearing bright orange vests and carrying bright orange bags.
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Adopt-a-Highway program involves volunteers in nearly 11,000 groups who agree to clean up their adopted stretch of road at least four times a year for two years. Participants are particularly encouraged to carry out one of their four pickups during the annual spring event to spruce up the commonwealth for Historic Garden Week (April 19-27 this year).
About 20,000 miles, or more than one quarter of Virginia ’s state roads have been adopted by volunteers, who annually provide the equivalent of approximately $3 million in litter control services to the commonwealth.
The Adopt-a-Highway program started in Texas in 1985 and has helped generate related programs such as Adopt-a-Spot, Adopt-a-Street, Adopt-a-Stream and Assign-a-Highway. VDOT’s Adopt-a-Highway program began 20 years ago, and it is one of the largest in the country.
For more information, go to the Adopt-a-Highway pages of VirginiaDOT.org or call 1-800-PRIDE-VA (1-800-774-3382).
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Monday and Tuesday.
* Northbound and southbound lanes, county wide debris clean up.
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 42 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358, and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 250 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 252 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 254 – County wide debris clean up.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 in Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 276 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 285 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Various Roads – Guardrail installation with alternating lane and shoulder closures. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Secondary Roads
* Route 609 – Tree trimming from Route 609 to Route 651 during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 611 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 865 to Route 611. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 625 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 627 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 628 – Brush cutting from Route 612 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* Route 644 – Tree trimming from Staunton City Limits to Route 11.Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 660 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Dead End. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 695. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 717 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 778 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 608 to Route 865. Mobile operation – use caution.
* (NEW) Route 781 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 11 to Route 780. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 815 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 822 – Tree trimming from Route 250 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 848 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 893 – Tree trimming from Route 679 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 898 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 913 – Tree trimming from Route 912 to Route 912. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 933 – Tree trimming from Route 340 south to End of State Maintenance. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1201 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 662. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1404– Tree trimming from Route 635 to Route 644. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Machining, brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge sweeping, curb and gutter sweeping, as well as debris clean up in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
Downsized Six-Year Plan Hearings Kick Off April 16
RICHMOND , Va. – The Commonwealth of Virginia will host six public hearings across the state in April and May to receive public input on a scaled down program for highway and transit improvements.
Hearings will be held at the following locations:
Wednesday April 16, 5 p.m. Monday, April 21, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m.
Holiday Inn Select VDOT Bristol District Office VDOT Central Office
Downtown Auditorium Auditorium
601 Main Street 870 Bonham Road 1221 E. Broad Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504 Bristol , VA 24201 Richmond , VA 23219
Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Hampton Roads Planning Rockingham County No. Virginia Community College
District Regional Building Administration Center Ernst Cultural Ctr. Forum Area
723 Woodlake Drive 20 East Gay Street 8333 Little River Turnpike
Chesapeake, VA 23320 Harrisonburg , VA 22802 Annandale, VA 22003
Six-year transportation revenue projections are down $1.1 billion from a year ago. These revenue shortfalls will result in a 44 percent reduction in funding for primary, secondary and urban highway construction, and a 10 percent reduction in transit allocations.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board has had to scale back the program. “We continue our focus on safety and projects in the pipeline to make the most of the funds we have available,” said Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer. “Our primary and local roads will take the hardest hit because they are funded last and with state dollars,” he added.
Interstate highway construction projects, funded primarily by federal funds, are not significantly affected by these reductions in state funds.
Lists of specific projects and changes from the current plan will be available at each public hearing and on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/syp-default.asp.
DRAFT SECONDARY STREET ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
Regulations intended to improve efficiency and effectiveness of local highway network
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today that proposed secondary street acceptance requirements are available for public comment. The requirements ensure that streets accepted into the state system for perpetual public maintenance provide long-term public benefit.
