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I-95 traffic stops at exit 140 in Stafford early Wednesday morning

by | Jan 22, 2019 | Ted Schubel

From VDOT:

Interstate 95 northbound and southbound traffic at Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford County will be stopped for three intervals, up to 30 minutes at a time, between midnight and 5 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, for utility work as part of theĀ I-95 Interchange Reconfiguration and Courthouse Road widening project.

Virginia State Police will slowly roll traffic on I-95 northbound and southbound to a stop just after midnight near the Exit 140 interchange. Traffic will be stopped up to 30 minutes intermittently until 5 a.m. Wednesday for motorist safety.

All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m.

Virginia State Police will assist with traffic control.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging overnight travelers to use Route 1 or Route 301 to avoid delays.

Overhead message boards will warn drivers to stay alert for the work zones ahead and delays.

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