The Rainbow Road Club plans to stay open as long as possible before the project to widen Route 340 demolishes the building. Read the Full Story >>
Route 340
The Road Ahead For Jefferson County
Route 340 is finally being widened south of Charles Town (below) and the construction of new homes continues to tick up dramatically. There is still a lot of open space and active farmland in the county, but many residents have concerns. Read the Full Story >>
Traffic Bottlenecks During The First Week Of Route 340 Project
Commuters experienced significant delays traveling through the intersection of Route 9 and Harpers Ferry Road in Loudoun County and across the Rumsey Bridge leading into Shepherdstown during the first week of the Route 340 rockslide remediation project. Read the Full Story >>
Route 340 Closure Begins Early In The Morning On September 12
Route 340 will be closed between Chestnut Hill Road and Harpers Ferry Road starting September 12 2023. Read the Full Story >>
Route 340 Closure Will Affect Traffic For Three Months
Route 340 between Harpers Ferry Road and the Potomack River Bridge will be closed to stablize the rock cliff above between Sept. 12 and Dec. 20 2023. The road will be closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the project. Read the Full Story >>
Route 340 Closure Traffic Will Hit Jefferson County And Surrounding Region
Alternate routes to the official Route 340 detour have bottlenecks and speed limits. Read the Full Story >>
Making Connections To Overcome Roadblocks
A lot of what makes local government work is listening to what’s on people's minds and connecting to the right resources to solve problems. Read the Full Story >>
Harpers Ferry Roadblock Begins Sep. 12
If you travel Route 340 between Harpers Ferry and Maryland, mark September 12 on your calendar. The roadway will close for 90 days to stabilize the rock wall above the road. Read the Full Story >>