The proposed regulation is a result of legislation proposed by Gov. Tim Kaine and unanimously approved during the 2007 General Assembly session. The legislation directs the Commonwealth Transportation Board, to include the following concepts in regulation:
· Requirements to ensure the connectivity of road and pedestrian networks with the existing and future transportation network
· Provisions to minimize storm water runoff and impervious surface area
· Quality assurance provisions for new secondary streets and associated cost recovery fees if the new roads do not perform to acceptable standards
The proposed regulations were developed by VDOT staff with input from technical and implementation advisory committees comprised of representatives from local governments, developers, environmental advocates and other stakeholder groups. This regulation will replace existing subdivision street requirements.
The regulations and additional information can be found at www.VirginiaDOT.org/projects/ssar and will be published on the Regulatory Town Hall on April 14, 2008. Public comment will be accepted through June 30 and reviewed by VDOT technical team, the Implementation Advisory Committee and the Commonwealth Transportation Board as the regulations are finalized.
VDOT will hold several public meetings to collect oral and written feedback on the proposed regulations. These are scheduled for:
* April 30 at 4 p.m. in Harrisonburg : Rockingham County Administration Center , 20 East Gay Street , Harrisonburg , VA , 22802
* May 7 at 4 p.m. in Bristol : VDOT Bristol District Office Auditorium, 870 Bonham Road , Bristol , VA , 24201
· May 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Fairfax : Northern Virginia Community College Ernst Cultural Center Forum Area, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale , VA , 22003
· May 21 at 4 p.m. in Richmond : VDOT Central Office Auditorium, 1221 East Broad Street , Richmond , VA , 23219
VDOT will provide local staff and developers with a guidance document and support as these regulations are implemented. As part of this initiative, VDOT will review its Subdivision Street Design Guide to determine necessary modifications, if any, to better integrate transportation and land use. VDOT welcomes comments and suggestions on the structure, format and content of the guidance document as well as comments on its current street design standards.
I-81 VIRGINIA WELCOME CENTER AT CLEAR BROOK BOASTS SPACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
WINCHESTER – The new Interstate 81 Virginia Welcome Center at Clear Brook and the Virginia Department of Transportation Safety Rest Area offers spacious facilities for travelers and the local community and is an environmental and energy efficient building. The welcome center and safety rest area is the latest of three such Virginia facilities to be constructed and opened to the public. The first facility is located along Interstate 64 westbound lanes in New Kent. The second building is along I-95 South near Fredericksburg . Each of the three meets the standards of the Virginia Green initiative.
Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern said, “This new facility is not only a statement of welcome to all travelers entering the Commonwealth, it is a statement reflecting Virginia ’s long love of natural beauty, hospitality and environmental stewardship.”
The Clear Brook facility is over 15,000 square feet and contains display areas, an education room and offices for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The VTC manages welcome center operations in all of Virginia ’s welcome centers. The building also houses full rest area amenities, including restrooms, vending machines, landscaped sidewalks and picnic areas and separate car and truck parking. Informational kiosks are available for travelers to use. The structure is also fully handicap accessible.
“A facility such as this gives us the best opportunity to serve people,” said Alisa Bailey, president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. “Visitors can come in and create their own itineraries, get travel information, talk with our travel counselors and be entertained in the process. Virginia ’s Welcome Centers are key to our mission of getting visitors to stay longer in Virginia and spend more money in our state.
The building is constructed to meet United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The construction methods included:
* Saving taxpayer dollars by reducing construction debris and reusing portions of the old demolished Welcome Center building.
* Installing efficient plumbing fixtures that save over 688,000 gallons of water per year.
* Utilizing long-lasting , durable recycled glass terrazzo flooring in the main areas.
* Installing a geothermal heat pump system to condition the building, saving over $9500 in taxpayer dollars per year.
* Utilizing over 50% regionally sourced materials, which reduces pollution from transportation and helps support the local economy.
The construction of the Clear Brook facility is part of a $20 million General Assembly special appropriation, which provided for improvements to 11 Virginia safety rest areas and three welcome centers. Construction was done by Charles Ricketts Construction Co. of Winchester.
