VDOT News - Staunton

STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation is closing two bridges that cross Middle River in Augusta County.  The Route 775 (Craig Shop Road) bridge is located between Route 900 (Little Run Road) and Route 608 (Battlefield Road).  The Route 778 (Knightly Mill Road) bridge is located between Route 777 (Kentmere Lane) and Route 608. 

Both structures are timber deck truss bridges. The Route 775 bridge was built in 1908 and the Route 778 bridge was built in 1915.

Motorists can cross Middle River in this area using Route 774 (Cline River Road) which connects to Route 775 and Route 608 on either side of the river.

Routine inspections of the bridge conducted showed significant deterioration. VDOT will evaluate repair needs and costs.  No estimate for repair dates have been established yet.

All work is weather permitting.

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The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

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