VDOT website offers real-time reports on road conditions in Virginia

 

The potential for roadway flooding and danger from high winds and debris associated with Hurricane Irene remains high, and the Virginia Department of Transportation is continuing to taking action.   All construction and maintenance activities are suspended through Sunday night on area interstates to allow for evacuation by motorists. The suspension of work could be extended if road conditions have not improved by Monday.   Emergency operations manned by VDOT crews and staff will be available throughout the storm. Each shift will be 12 hours and will assist emergency responders with traffic control, detours and road closures.    In the event of wind speeds of 39 mph or higher, VDOT personnel will suspend emergency response activities. Once conditions have improved, crews will work around the clock to clear all roadways of debris.   VDOT recommends drivers delay travel until unsafe weather conditions have passed as traveling on area roadways may be hazardous as a result of heavy rain and wind gusts.   Real-time listings of road conditions in Virginia are available on VDOT's 24-hour traffic and travel information website, www.511virginia.org, or may be obtained by calling 511. Bridge and road closures, including all secondary road closures, will be listed on the website.   VDOT's Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) is open 24 hours a day. Agents will be available to answer customer questions and record any reports of downed trees and road hazards.

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