For more information about Virginia ’s safety rest areas and welcome centers, go to VirginiaDOT.org and click on the Travel Center page. To learn more about travel in Virginia , visit www.Virginia.org
APRIL 8 CEREMONY MARKS GRAND OPENING OF NEW VIRGINIA WELCOME CENTER AT CLEAR BROOK
WINCHESTER – The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Tourism Corporation will host a “Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting” ceremony at the newly constructed Virginia Welcome Center at Clear Brook. The facility, located on Interstate 81 in Frederick County , houses the Welcome Center and Virginia Department of Transportation Safety Rest Area. The new 15,000 square-foot building replaces the former 2,800 square-foot building, which was constructed in 1970.
The event will take place on Tuesday, April 8. Over 25 exhibitors will share information and products found in Virginia . The exhibits will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m.
The ceremony will feature Charles H. Weiss as master of ceremonies. Remarks will be made by Alisa Bailey, President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corp. and Dr. James Davis of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern will give the keynote address. A flag ceremony will be performed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9760. Special acknowledgement will be made to the family of the late Wayne A. Whitham, who served as Virginia ’s first Secretary of Transportation from 1972 to 1978.
The public is welcome to attend the event. Parking is limited.
The Welcome Center and Safety Rest Area is located along the I-81 southbound lanes near mile marker 320 and serves as Virginia ’s northern gateway for travelers entering the Commonwealth of Virginia from West Virginia .
Watch out for Orange-Vested Adopt-a-Highway Volunteers
Many will participate in statewide litter pickup April 12
RICHMOND – Spring brings out orange-breasted robins picking at bugs and worms in our yards and orange-vested Adopt-a-Highway volunteers picking up litter along Virginia roadsides. Weather permitting, on Saturday, April 12, you’ll see more volunteers than usual as they clean litter from their adopted roadsides during the annual statewide spring cleanup day.
To help ensure the volunteers’ safety, motorists should look out for large orange “Cleanup Crew Working” signs and drive cautiously as they pass volunteers wearing bright orange vests and carrying bright orange bags.
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Adopt-a-Highway program involves volunteers in nearly 11,000 groups who agree to clean up their adopted stretch of road at least four times a year for two years. Participants are particularly encouraged to carry out one of their four pickups during the annual spring event to spruce up the commonwealth for Historic Garden Week (April 19-27 this year).
About 20,000 miles, or more than one quarter of Virginia ’s state roads have been adopted by volunteers, who annually provide the equivalent of approximately $3 million in litter control services to the commonwealth.
The Adopt-a-Highway program started in Texas in 1985 and has helped generate related programs such as Adopt-a-Spot, Adopt-a-Street, Adopt-a-Stream and Assign-a-Highway. VDOT’s Adopt-a-Highway program began 20 years ago, and it is one of the largest in the country.
For more information, go to the Adopt-a-Highway pages of VirginiaDOT.org or call 1-800-PRIDE-VA (1-800-774-3382).
AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
REVISED AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
2. Commonwealth’s Attorney/Victim Witness Budget Recommendation.
3. Information Technology Budget Recommendation.
4. Building and Zoning Budget Recommendation.
5. Police Department Budget Recommendation.
6. School Board’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2009 Budget.
7. Consider holding a Closed Meeting under Section 2.2-3711 of the Freedom of Information Act, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, (a) (1) regarding the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; more specifically to discuss the resignation of an employee.
8. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
2. Commonwealth’s Attorney/Victim Witness Budget Recommendation.
3. Information Technology Budget Recommendation.
4. Building and Zoning Budget Recommendation.
5. Police Department Budget Recommendation.
6. School Board’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2009 Budget.
7. Consider holding a Closed Meeting under Section 2.2-3711 of the Freedom of Information Act, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, (a) (1) regarding the assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; more specifically to discuss the resignation of an employee.
8. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
Vdot news - April 6
WORK ZONE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK IS APRIL 7 - 11
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 7– April 11, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.
* Northbound and southbound lanes, county wide debris clean up.
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358, and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Road closed Sunday, April 6 between I-81 and Route 276 to allow railroad repairs. Westbound lane closure with traffic controlled by flaggers. Work will be 6 a.m. until 9 a.m.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping..
