Salem - The Extra Mile - September 2023

GOING THE EXTRA MILE
Citizens Express Gratitude for VDOT
I submitted a pothole repair request
yesterday. I left my house around 11:00
this morning and the potholes had
already been filled. That’s an amazing
response time! Thank you to the local
office for being so responsive as I’m sure
they have plenty of other things to do.
- K. Mawyer, Burnt Chimney AHQ
Thank you for removing the downed
tree from the road so promptly! Much
Appreciated!
- J. Mitchell, Willis AHQ
This new hydraulic broom is being used to
remove debris ahead of line-painting crews
AROUND THE DISTRICT
You did an amazing job grading Runnett
Bag Road on Route 715!
- T. Vidovic, Check AHQ
Thank you to the crews who come out
and remove trees from the roads. You
always come out quickly when I make
reports. You are the unsung heroes of
VDOT!
- S. Gill, Sydnorsville AHQ
I was very pleased with the recent
mowing job. I can now see without
pulling into the road. The gentleman that
called me was very professional.
- Anonymous, Southwest AHQ
I would like to compliment the local area
headquarters for the great work they
have done. Thank you!
- S. Prock, Martinsville AHQ
Left to right, Tim Duncan and Kurdtis Osborne of Hanging
Rock AHQ were on scene for a rainy touch-a-truck event
at Green Hill Park in Roanoke County
Pearisburg AHQ completed sidewalk repairs this
summer in the Town of Rich Creek in Giles County.
Just a couple of days ago I submitted a
request to have our road graded. It has
been completed already! Red Hill Road
has never looked better. And the ditches
were cleared just in time for the storms
coming through today. The local VDOT
crews here in Big Island are the best.
Thanks so much!
- K. Moore, Big Island AHQ
The man grading the road did an
excellent job on Lovell Road NE!
- T. Simpkins, Check AHQ
Thank you to everyone who had a hand
in getting the limbs taken care of so
quickly. The guys did an awesome job on
the trees. I really appreciate it!
- D. Dalton, Big Island AHQ
I had a fantastic experience with the
crew that worked on the culvert pipe
replacement. Thanks so much!
- K. Graham, New London AHQ
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Southwest AHQ enjoyed a recognition lunch for winning last year’s dry-run competition.
New Hires
Michael Shaw, Operator, Dublin AHQ
Patrick Roberts, Operator, Fancy Gap AHQ
Jeremiah Showalter, Operator, Laurel AHQ
Andrew Nichols, Traffic Engineer, SWRO
Timothy Duncan, Operator, Hanging Rock AHQ
Nicholas Schrecongost, Natural Resources
Specialist, Salem Environmental
Anthony Savage, Laborer, Hillsville AHQ
Justin Trimble, Laborer, Laurell AHQ
Promotions/Transfers/
Relocations
Lucas Showalter, Apprentice, Salem Southern
Construction Area
EMPLOYEE UPDATES
Virginia Department of Transportation
Salem District
Office of Communications
731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
jeremy.bartlett@vdot.virginia.gov
540-387-5250
©2023 Commonwealth of Virginia
Dustin Osborne, Operator, Hillsville AHQ
Darrell Sowers, Interstate Maintenance
Operator Manager, Salem Maintenance
Gary Isley, Operator, Martinsville Sign Shop
Matthew Stump, Operator, Pearisburg AHQ
Retirements
Senior Engineer Mark McKissick retired from
Location and Design after 30 years of service.
Operator Helbert Treadway retired from
Sydnorsville AHQ after 29 years of service.
Deaths
Retiree Scott Stewardson passed away in
August.
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