ROAD CREWS CONTINUE PLOWING OVERNIGHT IN SHENANDOAH VALLEY

?>STAUNTON –  Road crews will continue snow plow operations overnight.  Minor to moderate conditions continue to be reported on most road systems in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District tonight. Freezing drizzle continues to fall in the area. Motorists are advised to drive only if necessary.  If travel is essential, motorists are advised to slow down and avoid getting over confident. ?>

Here are the Staunton District road conditions as of 10:15 p.m.

Interstate 64 – Minor conditions are reported in Rockbridge and Augusta counties.  Clear conditions are in Alleghany County.  Heavy fog is being reported on Afton Mountain.

Interstate 66 – Moderate conditions are reported in Warren County.

Interstate 81 –Minor conditions are in Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Frederick counties. 

Primary roads are in moderate condition in moderate condition in Highland and Warren counties.  Minor conditions are in Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Page counties.  Clear conditions are in Alleghany County.

Secondary roads are in moderate condition in Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren, Clarke and Page counties.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties

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.