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Litter pick up in Verona area. Alternating lane and shoulder closures for guardrail replacement. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning April 6.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 609 – Tree trimming from Route 609 to Route 651 during daylight hours.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 616 – Brush cutting in the Verona area with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* (NEW) Route 623 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to end of State maintenance. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 625 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 627 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 638 – Tree trimming from Route 250 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 644 – Tree trimming from Staunton City Limits to Route 11.Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 660 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Dead End. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 North to Route 11 South. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 695. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 717 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 784 – Brush cutting in the Verona area. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 814 – Tree trimming from Route 664 to Blue Ridge Parkway . Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 815 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 822 – Tree trimming from Route 250 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 828 – Brush cutting in the Verona area with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* (NEW) Route 848 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 855 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 893 – Tree trimming from Route 679 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 898 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 913 – Tree trimming from Route 912 to Route 912. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 933 – Tree trimming from Route 340 south to End of State Maintenance. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1201 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 662. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1013 – Paving and sealing with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* Route 1030 – Paving and sealing with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* Route 1040 – Paving and sealing with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1401 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1403. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1402 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 1405. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1403 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 1405. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1404– Tree trimming from Route 635 to Route 644. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1405 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1406. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1440 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to Route 1446. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1446 – Tree trimming from Route 1440 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route F211– Tree trimming from Waynesboro City Limits to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Machining. Litter pick up in Verona area. Brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge and curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 7– April 11, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Mile markers 205 to 237 – Northbound and southbound lanes, debris clean up on Wednesday.
* Northbound and southbound lanes, county wide debris clean up.
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 –Trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358, and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 256 – Road closed Sunday, April 6 between I-81 and Route 276 to allow railroad repairs. Westbound lane closure with traffic controlled by flaggers. Work will be 6 a.m. until 9 a.m.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping..
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 at Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Litter pick up in Verona area. Alternating lane and shoulder closures for guardrail replacement. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning April 6.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 609 – Tree trimming from Route 609 to Route 651 during daylight hours.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 616 – Brush cutting in the Verona area with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* (NEW) Route 623 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to end of State maintenance. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 625 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 627 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 638 – Tree trimming from Route 250 to Dead End. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 644 – Tree trimming from Staunton City Limits to Route 11.Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 660 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Dead End. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 North to Route 11 South. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 697 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 695. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 717 – Tree trimming from Route 11 north to Route 11 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 784 – Brush cutting in the Verona area. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 814 – Tree trimming from Route 664 to Blue Ridge Parkway . Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 815 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 822 – Tree trimming from Route 250 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 828 – Brush cutting in the Verona area with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* (NEW) Route 848 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 855 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 893 – Tree trimming from Route 679 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 898 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 913 – Tree trimming from Route 912 to Route 912. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 933 – Tree trimming from Route 340 south to End of State Maintenance. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1201 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 662. Work during daylight hours.
* Route 1013 – Paving and sealing with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* Route 1030 – Paving and sealing with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* Route 1040 – Paving and sealing with traffic controlled by flaggers.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1401 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1403. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1402 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 1405. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1403 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 1405. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1404– Tree trimming from Route 635 to Route 644. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1405 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1406. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1440 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to Route 1446. Work during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1446 – Tree trimming from Route 1440 to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route F211– Tree trimming from Waynesboro City Limits to End of State Maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Machining. Litter pick up in Verona area. Brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge and curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
Paving- April 6
The Staunton Public Works Department will begin its spring paving on Monday, April 7. On some streets the process requires milling, or the removal of existing pavement prior to repaving. Whether milling is required or not, the work does restrict traffic.
Paving work is sensitive to weather and may be delayed by rain or cold.
We ask for media cooperation in alerting area drivers to the ongoing paving operations, and to the new and restricting traffic patterns necessary during this work. We ask that drivers drive with extra care and be mindful of the workers involved in this process. All vehicles must slow down when passing road work or face expensive traffic citations.
The streets to be paved include:
Monday, April 7 – Milling: Statler Blvd. – Paving: Elm Street & Norwood Drive
Tuesday, April 8 – Milling: Statler Blvd. – Paving: Paul Street, David Street & Ritchie Blvd.
Wednesday, April 9 – Milling: Englewood, Morris Mill & North Waverly streets – Paving Alextine Drive & Statler Blvd.
