TRAFFIC ALERT: Botetourt County Route 11 closure for APCo transformer move
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BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA -
VDOT news release
Beginning
at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, the northbound and southbound lanes of Route
11 will be closed between its intersection with Route 220 and Cloverdale in
Botetourt County.
American Electric Power (AEP) will transport a transformer
from Route 11 near Cloverdale to Old Route 604 in Troutville. The closure is
expected to be in place for approximately 30 minutes.
Additionally
the following areas will be closed during the move:
Exit150A
ramp leading from northbound Interstate 81 to southbound Route 220
Route
11 and Route 220/Route 220 Alternate intersection
Police
will control traffic in the area. Drivers should seek an alternate route.
Message boards along I-81 will be in place to notify motorists.
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