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STA22-161 Nov. 30, 2022 |
ROUTE 259 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin safety-enhancement work on Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) in Rockingham County on December 5. The roughly 12-mile project runs between Route 612 (Hopkins Gap Road) and the West Virginia state line. Improvements include shoulder widening, installation of new guardrail at various locations, new pavement markings and rumble strips.
Shoulder paving work is expected to start in December to be followed intermittently by other improvement measures in early 2023. From December 2022 through early July 2023, motorists should be alert for flagger traffic control. Work is anticipated to be completed during daylight hours and is weather permitting.
In June 2022 VDOT awarded a $3,515,424.73 contract to Adams Construction Company of Roanoke, Va. The Route 259 project has a fixed completion date of July 3, 2023. The safety improvements are funded by federal and state dollars.
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The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
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