THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT - July 28

THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT



STAUNTON – On July 25, 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.



Adams Construction Company of Roanoke was awarded a $1,344,777.15 contract in Rockingham County on Interstate 81 northbound from mile marker 240 to mile marker 243. The work will be for asphalt overlay, rumble strip and pavement marking replacement and guardrail safety upgrades Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with a completion date set for Oct. 1, 2007.



B & S Contracting, Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,394,859.78 contract in Augusta County on Interstate 81 southbound from mile marker 217 (Mint Springs) to mile marker 213 (Greenville). The work will be for asphalt overlay, rumble strip and pavement marking replacement and guardrail safety upgrades Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with a completion date set for Oct. 1, 2007.



F. Clayton Plecker & Sons, Inc. of Millboro was awarded a $238,322.40 contract in Rockingham County on Route 939 from Route 765 to 0.355 mile north. The work will be for paving the roadway surface and grading with a completion date set for Nov. 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.