Craig County
Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail brush cutting and stabilization work
Residents along the former Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Craig Valley Branch railbed in Botetourt and Craig counties may notice maintenance work continuing on the old railbed. These activities are intended to prevent additional deterioration and to help designers who are developing plans for the Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail. VDOT continues to collect data and conduct site visits and field reviews on the railbed. The design plans for Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail are still being refined and a specific schedule for construction has yet to be determined.
Montgomery County
Route 663 (Walton Road) closed for bridge work
Beginning on Monday, July 13, at 8 a.m., Route 663 (Walton Road) will close for bridge work over Crab Creek. The bridge is located 1.95 miles from Spaulding Road and 1.8 miles from Peppers Ferry Road. Message boards will be in place to alert drivers, and a signed detour will be posted. The road is expected to reopen by end of day on Tuesday, July 14.
Route 726 (Gold Rush Road) closed for bridge replacement
Beginning on Monday, August 10, at 8 a.m., Route 726 (Gold Rush Road) will close for bridge work over Brush Creek. This bridge is located 0.5 mile from Route 615 and 1.6 miles from Route 612. Message boards will alert drivers. Expected completion is August 20.
Route 460 Business pedestrian improvement project
Work is nearing completion on a pedestrian improvement project for Route 460 Business between the intersection of Route 460 and Laurel Street (Entrance to Walmart) and to the intersection with Spradlin Farm Drive. Drivers can expect lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. Closures of turn lanes onto 460 Business from each side of the intersection with Laurel Street may also be in place. Message boards will alert traffic. Expected completion is Summer 2026.
Lane closures: Lane closures may be in place in the following locations during allowable work hours listed above:
Right lane closures on Route 460 eastbound may be in place during daytime hours and alternating lane closures on Route 460 westbound during nighttime hours.
Nighttime lane closures including left hand turn lanes may be in place on the eastbound side of North Franklin, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. These closures will also involve restricting turn lane access from Pepper’s Ferry Road through the signaled intersection.
Eastbound left lane closures from the intersection with Pepper’s Ferry to just past the intersection with Laurel Street.
Westbound lane closure from Farm View Road to just past the intersection with Laurel Street. Inside turn lane may be closed from westbound Route 460.
