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STA-044 Feb. 25, 2008

MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR SIGNAL WORK

STAUNTON – Traffic signal work will take place near Interstate 81 exit 307 in Frederick County. This location is at the I-81 southbound exit ramp and eastbound Route 277. The work will begin on Feb. 27 and will last several weeks. Motorists should be alert for this work zone and potential traffic delays which will occur later in the project.

The crews will relocate a signal pole and replace traffic signal heads. This work is part of a larger project that will widen a small portion of Route 277 to improve flow for tractor trailers turning left from the I-81 southbound exit ramp on to eastbound Route 277.

All work is weather permitting.

Richardson Wayland Electrical Co. L.L.C. of Roanoke is the contractor doing the signal work.

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.

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