Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, March 27, 1994 TAG: 9403270096
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: E-4 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
\ BEDFORD COUNTY
\ Virginia 43: The weight limit for the bridge about 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, has been lowered from 14 tons to 10 tons while repairs are being made. Signs are posted. Work will last into the spring.
\ U.S. 221: The road is being widened from two lanes to five in Forest from Graves Mill Road into Lynchburg. Construction should be completed this summer.
BOTETOURT COUNTY
Alternate U.S. 220: The final 1.8 miles are being expanded to a four-lane divided highway, ending at U.S. 460 in Roanoke County. Be alert for signs and flaggers. Temporary delays may occur. Work should be completed in spring 1995.
\ U.S. 220: A 1.4-mile-section south of the new bridge near Iron Gate is under construction to eliminate a sharp curve. Work runs from 0.3 miles north of Virginia 696 to 0.2 miles south of the CSX Railroad tracks. Work should be completed in the fall.
\ Virginia 654 (Read Mountain Road): In the Cloverdale area, 1.8 miles are being widened from east of U.S. 11 to Alternate U.S. 220. Use caution and watch for signs and flaggers. Work will continue until spring 1995.
\ Virginia 605: In Cloverdale, about 1.4 miles are being rebuilt from Virginia 601 in Roanoke County to Virginia 654 in Botetourt County. A one-lane bridge will be replaced with a box culvert. Work will continue into spring.
\ Virginia 642: Near Buchanan, 2.2 miles are being rebuilt from U.S. 11 to Virginia 638. Work will continue until late spring.
\ U.S. 11: The bridge at Buchanan over the James River and CSX Railroad is under repair with traffic reduced to one lane. The work will continue into spring.
\ GILES COUNTY
U.S. 460: The westbound lane between Narrows and Rich Creek is closed for repair of a retaining wall. Vehicles wider than 10 feet are prohibited. Work should be completed in a few months.
\ U.S. 460 and 100: The traffic signal at the intersection near the Pearisburg courthouse is being replaced. Work should be completed in mid-April.
\ U.S. 460 and 61: The traffic signal is being replaced. Work should be completed in a month.
HENRY COUNTY
U.S. 58: The 3.3 miles from Horsepasture to Spencer are being widened to four lanes. Construction will continue through the fall.
MONTGOMERY/PULASKI COUNTY LINE
Virginia 232: The bridge over I-81 at exit 105 is closed for repairs. Northbound motorists cannot enter or exit I-81. Use exit 109 to Radford. Work will continue through the spring.
ROANOKE
Main Street: Paving will begin Monday between Wasena and Sherwood avenues. The road is open but expect delays. Work should be completed by Tuesday.
\ Fifth Street: The Fifth Street bridge is closed due to continuing construction of a new bridge between Salem and Gilmer avenues. Work should be completed by the summer.
\ Wells Ave.: Demolition work along the north side between Williamson Road and Jefferson Street will cause delays. Work should be completed around June 1.
\ Orange Avenue: The eastbound lane between Hollins Road and Kimball Avenue will be closed for two weeks for installation of a new water line.
ROANOKE COUNTY
Hunting Hills subdivision improvements: Buckhorn Road, Crossbow Circle, Chukar Drive, Archer Drive, Red Stag Road, Elk Hill Drive and Flintlock Road are getting new drainage facilities and surfaces and are being graded to enhance sight distances. Work is expected to last into the spring.
\ U.S. 11/460: At the Montgomery County line, the bridge over the Roanoke River and Norfolk Southern tracks is under repair. Two-way traffic is using the westbound lane while repairs are being made on the eastbound side. Speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. Vehicles wider than 9 feet are prohibited. Work to replace the bridge's deck will last into the spring.
\ Virginia 419: The intersections with Colonial Avenue and Keagy Road are being changed for better traffic flow. Work will continue into the spring.
\ Virginia 419 and Virginia 815: The bridges over Interstate 81 are being patched and bridge decks are being resurfaced. There may be slight delays. Work will be completed this spring.
\ Virginia 615: The bridge on Starlight Lane over Back Creek is being replaced. A temporary bridge will be used during construction. Minimal delays are expected. Completion is expected in late summer.
by CNB