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IMMEDIATE Sandy Myers (540) 332-9201 Sandy.Myers@vdot.virginia.gov Cellular: (540) 292-2500

STA-090 May 16, 2008

SIGNAL BACK IN OPERATION AT ROUTE 340 AND ROUTE 631 IN WAYNESBORO AREA

STAUNTON – The traffic signal at the intersection of Route 340 and Route 631 (Ladd Road) in the Waynesboro area of Augusta County is back in operation. Late last night the traffic signal control box was severely damaged from an accident occurring at this location.

In the predawn hours today the Virginia Department of Transportation worked on securing a new signal box and installing it at this intersection. During the signal outage, VDOT erected signs for a temporary four-way stop for interim traffic control.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-866-MY511VA (695-1182). (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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