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The projects were combined by VDOT into a single design-build bundle in order to receive funding from SMART SCALE and the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) at an estimated cost of $41.4 million.

VDOT has updated its schedule of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.

VDOT project staff have also contacted the Greene County school transportation office and emergency responders.

VDOT said on its survey page that the study will only result in proposals and will not automatically lead to construction.

VDOT Spokesperson Jen Ward says it takes that long because such work on existing highways presents its own set of traffic and worker safety challenges.

Route 670 (Preddy Creek Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit.

VDOT will hold a citizen information meeting on Tuesday to share plans for a proposed roundabout at Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) and District Avenue/Cedar Hill Road in Albemarle County.

Route 603 (Bastable Mill Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit between Route 28 (Catlett Road) and Route 667 (Old Dumfries Road).

Route 690 (Columbia Road) – Railroad crossing repairs under VDOT permit Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Road closed to traffic near the James River and the Goochland County line.

Route 802 (Springs Road) – Utility work under VDOT permit from the town of Warrenton limits to Route 744 (Shipmadilly Lane).

VDOT is seeking public comment regarding the South Pleasant Valley Road corridor in the city of Winchester.

VDOT spokesman Jason Bond said the southbound ramp onto the interstate at Exit 94 also is to be extended from mile marker 93.7 to mile marker 94.2.

In this month’s meeting, the CTB also approved two VDOT contracts totaling $17.8 million.

This is the word today from an announcement by Gov. Ralph Northam, who touted a project involving VDOT and Trane to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with light-emitting diode (LED) products, improving roadway visibility and energy efficiency.

To assist in monitoring the bridge integrity and to ensure public safety, a VDOT camera and traffic-monitoring device will be installed on the Route 778 bridge.

VDOT invites the public to attend an upcoming design public hearing for the proposed replacement of the Route 667 (Catterton Road) bridge over Piney Creek in Albemarle County.

VDOT is still urging drivers to stay inside today, with snow changing to sleet, freezing rain and then just rain this afternoon.

VDOT proposes replacing the existing timber deck bridge with a slightly wider concrete slab bridge with an asphalt riding surface.

VDOT reports the accident has been cleared and all lanes are open again.

VDOT said the there are reports that the driver who struck the sign was arrested for a DUI.