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1 I-64 - Alleghany Co.: Asphalt paving, guardrail replacement and installation of rumble strips. Expect

periodic daytime lane closures, EB and WB, from mile marker 19 to 24. Est. comp. Oct. 2007.

2 I-64 - Louisa & Albemarle Cos.: Pavement repairs and improvements to 13-mile WB section from Goochland Co.

line to Route 22. Expect lane closures and delays. Est. comp. Feb. 2008.

3 I-64/I-295 - Interchange Flyover - western Henrico Co: A new flyover bridge is being constructed

from I-64 east to I-295 north. The Pouncey Tract Rd. overpass will

be widened as well as I-64 between I-295 and Rt. 288. Expect overnight lane closures on Pouncey Tract, I-64 and I-295. Est. comp. spring 2009. www.i64info.com

4 I-64 - eastern Henrico Co. to New Kent Co.: Pavement overlay on I-64 between Laburnum Ave. (mile

marker 195) and the New Kent Co. line (mile marker 205) with lane closures 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sun. – Thurs. nights EB and Mon.-Thurs. nights WB. Expect delays Sun. nights from I-295 to both EB & WB I-64. Use Rt. 60 at Bottoms Bridge to I-64 /I-295 as an alternate. Est. comp. fall 2007.

5 I-64 - James City Co., Newport News & Hampton (Exits 237-261): Pavement repairs & roadway

improvements to 16 miles. Expect various overnight lane closures. Est. comp. spring 2008.

6 I-64- Chesapeake (Exits 289-291) Battlefield Blvd. Projects: Widening & new interchange project; expect

traffic shifts & delays. Night lane closures 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Est. comp. 2009. www.i64info.com.

7 I-66 at Rt. 15– Fauquier Co.: Asphalt paving and guardrail replacement operations with lane closures on WB

I- 66 from Prince William County Line to Route 245 and Route 15

SB from Route 28 to Culpeper County Line and 15 NB from Route 17 exit to Warrenton North Limit. Est. comp. October 2007.

8 I-77 - East River & Big Walker Mountain Tunnels: Expect lane closures & possibility of delays due to major

tunnel refurbishment project. Est. comp. fall 2008.

9 I-81 - Frederick Co.: Reconstruction of the interchange at exit 313. Construction includes new NB on-ramp bridge

over Abrams Creek & elimination of SB off/on ramp weave. Est. Comp. Dec. 2007.

10 I-81 - Rockingham Co.: Asphalt Resurfacing of the northbound lanes from MM 240.41 to MM 243.55,

including pavement planning, resurfacing, striping, and guardrail upgrades. Traffic will be restricted to one lane during the operations when work occurs between hours of 7 pm and 7 am. Est. comp. Oct. 2007.

11 I-81 - Augusta Co.: Asphalt paving, guardrail replacement and installation of rumble strips. Expect

periodic nighttime SB lane closures from mile marker 214 to 218. Est. Comp. Oct. 2007.

12 I-81 - Rockbridge Co.: Asphalt paving, guardrail replacement and installation of rumble strips. Expect

periodic nighttime southbound lane closures from mile marker 197 to 202. Est. Comp. Oct. 2007.

13 I-81 - Smyth Co.: Bridge repairs over I-81 on Routes 11 and 730 bridges may cause periodic delays.

Est. comp. summer 2008.

14 I-95/495 - Capitol Beltway - Alexandria/Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project: Under

construction between Telegraph Rd. in VA & MD 210. No mainline beltway closures during rush hours. Expect single-lane closures 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. & multiple lane closures 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. On occasion, multiple lane (and/or ramp closures/detours) closures may occur on weekends, and all lanes may close for 20 - minute intervals between midnight & 5 a.m. www.wilsonbridge.com or (877)INFOWWB (463-6992).

15 I-95/395/495 - Fairfax Co./Springfield Interchange Improvement Project: Under

construction on I-95/I-395 between exit 169 to exit 2/Edsall Rd. & on I-495 between exit 173/Van Dorn St. & exit 54 Braddock Rd. Expect single-lane closures 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to noon on Fri.. continued

Major Highway Construction UpdateWatch out: Orange ahead! When traveling Virginia’s highways, keep an eye out for the color orange. Orange signs, cones and barrels mark highway construction and maintenance work areas. While this highway work might cause you a few inconveniences and even delays at times, it is vital for improving the Commonwealth’s transportation network and helping you get where you need to go.

“Give ’em a Brake!”The Virginia Department of Transportation wants you to know what to expect. These are the locations of some of the larger highway projects now under way on selected major highways in Virginia. This is only a partial list. You might encounter other short-term construction and maintenance projects in your travels, so remain alert. When you approach one of these work areas, be extra cautious and follow the instructions of all warning signs. Keep an eye out for highway workers, and “Give ‘em a Brake!”

September - December 2007

Two or more lanes may be closed 9:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. on occasion, all lanes may close for 15- 20 minutes betweenmidnight & 5 a.m., Mon- Thurs. 1-800-959-5222 or www.springfieldinterchange.com.

16 I-95 - Colonial Heights: Constructing a new ramp from westbound Temple Ave. to I-95 north. Expect 11

foot travel lanes on I-95 north and right shoulder closure at Exit 54 (Temple Ave.). Est. comp. July 2008.

17 I-295 - Hanover/Henrico Cos.: Paving on I-295 north between Pole Green Rd./Meadowbridge Rd.

interchange (mile marker 38) & (mile marker 39) through 2007. Expect overnight lane closures and some daytime construction during non peak hours.

