Officials: Happy Creek Road improvements increase safety

FRONT ROYAL -- Town and county officials agree that improvements to Happy Creek Road should provide better safety and access to the corridor.

On the roads

Interstate 81: Debris removal, delineator work and bridge washing, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in Shenandoah County. Debris removal, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in Frederick and Warren counties. Interstate 66: Debris removal, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. U.S. 50: Paving in Clarke...

Residents keep eyes on road

FRONT ROYAL -- As construction continues on improvements to Happy Creek Road, some residents hope the inconveniences will be worth it when the work is completed.

Brothers die in single-car crash

EDINBURG -- A pair of Luray brothers died in a single-car crash just south of Edinburg early Friday morning.

Tractor-trailer, pickup block lane

TOMS BROOK -- A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 Friday afternoon left one person with minor injuries.

Zion Church Road will close

FRONT ROYAL -- Zion Church Road will be closed for bridge and guardrail work, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

South River Road to close Tuesday

FRONT ROYAL -- A pipe replacement project on South River Road has been rescheduled for Tuesday.

Maintenance to close part of road

FRONT ROYAL -- A portion of Commerce Avenue will be closed Tuesday for curb, gutter and sidewalk maintenance.

Traffic signals to be deactivated

STEPHENS CITY -- Motorists using Fairfax Pike may see some delays near Double Church Road on Sunday.

Speed limit reduced for work

FRONT ROYAL -- The speed limit on Happy Creek Road will be reduced to 25 mph beginning Wednesday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.