Staunton District Traffic Alert: VDOT work schedule for week of Aug. 14-18
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Staunton District Traffic Alert: VDOT work schedule for week of Aug. 14-18

Chris Graham
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VDOT has updated its schedule of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.

The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.

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ALLEGHANY COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 17 to 20, eastbound and westbound – Right lane closures for inspection of Jackson River bridges, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 18 (Potts Creek Road) – Flagger traffic control for inspection of Potts Creek bridge between Route 694 (Old Mill Road) and Route 613 (Bens Run Road), 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday.

*NEW* Route 269 (Longdale Furnace Road) – Flagger traffic control for inspection of Cowpasture River bridge between Route 633 (Sharon Lane) and Route 723 (Circle H Lane), 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for tree and debris removal, drainage work, pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control or mobile lane closures for pavement patching, ditch work, pipe replacement, brush cutting and mowing, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

BATH COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Rockbridge County line and West Virginia state line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 31.

*NEW* Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control for inspection of Cowpasture River bridge between Route 688 (Wild Cat School Road) and Route 690 (Windy Cove Road), 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday.

*NEW* Route 39 (Mountain Valley Road) – Flagger traffic control for inspection of Jackson River bridge between Route 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and Route 621 (McGuffin Road), 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday.

*NEW* Route 42 (Mountain Valley Road/Cowpasture River Highway) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Rockbridge County line and Alleghany County line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 31.

*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Highland County line and Alleghany County line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 31.

*NEW* Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control for inspection of Jackson River bridge between Route 623 (Poor Farm Road) and Highland County, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday.

Route 220 (Sam Snead Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 651 (Burger Lane) and Route 615 (Main Street, Hot Springs) for utility work, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through October 6.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for shoulder repairs and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pavement treatment on parts of Route 633 (Pig Run Road), Route 680 (Chimney Run Road), Route 682 (Charger Lane), Route 692 (Old Germantown Road), Route 694 (Little Valley Road), and Route 708 (Virginia Hill Heights Road), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 25.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

No lane closures reported.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 178 to 176, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Cedar Creek, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of August 27.

Mile marker 181 to 178, southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights through August 31.

Mile marker 183 to 184, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Route 679 (Hops Hill Road), 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of September 20.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 190 to 200, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Mile marker 194 to 196, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to bridges over Route 11 (Lee Highway), 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of October 31.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 60 (East Midland Trail) – Right lane closures for inspection of Maury River bridge near Route 608 (Forge Road) and Route 608 (Stuartsburg Road), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing, 7:30 to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 631 (Union School Road) – Closed to through traffic through November 9 between Route 638 (Muddy Lane) and Route 638 (Stillhouse Drive) for replacement of bridge over Kerrs Creek tributary. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for grading, pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, pavement patching, shoulder repairs and brush cutting. Mobile lane closures for mowing, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

HIGHLAND COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 84 (Mill Gap Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Route 220 (Jackson River Road) and West Virginia state line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 31.

*NEW* Route 220 (Jackson River Road/Potomac River Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Bath County line and West Virginia state line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 31.

Route 220 (Jackson River Road/Potomac River Road) – Flagger traffic control between 0.6 north of Route 84 (Mill Gap Road) and Route 632 (The Pines Road) for paving operations, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. through August 26.

*NEW* Route 250 (Highland Turnpike/Mountain Turnpike) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Augusta County line and West Virginia state line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 31.

Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 652 (Academy Hill Road) and Route 637 (Dug Bank Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31.

Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) – Flagger traffic control between Route 629 (Strait Creek Road) and Route 615 (Davis Run Road) for utility work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 25.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for pothole patching, brush cutting and shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 678 (Bullpasture River Road) – Flagger traffic control between Route 612 (McClung Road) and Route 250 (Highland Turnpike) for pavement treatment, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 25.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting, pipe cleaning, tree removal, adding stone to unpaved roads and ditch work, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

INTERSTATE 64

*NEW* Mile marker 87 to 89, eastbound and westbound – Overnight single lane closures for inspection of bridge over I-81, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night (August 13).

Mile marker 87 to 95, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of August 29.

*NEW* Mile marker 96 to 100, eastbound – Overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the nights of August 15 to September 7.

Mile marker 97 to 95, westbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to various bridges, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night. Occasional overnight on-ramp closures at exit 96. During ramp closures, traffic will be detoured to exit 94.

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 211 to 207, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for milling and paving operations, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. through the night of October 29.

*NEW* Mile marker 218 to 214, southbound – Overnight single lane closures for pavement testing, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

Mile marker 221 to 222, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over I-64 ramp, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights through August 24.

