VDOT Road Watch this week in Botetourt
Note: Bridge Closure on Prease Rd begins Dec. 16
(NEW 12-6-19) * ROUTE 628 BRIDGE CLOSURE – Beginning on December 16, Route 628 (Prease Road) will be closed to all traffic for a bridge replacement over Long Run. The bridge is located .45 miles from Route 635 and .85 mile from Route 629. A detour will be in place. Weather permitting, the road will re-open on December 20.
(UPDATED 10-4-19) * ROUTE 685 BRIDGE REPAIRS OVER CRAIG CREEK – Work is underway to repair the bridge on Route 685 over Craig Creek. This is located near the intersection of Route 615. Temporary lane closures may be in place with flaggers controlling traffic at various times.
(NEW 11-15-19) * ROUTE 603 ROAD CLOSURE – Route 603, Zimmerman Road, in Botetourt County, is closed to through traffic for a rural rustic project. The 0.4 mile rural rustic project will be performed on Route 603, Zimmerman Road, from West Road to Pebble Road, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work will consist of cross and driveway pipe replacements to improve drainage, slope and shoulder work and placing a hard surface on the roadway. Due to the narrow, steep and curvy work zone area, the road is expected to be closed to through traffic for approximately six to eight weeks. Residents in the area will have access to their homes, but should expect delays. Signs will alert drivers of the closure. Weather permitting, the drainage and slope work on the project is expected to be completed in late November 2019, and surface treatment on the road will be performed in spring 2020.
(UPDATED 12-6-19) * ROUTE 220 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN EAGLE ROCK – The project is underway. Flagging operations will be in place on Route 220, north and southbound lanes between Eagle Rock and Iron Gate, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 miles per hour just south of Route 622 (Prices Bluff Road) and just north of Route 722 (Chatham Road). Drivers are cautioned to slow down and pay close attention through the work zone due to curves and minimal site distance. Flagging operations may be in place. Drivers should watch for signs. Work is estimated to be completed fall 2021.
Submitted by Jen Ward, VDOT PR
