VDOT Roadwatch June 24-July1

(UPDATED 6-24-22) * ROUTE 674 CULVERT REPLACEMENT – A culvert replacement on Route 674 (Tinker Mill Road) began on May 3. Temporary signals are in place to control traffic through a single lane at the culvert during construction. Expected completion is early July 2022.  

(UPDATED 3-4-22) * ROUTE 611 (GREYLEDGE ROAD) CLOSURE – A 1.5 mile section of Route 611 (Greyledge Road) is closed due to flooding that damaged the roadway. Extensive repairs will be needed and a detour will be in place. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen.

(UPDATED 6-24-22) * ROUTE 817 (OLD RAIL ROAD) BRIDGE WORK – Old Rail Road in Oriskany is closed for repairs to the bridge over Craig’s Creek, the historic McCallister Truss Bridge. The bridge is located 0.60 miles from Route 704 (Branchwater Road) and 0.20 miles from Route 770 (Edlo Lane). The bridge will be closed during daytime hours, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, when the water is level is low. Work on this bridge is restricted when waters in the creek is high. All traffic between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. will use the Edlo Ford. Signs have been posted to alert drivers. Estimated time for completion Fall 2022.

(UPDATED 6-10-22) * PAVING OPERATIONS – Weather permitting, crews will pave, patch and repair pavement on various routes.  Lane closures may be in place and flaggers may control traffic at times during daylight hours.  Drivers should watch for signs and expect possible delays.

–Submitted by Jen K. Ward, Communications Specialist Salem District VDOT