*UPDATE* Mile marker 225 to 231, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Mile marker 231 to 234, northbound – Possible shoulder closures for survey work, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mile marker 234 to 235, northbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridge over Shenandoah Valley Railroad line, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Thursday night.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound and southbound overnight single lane closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 750 (Keezletown Road) and Route 646 (Fadley Road) for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights of August 16 – September 17.

Route 11 (Lee Highway) – Northbound 24/7 shoulder closures in area of I-81 interchange exit 235 for turn lane construction, estimated completion in May 2024. Flagger traffic control as needed for nighttime and overnight work.

*NEW* Route 250 (Jefferson Highway/Churchville Avenue) – Eastbound and westbound overnight single lane closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 840 (Old Churchville Road) and Route 637 (Jericho Road) excluding city of Staunton for pavement resurfacing, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights of August 15 to September 17.

Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) – Eastbound and westbound 24/7 shoulder closures in area of I-81 interchange exit 235 for turn lane construction, estimated completion in May 2024. Flagger traffic control as needed for nighttime and overnight work.

*NEW* Route 262 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway) – Shoulder closures near Route 252 interchange (Middlebrook Avenue) for work zone setup related to Route 262 widening project, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 14 to October 27.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 608 (Long Meadow Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 1390 (Emerald Hill Drive) and Route 795 (Entry School Road) for replacement of two bridges over tributary to Meadow Run stream with box culverts, through Friday. Follow posted detour.

Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) – Shoulder closures and occasional flagger traffic control between Route 624 (Lyndhurst Road) and Mountain Side Lane for water line installation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 31.

Various roads – Flagger traffic control in the Fishersville area for pavement treatment on parts of Route 1307 (Orr Drive), Route 1308 (Lea Drive), Route 1323 (Wyndham Hill Drive), Route 1387 (Beatrice Court), Route 1388 (Sophia Court), Route 1389 (Lillian Drive), Route 1390 (Emerald Hill Drive), Route 1391 (Emerald Heights Drive), Route 1392 (Johns Valley Drive), Route 1393 (Marie Court), Route 1394 (Fesha Lane), Route 1395 (Lost Pond Court), Route 1396 (Peterson Place), Route 1397 (Hidden Valley Court), Route 1398 (Molly Court), and Route 1399 (Ida Court), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for drainage work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 240 to 250, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement treatment, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the night of September 7.

Mile marker 240 to 257, northbound and southbound – Overnight slow-roll traffic control as needed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the night of November 3. Expect delays. During slow-roll operations, temporary on-ramp closures possible at exits 240, 243, 245, 247, 251 and 257. Overnight alternating lane closures, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of December 28. Traffic restrictions are related to Route 33 bridge and interchange project and Route 720 bridge replacement.

*NEW* Exit 242 to 249, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for rock and soil testing, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on the nights of August 20 to August 30. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.

*NEW* Exit 243 to 246, northbound and southbound – Right shoulder closures for shoulder repairs, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 33 (Spotswood Trail/Rawley Pike) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Greene County line and West Virginia line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 33 (East Market Street, Harrisonburg) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Vine Street/Hawkins Street and University Boulevard for bridge and roadway work, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 1.  Be alert for travel-lane shifts. Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for Route 33 bridge replacements and interchange improvement.

Route 42 (Warm Springs Pike/John Wayland Highway/Harpine Highway) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Augusta County line and Shenandoah County line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 253 (Port Republic Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Route 340 (East Side Highway) and Harrisonburg eastern city limits, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 259 (Mayland Road/Brocks Gap Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between I-81 interchange and West Virginia line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 259 (West Lee Street, Broadway) – Traffic uses temporary Linville Creek bridge between Route 42 (Main Street) and Route 1411 (Shenandoah Avenue). Work zone speed limit 25 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for bridge replacement with estimated project completion in November 2023.

Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) – Flagger and pilot-truck traffic control during overnight hours between Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) and Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) for paving operations, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of September 7.

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) – Shoulder closures and flagger traffic control as needed between Route 995 (Koiner Ford Road) and Route 680 (Oak Ridge Road), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 22.

Route 720 (Smithland Road/Old Furnace Road) – Closed between Route 718 (Old Furnace Road) and Route F-238 (Buffalo Drive) for replacement of Route 720 bridge with estimated completion in fall 2023. Follow posted detour.

Route 752 (Beaver Creek Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 613 (Spring Creek Road) and Route 745 (Martin Miller Road) for replacement of Spring Creek bridge, through September 28. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations along Route 613, Route 636, Route 704, Route 720 and Route 820, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

PAGE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

Various roads – Mobile traffic control for mowing operations. Flagger traffic control for pipe replacement, ditch work, tree removal, shoulder repairs, pavement patching and brush cutting, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SECONDARY ROADS

Various roads – Flagger traffic control for brush cutting and pipe cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

SHENANDOAH COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 271 to 272, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance to bridges over railway, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of August 24.

