Staunton District road conditions - February 1

MORNING ROAD CONDITIONS IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY



STAUNTON – Some minor to moderate conditions are being reported on some road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District this morning. Freezing rain is being reported in the area. Motorist are advised that road conditions can change rapidly and should drive with extreme caution. Freezing will occur more rapidly on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.



Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 4:30 a.m.



Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are on Afton Mountain . Clear conditions are reported in Alleghany, Rockbridge and Augusta counties.



Interstate 66 – Minor conditions are reported in Warren County .



Interstate 81 – Minor conditions are in Rockingham, Shenandoah counties. Clear conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Frederick counties.



Primary roads are in minor condition in Rockingham, Page and Warren counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath , Augusta , Highland , Shenandoah, Frederick , and Clarke counties.



Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Shenandoah County . Minor condition in Rockingham, Clarke, Page and Warren counties. Clear conditions are in Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland and Frederick counties.



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



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.


Road condition definitions:

Severe – drifting or partially blocked road. Snow tires or chains are necessary.

Moderate – snow or ice on major portions of the roadway. Snow tires or chains are advisable.

Minor – bare pavement except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush. Driving with caution is recommended.



ICING CONDITIONS IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY



STAUNTON – Freezing rain continues in the Shenandoah Valley . Heavy ice is reported on trees and power lines. Virginia Department of Transportation crews have been out all night and this morning treating roads. Crews will continue treating roads throughout the day. Motorists should be particularly aware of freezing surfaces on bridges and overpasses. Those driving in the region should use extreme caution.



Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 10:40 a.m.



In Augusta County , all eastbound and westbound lanes on Route 250 are closed from Waynesboro to the Interstate 64 interchange due to a down power line in the roadway.



Interstate 64 – Minor conditions in Alleghany and Rockbridge counties. Clear conditions in Augusta County . Minor conditions are reported on Afton Mountain .



Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County .



Interstate 81 – Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Clear conditions are in Augusta County .



Primary roads are in moderate condition in Highland , Frederick, Warren and Clarke counties. Minor conditions are in Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Page counties.



Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Highland , Shenandoah, Frederick , Warren, Clarke and Page counties. Minor conditions are in Augusta and Rockingham counties.



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



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.