VDOT Manager Emphasizes Preventive Road Maintenance in Shenandoah County
In Shenandoah County, Virginia, VDOT manager Eric Lewis emphasized the importance of preventive road maintenance, like clearing drainage pipes, to prevent water ponding and potholes. He also highlighted the need for work zone safety to ensure public and employee safety…
Harrisonburg, VA, October 28, 2026 —
In Shenandoah County, Virginia, VDOT manager Eric Lewis emphasized preventive road maintenance, including clearing drainage pipes, as a way to help prevent water from ponding on roads and potholes from forming.
Lewis also highlighted work zone safety, saying it is important to protect both the public and road crews. The maintenance and safety measures, as described in the available information, are intended to extend the life of roadways and save taxpayer money.
The information provided does not identify a specific road, maintenance project, work schedule or cost. It also does not state whether any particular drainage pipes have recently been cleared or whether a work zone safety initiative is underway. No figures were provided on the extent of ponding or potholes in the county, or on potential savings from preventive work.
The remarks focus on two aspects of road upkeep: maintaining drainage infrastructure and protecting people where roadway work takes place. Clearing drainage pipes is presented as a preventive measure against water ponding and potholes, while work zone safety is linked to the well-being of both road users and employees.
Further details about the scope or timing of maintenance activities were not provided. The information also does not specify which work zone practices are being used or describe any particular safety incident. Lewis’s comments frame prevention and safety as connected to preserving roads and managing taxpayer costs, without giving an estimate of the financial effect.
Story summarized from the original created by Mike Staley on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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