Mile marker 295 to 297, northbound – Right shoulder closures for rock and soil testing, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 25.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Rockingham County line and Warren County line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 11 (Main Street, Mount Jackson) – Northbound shoulder closures with traffic shifted to center lane for curb and gutter work, southbound lane closures as needed. Work zone is between Route 292 (Conicville Road) and Route 1316 (Avondale Avenue), through August 25.

Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) – Flagger traffic control as needed between Route 720 (Wissler Road) and Mount Jackson town limits, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Work zone speed limit 45 miles an hour. Traffic restrictions are for replacement of North Fork Shenandoah River bridge. Estimated completion August 25.

Route 55 (John Marshall Highway/Front Royal Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Frederick County line and Warren County line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 620 (Smith Creek Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Rockingham County line and Route 11 (Old Valley Pike), 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

FREDERICK COUNTY

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 300 to 301, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for road and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 27. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening with estimated completion in fall 2024.

Mile marker 317 to 319, northbound and southbound – Overnight single lane closures for maintenance work on various bridges, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the night of August 31.

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 11 (Valley Pike) – Southbound travel lane shift between Barley Drive and Route 649 (Springdale Road) for construction of turn lane, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) – Overnight lane closures between Winchester city limits and West Virginia line for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of August 27.

*NEW* Route 37 – Southbound right lane closures between Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) and Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) for brush removal operations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday.

Route 37 – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Route 642 (Tasker Road) and Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

*NEW* Route 50 (Millwood Pike) – Eastbound alternating lane closures between Route 781 (Prince Frederick Drive) and Clarke County line for ditch cleaning operations, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 14 – 25.

Route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) – Eastbound and westbound overnight lane closures for pavement resurfacing between Route 600 (Hayfield Road) and West Virginia line, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through night of August 29.

Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 1012 (Town Run Lane) and Route 647/1085 (Aylor Road/Stickley Drive) for utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through September 1. Flagger traffic control as needed.

SECONDARY ROADS

Route 642 (Tasker Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Route 37 and Route 522 (Front Royal Pike), 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 651 (Shady Elm Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Route 649 (Springdale Road) and Route 652 (Apple Valley Road), 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

*NEW* Route 652 (Shawnee Drive) Overnight flagger traffic control between Route 11 (Valley Pike) and Winchester city limits for pavement resurfacing, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights of August 15 to September 14.

Route 704 (Back Creek Road) – Closed to through traffic through between Route 751 (Gore Road) and Route 617 (Pinetop Road) for replacement of Back Creek bridge, expected completion August 30. Follow posted detour.

Various roads – Alternating lane closures on Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 736 (Rossum Lane), Route 867 (Twinbrook Circle) and Route 868 (Glenridge Drive) just west of Clarke County line for road improvements and utility work, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through February 2024.

CLARKE COUNTY

PRIMARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Westbound right lane closures between Route 660 (Russell Road) and Frederick County line for tree removal operations, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Westbound right lane closures between Route 621 (Chilly Hollow Road) and Quarry Road for shoulder repairs, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

*NEW* Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound right lane closures between Route 606/FR-709 (River Road/Parker Lane) and Route 643 (Retreat Road) for pipe replacement, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) – Eastbound and westbound single lane closures between Route 606 (River Road) and Route 7 Business just east of Berryville for shoulder widening and rumble strip installation. Eastbound lane closures 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays. Westbound lane closures between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays or weeknights. Estimated completion December 2023.

*NEW* Route 50/17 – Eastbound right lane closures between Route 606 (Frogtown Road) and Fauquier County line for tree removal operations, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

*NEW* Route 50/17 – Eastbound and westbound left lane closures between Route 638 (Howellsville Road) and Route 622 (Swift Shoals Road) for inspection of bridge over Shenandoah River, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Route 50/17 (John Mosby Highway) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Frederick County line and Route 644 (Ginns Road), 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Frederick County line and West Virginia line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

SECONDARY ROADS

No lane closures reported.

WARREN COUNTY

INTERSTATE 66

*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 8, eastbound and westbound – Right shoulder closures for litter pickup operations, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

*NEW* Exit 1A, westbound – Overnight narrowing of off-ramp for inspection of bridge over I-81, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday night.  

INTERSTATE 81

Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound – Overnight lane closures as needed for road and bridge work, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through night of November 27. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening with estimated completion in fall 2024.

PRIMARY ROADS

Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway/Winchester Road) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Page County line and Frederick County line, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

SECONDARY ROADS

*NEW* Route 606 (Shenandoah Shores Road) – Flagger traffic control just north of Front Royal town limits for pipe replacement, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Route 619 (Rivermont Drive) – Single lane closures for bridge washing at various locations between Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) and National Forest boundary, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Monday (August 14).

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. VDOT reminds motorists to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, youtube.com/chrisgrahamAFP.