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IMMEDIATE Sandy Myers (540) 332-9201 Sandy.Myers@vdot.virginia.gov |
STA-079 April 30, 2008 |
ROUTE 211 AND ROUTE 11 INTERSECTION CLOSURE IN NEW MARKET
Closure will begin during evening of May 4
STAUNTON – In New Market the intersection of Route 211 east and Route 11 will be closed for ditch and road work on May 4. The closure will last from 7 p.m. May 4 until late afternoon or early evening on May 5.
The detour is as follows:
Route 211 westbound traffic from Luray:
From Route 211, take Route 1002 (East Old Cross Road) to Route 11. Passenger vehicles can turn north or south onto Route 11, or proceed straight to Route 211 west at this location. Trucks should proceed straight on to Route 211 west to Interstate 81. To access Route 11 north or south proceed on I-81 to the next interchange.
Route 211 eastbound traffic:
From Route 11 take Route 1002 east (East Old Cross Road) to Route 211 eastbound.
Route 11 traffic to Route 211 east:
Be alert for flaggers directing traffic from Route 11 to Route 211 eastbound.
All work is weather permitting.
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.