Thursday, April 10 – Milling: Ranson, Parkview & Gypsy – Paving: Statler Blvd.
Friday, April 11 – Milling: Randolph Street – Paving: Statler Blvd. & Englewood Drive
Monday, April 14 – Paving: Shawn Circle & Morris Mill
Tuesday, April 15 – North Waverly Street, Ranson & Parkview
Wednesday, April 16 – Parkview & Gypsy
Thursday, April 17 – Gypsy & Randolph
Paving work is sensitive to weather and may be delayed by rain or cold.
We ask for media cooperation in alerting area drivers to the ongoing paving operations, and to the new and restricting traffic patterns necessary during this work. We ask that drivers drive with extra care and be mindful of the workers involved in this process. All vehicles must slow down when passing road work or face expensive traffic citations.
The streets to be paved include:
Monday, April 7 – Milling: Statler Blvd. – Paving: Elm Street & Norwood Drive
Tuesday, April 8 – Milling: Statler Blvd. – Paving: Paul Street, David Street & Ritchie Blvd.
Wednesday, April 9 – Milling: Englewood, Morris Mill & North Waverly streets – Paving Alextine Drive & Statler Blvd.
Thursday, April 10 – Milling: Ranson, Parkview & Gypsy – Paving: Statler Blvd.
Friday, April 11 – Milling: Randolph Street – Paving: Statler Blvd. & Englewood Drive
Monday, April 14 – Paving: Shawn Circle & Morris Mill
Tuesday, April 15 – North Waverly Street, Ranson & Parkview
Wednesday, April 16 – Parkview & Gypsy
Thursday, April 17 – Gypsy & Randolph
Thefts- April 6
NEWS RELEASE
On December 13, 2007 more than $1,500 worth of calculators were stolen from Wal-Mart on Richmond Avenue. On February 5, 2008, approximately $950 worth of calculators were stolen from Wal-Mart. On both occasions, the suspects were described as three white males. At least one of the suspects in the second larceny is believed to be involved in the first theft. He is described as a white male, 50-60 years of age. He was wearing a gray hat and a dark coat.
The Staunton Police Department is again requesting assistance in identifying three suspects in these thefts.
Anyone having any information concerning this case is asked to please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.
Callers with information leading to an arrest and conviction will be entitled to a reward of up to $1,000.
Waynesboro School Board Meeting
Waynesboro Public Schools
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Westwood Hills Elementary School
548 Rosser Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* Waynesboro High School Girls’ Basketball Team
* Waynesboro High School Boys’ Basketball Team
* Regional Spelling Bee Participants
* MATHCOUNTS Regional Competition
* Acceptance of Gift
CITIZENS TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meetings of March 11 and 18, 2008
* Petty Cash Report for the month of March 2008
* Additional Appropriation – CTE
* Additional Appropriation – Title II
FINANCIAL REPORTS
* Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
INFORMATION ITEMS
* Westwood Hills Elementary School Presentation
* Multi-Cultural Youth Leadership Conference
* Concert Choir Trip to Carnegie Hall, New York City
* Assessment Update
* Vertical Math Team Report
* Kate Collins Middle School Academic Review
* Waynesboro School Board Retreat
ACTION ITEMS
* Change in this year’s School Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Westwood Hills Elementary School
548 Rosser Avenue Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
* Waynesboro High School Girls’ Basketball Team
* Waynesboro High School Boys’ Basketball Team
* Regional Spelling Bee Participants
* MATHCOUNTS Regional Competition
* Acceptance of Gift
CITIZENS TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meetings of March 11 and 18, 2008
* Petty Cash Report for the month of March 2008
* Additional Appropriation – CTE
* Additional Appropriation – Title II
FINANCIAL REPORTS
* Receipts and Disbursements Report
SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
INFORMATION ITEMS
* Westwood Hills Elementary School Presentation
* Multi-Cultural Youth Leadership Conference
* Concert Choir Trip to Carnegie Hall, New York City
* Assessment Update
* Vertical Math Team Report
* Kate Collins Middle School Academic Review
* Waynesboro School Board Retreat
ACTION ITEMS
* Change in this year’s School Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
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