Quick Facts

The City of Staunton has:

• 285 moving lane miles of streets
• 134 linear miles of streets
• 18 highway bridges
• More than 680 acres of right-of-way
• 50 miles of storm drain
• 48 traffic signals

Street Paving

Paving is an expensive undertaking, and one of the most misunderstood.

The exact date, time, and sequence of annual street paving work are unknown, except for the work generally taking place in spring. It is difficult to set an exact schedule because timing is subject to change as a result of inclement weather conditions and operational delays. When possible, cones will be placed along the streets one to two weeks before roadwork begins letting community members know a start date for that specific section of roadwork.

Drivers should use alternate routes and expect delays, detours and minor interruptions. Motorists are also encouraged to allow extra travel time in these areas and to be mindful of city workers and crews.

Streets are chosen for repaving based on a variety of factors, including their condition and how recently they have been paved. VDOT also rides with Staunton employees along primary roads to further determine higher priority. The city also coordinates closely with private utilities to prevent the paving of roads that are likely to be disturbed for utility work in the near future.