THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT - May 30

THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT

STAUNTON – On May 21, 2007, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern approved three projects located in the VDOT Staunton District.

The Staunton District serves Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties.

Golden Eagle Construction Company LLC of Manassas was awarded a $1,194,841.24 contract in Shenandoah County to construct the curb, gutter and sidewalk on Route 635 ( Ebberly Street ) from 0.02 mile west of North Ebberly Street to 0.07 mile east of Route 634 south. This project will increase the width of the road from nine-foot lanes to 10-foot lanes with curb and gutter on both sides along with a five-foot sidewalk. A storm sewer system will replace the existing drainage ditch. This project will improve safety and drainage. A completion date is set for Nov. 1, 2007.

Klicos Painting Company Inc. of Baltimore , Md. was awarded a $1,813, 668.00 contract in Alleghany, Bath and Rockbridge counties to repaint 12 existing bridges at various locations on the interstate, primary and secondary roads. This will provide an extended service life and enhance the appearance of each bridge. A completion date is set for June 9, 2008.

Roadmark Corp. of Durham , N.C. was awarded a $387,672.00 contract in VDOT’s Northwest Region, which includes the Staunton District and portions of the Culpeper District. Those counties consist of Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, Bath , Green, Albemarle , Fluvanna and Louisa. This contract was awarded to install pavement line markings in various locations on primary and secondary roads. A completion date is set for Oct. 1, 2007.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.