Interstate 95 northbound travelers should expect delays overnight near Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) in the Fredericksburg area this week, with varying single- and double-lane closures scheduled between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday-Thursday.
Construction is underway to improve the interchange at Exit 126. This week, crews will be shifting the northbound travel lanes slightly to the left. This will provide space to build a new northbound auxiliary lane from the on-ramp to the vicinity of the Route 208 (Courthouse Road) overpass. This lane will help motorists entering I-95 accelerate and safely merge into traffic.
The $42 million project to improve the exit 126 interchange will also:
- Widen Route 1 near the interchange area to three lanes in each direction, and add a second left-turn lane onto I-95 northbound and southbound.
- Widen the I-95 on-ramps at the intersection.
- Build two noise barriers along southbound I-95.
Construction should be complete in September 2027.
The public can check 511Virginia for updates on the scheduled closures. Residents can also call 511 from any phone in Virginia, or download the free 511Virginia app for mobile devices.
