RELEASE: CONTACT:

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

STA-089 May 16, 2008

SIGNAL OUT AT ROUTE 340 AND ROUTE 631 IN WAYNESBORO AREA

STAUNTON – The traffic signal is out at the intersection of Route 340 and Route 631 (Ladd Road) in the Waynesboro area of Augusta County. The traffic signal control box was severely damaged from an accident occurring at this location in the late hours of Wednesday, May 15.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is working on securing a new signal box and installing it at this intersection, but VDOT officials do not have an estimate of when the work may be done. Motorists, especially commuters in the morning, should expect delays. VDOT is installing signs for a temporary four-way stop at this intersection for interim traffic control.

Motorists are advised to use extreme caution as they travel through this location and be alert for this new and temporary traffic pattern.

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.