Forecasted highway projects that may affect travel during the week ahead are provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). VDOT notes that work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and are weather dependent. New information and changes to current projects are noted in this week’s update.
Bedford County
ROUTE 666 BRIDGE REPAIRS OVER ELK CREEK: The bridge repairs on the Elkton Farm Road Truss Bridge on Route 666 (Elkton Farm Road) over Elk Creek are underway. The bridge is located 1.8 miles east of Route 622 to l.60 mile west of Route 221. The road is closed and will remain closed with a detour in place until May 2026, weather permitting. Estimated completion of repairs is summer 2026.
ROUTE 460 AND ROUTE 697 IMPROVEMENTS: Work is underway to improve Route 460 at Route 697 (Camp Jaycee Road). This project will construct median turn lanes for U-turns and close three existing crossovers and modify one existing crossover. Drivers can expect inside and outside lane closures on eastbound and westbound Route 460. The Woodhaven Nursing Facility entrance has been closed and a secondary entrance has been opened which has been marked with proper signage. Work is expected to be completed in summer 2026.
ROUTE 460 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: Intersection improvements on Route 460 are underway from 0.063 miles west of Route 668 (Blackwater Road) to 0.488 miles east of Route 668 (Blackwater Road). Drivers should expect flagging operations to be in place as needed during construction. Expected completion is November 2026.
Franklin County
ROUTE 40 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: Weather permitting, on Wednesday, February 4, Route 40 (Franklin Street) will be reduced to a single alternating lane for bridge maintenance. Flagging operations will be in place to allow one lane of traffic to cross the bridge during operations. The structure is located 1.45 miles from Route 789, Dry Hill Road and 0.88 mile from Route 788, Dry Hill Road. Work is scheduled for completion by approximately Thursday, February 5, 2026…