Traffic Alert: Blasting re-scheduled for Wednesday on Route 8 and Ashby Drive project in Patrick County

SALEM – As part of the project to improve the intersection at Route 8 and Route 836 (Ashby Drive), blasting that was scheduled today for work to replace a drainage structure has been re-scheduled for tomorrow.

Weather permitting, the first blast has been re-scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Traffic on Route 8, Route 836 (Ashby Drive) and Route 631 (Wayside Drive) will be controlled by flagging operations for a full stop of up to 15 minutes in duration.

Area residents, and those in the surrounding areas, may feel vibrations or hear loud noises from these blasts occurring on the project.

A second blast will be scheduled within the following week and message boards will inform drivers of that date and time.

For the latest information and updates on this closure, check 511 Virginia, download and use the VDOT 511 mobile app or follow the VDOT Salem District on Facebook or X.

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