Area road work this week

Exit 126 (Spotsylvania)

Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound starting at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126 for bridge work. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m.

Exit 133 (Route 17) Ramp Closure and Detour

Monday – Friday, Midnight – 3 a.m. The I-95 northbound on-ramp from Route 17 northbound will close each evening. Signs will guide drivers along the route. Click here for the detour map.

Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton)

Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating single lane closures on the I-95 northbound off-ramp to Route 17.

Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)

Monday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating double lane closures followed by a full 30 minute traffic stop between midnight and 3 a.m. to replace an overhead sign.

Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)

Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure between mile markers 134-135 in Stafford for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.

Exit 133 (Route 17) Ramp Closure and Detour

Monday – Friday, Midnight – 3 a.m. The I-95 southbound off-ramp to Route 17 northbound toward Warrenton will close each evening. Signs will guide drivers along the detour route. Click here for the detour map.

Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Off-Ramp

Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 southbound off-ramp to Route 1 for construction.

Route 1 Southbound

Wednesday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Single lane closure between Clara Smith Drive and Glen Meadows Drive. Final construction activities for the South River bridge rehabilitation project.

Route 1 and Route 639 (Ladysmith Road)

Tuesday – Thursday, midnight – 5 p.m. Lane closures are possible during traffic signal equipment inspection. Follow traffic control direction at scene.

Route 2 at Bowie’s Pond

24-hour work zone. Temporary traffic signals on Route 2 at the bridge over Bowie’s Pond are directing one-way, alternating traffic for a bridge maintenance project. Route 2 traffic will remain in this work zone pattern through spring 2024. Learn more about the project.

Route 207 Westbound

Monday – Tuesday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating lane closures on Route 207 westbound over Polecat Creek for bridge maintenance.

Route 639 (Ladysmith Road) and Sheetz

Tuesday – Thursday, midnight – 5 p.m. Lane closures are possible during traffic signal equipment inspection. Follow traffic control direction at scene.

Essex County

Route 17 Northbound

Monday – Tuesday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating lane closures on Route 17 northbound over Mt. Landing Creek for bridge maintenance.

Route 644 Eastbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure on eastbound Route 644 near Route 602.

Essex County and Richmond County

Downing Bridge

Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Route 360 traffic crossing the Downing Bridge over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane for bridge maintenance. One-way, alternating traffic will be directed through the work zone assisted by automated flagging devices on the bridge.

Route 17 Northbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure near Route 614.

King and Queen County

Route 14

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lane closures with one-way, alternating traffic as needed between the Route 33 intersection and the Gloucester County line, and between the Route 360 and the Route 33 intersection. Mobile work zone to replace lenses in pavement markers.

King George County

Route 301 Northbound at Nice Bridge

Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Right lane closure between Barnesfield Road and the Nice Bridge.

Route 301 Northbound and Southbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure on southbound Route 301 near Route 3 and single lane closure on northbound Route 301 at Route 218.

Route 30

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lane closures with one-way, alternating traffic as needed between the Caroline County line and the Route 360 intersection. Mobile work zone to replace lenses in pavement markers.

Route 360 Westbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure at Moncuin Creek.

Route 632 Northbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure at the at the bridge over Pamunkey River. Flaggers will alternate one-way traffic through the work zone.

Route 3

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lane closures with one-way, alternating traffic as needed between the Norris Bridge and Blueberry Point Road, between Routes 619 and 722, and Good Luck Road and Dilvers Road. Mobile work zone to replace lenses in pavement markers.

Route 3

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lane closures with one-way, alternating traffic as needed between Route 33 and the Mathews County line. Mobile work zone to replace lenses in pavement markers.

Route 17 Northbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure near Route 602.

Route 33

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lane closures with one-way, alternating traffic as needed between Mill Creek Lane and Irmas Lane. Mobile work zone to replace lenses in pavement markers.

Northumberland County

Route 360 Eastbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure near Callao Moose Lodge entrance.

Route 1 Southbound

Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Alternating lane closures near I-95 interchange for construction.

Route 1

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closures on Route 1 for permit work between Hickory Ridge Road and Larkin Circle, Mudd Tavern Road and Arcadia Road.

Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road)

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating lane closures between I-95 and Taverneer Lane for paving.

Route 608 (Massaponax Church Road)

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic between Route 1 and Hall Industrial Drive for permit work.

Route 639 (Leavells Road)

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Flagging crew will alternate, one-way traffic on Leavells Road at Massaponax Creek.

Route 1 Southbound

Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Single lane closure between Little Forest Church Road and Woodstock Lane. Utility work under permit. This work will be underway at this location on weekdays through early April 2024.

Route 17

Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Alternating single lane closures on Route 17 northbound and southbound at the bridge over Deep Run. Bridge maintenance.

Route 17 Northbound

Monday – Friday, 6 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure for utility work near the South Gateway Drive intersection.

Route 17 Southbound

Monday – Friday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure to remove barrier wall between Sanford Drive and Short Street.

Route 626 (Leeland Road)

Monday – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 3:30. Bridge maintenance. Flaggers will alternate one-way traffic on Leeland Road at the bridge over CSX railroad tracks.

Route 684 (Mine Road)

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic between Greenspring Drive and Highpointe Boulevard for permit work.

