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STA-046 March 3, 2008

MOBILE WORK ZONE ON I-81 AT STONE SPRING BRIDGE

STAUNTON – There will be a mobile work zone under the Stone Spring Bridge on Interstate 81 in the Harrisonburg area. This location is just south of exit 245. Motorists should be aware of shoulder closures in this location. Median and guardrail work will be performed in this area. The work zone will be Monday, March 3 beginning at 7 p.m.

Also later during the week of March 3, there will be a day-time single lane closure on the Stone Spring Road Bridge over I-81. Soil drilling operations will be taking place at this location.

All work is weather permitting.

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