18 Rt. 3 - Culpeper Co.: Construction is under way to upgrade a 2.8 -mile section from two to four lanes.

Intermittent lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers. Est. comp. Nov. 2007.

19 Rt. 11 - Montgomery Co.: Repairs to the bridge over Plum Creek are under way. The bridge is located

near Radford. Route 11 will be reduced to one lane, and a temporary signal will be installed. Vehicles wider than 10 feet 6 inches will be prohibited. Est. comp. Nov. 2007.

20 Rt. 15 - Fluvanna Co.: Construction of new bridge across the Rivanna River at Palmyra, downstream from

existing bridge. Expect intermittent delays and lane closures. Est. comp. Oct. 2007.

21 Rt. 15/460 - Business (Third St.) at Farmville Prince Edward Co.: Replacement of bridge over

Buffalo Creek and reconstruction of approaches. One-lane traffic in each direction at all times. Est. comp. fall 2008.

22 Rt. 23/58/224 - Scott Co.: Phase 1 - Moccasin Gap Interchange Project: Expect delays at the intersection of

Routes 23, 58 and 224 in the Moccasin Gap area. Est. comp. Dec. 2008.

23 Rt. 29 – Culpeper Co.: Asphalt paving and guardrail replacement operations with lane closures on SB lanes

from Bus. 29 to Madison Co. line and NB 29 lanes from Route 15 to Route 666. Est. comp. March 2008.

24 Rt. 29 - Nelson Co.: Asphalt paving and guardrail replacement operations with lane closures NB and SB at

various locations countywide. Est. comp. Nov. 2007.

25 Rt. 29 –Amherst, Campbell and Pittsylvania cos: Bridge repainting will result in lane closures and

possible delays. Est. comp. Dec. 2007.

26 Rt. 29, Rt. 29 - Business at Chatham – Pittsylvania Co: Replacement of bridge

superstructure over Rt. 29 will result in lane closures and possible delays. Rt. 29 business will be closed during the project. Est. comp. Nov. 2007.

27 Rt. 220 – Roanoke Co.: Work to repair the bridge over the railroad tracks located about 0.3 miles north

of Franklin Co. will reduce NB Rt. 220 traffic to one lane. Work is expected to begin in July. Est. comp. Nov. 2007.

28 Rt. 220 – Henry Co.: Work to repair the bridges over Marrowbone Creek in the NB and the SB lanes on Rt.

220 in Ridgeway may cause delays. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane in both directions. Work is expected to begin in June 2007.

29 Rt. 220 - Henry Co.: Work to replace overhead signs at various locations on Rt. 220 between Ridgeway

and Bassett Forks may cause periodic lane closures and possible delays. Work is expected to begin in early summer.

30 Rt. 220 in Henry Co. (Ridgeway): Work is under way to upgrade the turn lane from Rte. 220 S onto Rte.

87 and to install a new turn lane from Rte. 220 N onto Rte. 87. A new traffic signal will be installed at this intersection. Drivers should expect permanent and temporary lane closures. Speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. Work is expected to be completed later this year.

31 Rt. 340/55/22 – Warren Co.: Bridge replacement over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Work will

take place from Rt. 55 W to Rt. 637, just north of Front Royal. First phase should not have traffic delays. Est. comp. fall 2009.

32 Rt. 460 – Buchanan Co.: Bridge repair at Weller Yard, expect one-lane traffic during daylight hours on

Route 460 five miles from the Virginia/Kentucky line. Est. comp. fall 2007.

33 Rt. 460 - Grundy: Relocation of approximately one mile of Route 460 in downtown Grundy. Free shuttle

service available downtown during project. Est. comp. summer 2009.

34 Rt. 522 - Frederick Co.: Asphalt Resurfacing of three sections of Rt. 522 – Northbound Roadway from 1.62

mile north of Rt. 699 to the W. VA State line; NB roadway from 0.23 miles north of Rt. 760 to 0.79 miles north of Rt. 756; and SB roadway from Rt. 127 to Rt. 692. Traffic will be restricted to one lane during the daytime operations. Est. comp. is Dec. 2007.

Be alert in work zonesu Proceed with extreme caution

u Watch out for highway workers

u Drive at the posted speed (The fine for speeding in a work zone can be as high as $500)

u Don’t change lanes or pass in work zones

u Leave plenty of room between your vehicle and others around you

Travel Information:Toll-free numbers and Web sitesCall these numbers or visit these Web sites to learn about Virginia traffic conditions, incidents, events or work zones that could affect your travel. (Note: TTY users should call 711.) Current traffic and travel information on interstates and major routes

Call 511 or 1-800-578-4111 or visit 511Virginia.org

Report road hazardsCall the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD (7623) or visit VirginiaDOT.org

If you are involved in a crash Stop at once and render assistance. If no one is injured and the vehicles(s) can be moved to prevent traffic backups, do so -- it’s the law.

Other helpful numbersChesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (757) 331-2960Jamestown-Scotland Ferry 1-800-VAFERRYVirginia’s Smart Tag/E-ZPass 1-877-762-7824 or visit ezpassva.comVirginia State Police (804) 674-2000 Wireless/Cellular Users #77

For additional copies, please contact:

Office of Public Affairs1401 East Broad StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219(804) 786-2802 (TTY users, call 711)

E-Mail: Publications@VDOT.virginia.govWeb: VirginiaDOT.org

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Road Construction Ahead

September – December 2007

Your guide to current road construction in Virginia