Westmoreland County

Route 3 Eastbound

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Guardrail repair. Single lane closure near Route 202.

Additional Projects in Fredericksburg District

Caroline County

Route 1 over South River Bridge Rehabilitation

Construction is substantially complete on a $4 million project to rehabilitate the Route 1 bridge over the South River, which is located in the Ladysmith area. The project improved the condition of the 97-year-old bridge through substructure and superstructure repairs, and installation of a new concrete travel surface. All four lanes of Route 1 have reopened.

Route 2

Temporary traffic signals on Route 2 at the bridge over Bowie’s Pond are directing one-way, alternating traffic for a bridge maintenance project. Route 2 traffic will remain in this work zone pattern through spring 2024. Read the news release here.

Route 639 (Ladysmith Road) Widening

Construction is substantially complete to widen Route 639 (Ladysmith Road) to four lanes between I-95 and just west of Route 1, with all new travel lanes open. Final construction activities are underway. All work will be complete by May 2024.

Route 628 (Dorrell Road/Spring Cottage Road) Bridge Closure

Dorrell Road/Spring Cottage Road is closed at the bridge over the Mattaponi River, located at the King and Queen and King William county line. The road will remain closed until spring 2025. A bridge superstructure replacement project is under design and will be advertised for construction in spring 2024. The bridge closed for motorist safety in March 2023 after a routine inspection found significant deterioration in key bridge elements. Motorists should follow signs posted along the detour route.

Route 604 (Herring Creek Road)

Herring Creek Road is closed to through traffic between Route 628 (Dorrell Road) and Route 600 (W. River Road) through early March 2024. Crews are addressing bridge scour, which is the erosion of soil around a bridge’s foundation. Addressing the scour improves the bridge condition and ensures it remains open to carry vehicles of all weights. Motorists should follow signs posted along the detour route.

Route 629 (Jacks Creek Road)

A portion of Jacks Creek Road is closed through mid-Feb. 2024 for the installation of a concrete box culvert. The project is replacing the existing culvert, which consists of three corrugated metal drainage pipes built in 1943. A detour is in place.

Route 637 (County Bridge Road)

County Bridge Road is closed to through traffic at the bridge over Cat Point Creek due to damage following heavy rain and flooding in summer 2021. A bridge replacement is under construction. County Bridge Road will remain closed to through traffic until the new bridge reopens by April 2024.

Spotsylvania County

I-95 Southbound Exit 126 Off-Ramp and Route 1 Southbound

A second right turn lane is under construction from the I-95 southbound off-ramp at exit 126 onto Route 1 southbound. Route 1 southbound is being widened from the off-ramp to Southpoint Parkway with an additional turn lane. A second right turn lane is being added from Route 1 southbound to Southpoint Parkway. Traffic islands will be installed along Southpoint Parkway as a safety improvement to allow left turns into driveways but restrict through and left-turning traffic exiting from side streets. Additional right turn lane added to Southpoint Parkway to Route 1 southbound. Project completion in Aug. 2025.

Route 3 and Orange Plank Road

Utility relocation is underway ahead of construction to modify the intersection of Route 3 and Orange Plank Rd. to a new traffic pattern to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce conflict points. Project completion in spring 2024.

Route 17 (Mills Drive) Overpass Replacement and Widening

Construction started in Dec. 2020 to replace the existing two-lane interstate overpass on Route 17 with a four-lane bridge. Route 17 is being widened to four lanes until just east of the Hospital Boulevard/Germanna Point Drive intersection. A shared-use path, sidewalk, and pedestrian crossing equipment will be added as part of the project. Project contract completion is Feb. 2024.

Route 208 (Courthouse Road) and Hood Drive

Hood Drive is reduced to a single lane between Route 1 and Route 208 (Courthouse Road), carrying only northbound traffic. Southbound traffic should follow the posted detour along Courthouse Road and Route 1 southbound. New right and left turn lanes are under construction at an entrance to a future U.S. Veterans Health Administration outpatient clinic. Additional turn lanes will be built on northbound Hood Drive approaching Courthouse Road. A raised median on Hood Drive will separate northbound and southbound traffic between Courthouse Road and McGowan Drive. Additional sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian crossing equipment will be installed at the intersection. Project completion in June 2024.

Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) Widening

Mudd Tavern Road is being widened to four lanes between I-95 and Route 1. A new secondary access route, Route 2092, will be built parallel to Mudd Tavern Road, and will connect with South Roxbury Mill Road and Dan Bell Lane. Project completion in May 2025.

Westmoreland County

Route 621 (North Tidwells Road) Bridge Replacement

North Tidwells Road is closed for a bridge replacement project over an unnamed tributary of the Lower Machodoc Creek. The road will be closed to traffic at the bridge until Jan. 2024. The project is replacing an existing timber deck bridge with a new concrete structure on concrete abutments and piles. Vehicles of all legal weights will be able to cross the new bridge. A detour route is posted.

Route 658 (Monroe Bay Circle)

Monroe Bay Circle is reduced to a single travel lane with a temporary bridge spanning Monroe Creek. A temporary traffic signal is directing one-way, alternating traffic. The bridge is a temporary measure to maintain traffic flow while a bridge replacement project is advanced.

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