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VDOT Hot Spots

by | Dec 18, 2017 | Traffic

From VDOT
District-wide Replacement of Lens in Snow Plowable Markers

(Update) Monday ˗˗ Thursday, 8 a.m. ˗˗ 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate lane closures or alternating traffic with flagging operations on various primary routes. Crews are replacing the lens in snow plowable markers on various roads throughout the district. Motorists should expect slow moving construction equipment and delays near the mobile work zone. The mobile work zone will periodically pull over to allow congestion to clear.

Caroline County
Route 17 Northbound
Route 207 (Rogers Clark Boulevard)
Route 301 Northbound

King George County
Route 301 Northbound (Salem Church Road to Dahlgren Road)

Spotsylvania County
Route 3 Eastbound
Route 208 (Courthouse Road)

Interstate 95 (Exit 140/Courthouse Road)

Work is underway on a project to improve the I-95 interchange at Exit 140 (Route 630/Courthouse Road). The project includes building a diverging diamond interchange at Exit 140, relocating the Courthouse Road and Route 1 intersection to the south to align with Hospital Center Boulevard, and widening Courthouse Road to four lanes from Cedar Lane to Ramoth Church Road.

Interstate 95 Southbound
(New) Monday, Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. A single right lane on I-95 southbound will be closed at Exit 140 to allow crews to remove temporary concrete barrier and paving near the on-ramp. All lanes will reopen by 10 a.m. the following morning except on Friday when all lanes will reopen by 4:30 a.m. The on-ramp carrying traffic from Courthouse Road to I-95 southbound will be narrowed to allow crews to work safely along the shoulder of the ramp. Drivers should be alert to construction crews and equipment working along merge area and shoulder of the ramp. Expect brief delays.

Interstate 95 Northbound
(New) Wednesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. A single right lane on I-95 northbound will be closed at Exit 140 for milling and paving near the on-ramp. The on-ramp carrying traffic from Courthouse Road to I-95 northbound will be narrowed to allow crews to work safely along the right lane and shoulder of the ramp. Drivers should be alert to construction crews and equipment working along merge area and shoulder of the ramp. Expect brief delays.

Route 630 (Courthouse Road)
(New) Monday ˗˗ Thursday, 8:30 a.m. ˗˗ 2 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. ˗˗ 12 p.m. Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Courthouse Road between Cedar Lane and Walpole Street for grading and pipe work as part of the widening project. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.

Winding Creek Road
(New) Monday ˗˗ Thursday, 8:30 a.m. ˗˗ 2 p.m., Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Winding Creek Road for grading and pipe work as part of the widening project. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.

Snowbird Lane
(New) Monday ˗˗ Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. ˗˗ 2 p.m., Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Snowbird Lane for grading and pipe work as part of the widening project. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.

Interstate 95 Exit 130/Route 3/Fredericksburg Interchange Improvement Project

Construction is underway to improve safety on Interstate 95 and Route 3 at the Exit 130 interchange in Fredericksburg. Motorists should be prepared for the following lane closures, construction activity, and temporary traffic shifts on Route 3, I-95 at Exit 130 and/or Central Park shopping area.

I-95 Southbound at Exit 130
(New) Sunday ˗˗ Tuesday, 10 p.m. ˗˗ 9 a.m. A single right lane on I-95 southbound near Exit 130 will be closed to allow crews to work safely near the interchange. Expect brief delays.

Exit 130B Off-Ramp
(New) Sunday ˗˗ Thursday, 9 p.m. ˗˗ 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday ˗˗ 6 a.m. Friday The Exit 130 off-ramp will be reduced to a single lane from I-95 southbound to Route 3 westbound at Carl D. Silver Parkway. All lanes will reopen at 1 p.m. the following day except on Friday, when all lanes will reopen at 6 a.m. Expect brief delays at the interchange.

Route 3 Westbound
Sunday ˗˗ Friday, 10 p.m. ˗˗ 9 a.m. Expect a single, right lane on westbound Route 3 to be closed for utility work overnight until the 9 a.m. the following morning . Motorists will still be able to enter Central Park by accessing Carl D. Silver Parkway. Expect brief, overnight delays.

Interstate 95 Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Work is underway to improve the deck and substructure on several bridges located on I-95 in Stafford and Spotsylvania.

Stafford County: I-95 Bridge over Potomac Creek at mile marker 137
The I-95 bridges over Potomac Creek are located just before Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) at mile marker 137.

· I-95 Southbound:
o Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. ˗˗ 10 a.m.
§ 9 p.m. – one lane closed
§ 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. – two lanes closed
§ 4:30 a.m. ˗˗ 10 a.m. A single lane will remain closed until 10 a.m. the following morning.

­ I-95 Northbound:
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. ˗˗ 3:30 p.m.
Expect alternating, single lane closures.

Spotsylvania County: I-95 Bridge over Ni River at mile marker 121
The I-95 bridges over the Ni River are located just south of Exit 126/Massaponax at mile marker 121.
· ­ I-95 Northbound:
o Monday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. ˗˗ 4:30 a.m.
§ 9 p.m. – one lane closed
§ 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. – two lanes closed
§ All lanes will reopen at 4:30 a.m.

Interstate 95 at Exit 118/Mudd Tavern Road Widening and Bridge Replacement Project

Crews are working to improve the interchange on Interstate 95 at Exit 118 (Mudd Tavern Road). The project will build a new I-95 overpass and improve on and off-ramps on Mudd Tavern Road, improve Mudd Tavern Road east of I-95, and Mallard Road.

Interstate 95 Northbound at Exit 118
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. A single, left lane on I-95 northbound will be closed at the interchange for construction activities. Expect brief delays.

Interstate 95 Southbound at Exit 118
Monday – Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A single, left lane on I-95 southbound will be closed at the interchange for construction activities. Expect brief delays.

Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road)
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Mudd Tavern Road near the Exit 118 interchange for storm sewer installation. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.

Mallard Road
(New) Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Mallard Road to allow crews to work safely. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Expect brief delays.

Stafford County Work Zones

Route 3 Business (Kings Highway)
(New) Monday ˗˗ Tuesday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 3 p.m. Expect a right lane to be closed on Route 3 Business westbound near Cool Springs Road to Chatham Heights Road to allow crews to inspect the bridge over CSX railroad tracks. Expect brief delays.

Route 3 Westbound Business
Monday ˗˗ Friday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 4 p.m. Expect a single lane closure on Route 3 westbound near the flyover to Blue Gray Parkway for guardrail repair. Flaggers will direct drivers in the work zone Expect brief delays near the work zone.

Route 218 (Butler Road)
(New) Monday ˗˗ Tuesday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 3 p.m. Expect single, alternating lane closures on Butler Road between Chatham Heights Road and Deacon Road to allow crews to inspect the bridge over CSX railroad tracks. Expect brief delays.

Routine Maintenance
Monday − Friday, 6 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Stay alert for mobile lane closures. Crews will perform routine maintenance activities at the following locations:

Route 3 (Kings Highway) – shoulder repair and ditch cleaning
Route 608 (Brooke Road) – ditch cleaning
Route 628 (Winding Creek Road) – vegetation control
Route 630 (Courthouse Road) – vegetation control
Route 631 (Coaling Landing Road) – pothole patching
Route 1358 (Potomac Overlook Road) – ditch cleaning
Spotsylvania County Work Zones

Interstate 95 Southbound at Exit 126/Massaponax
(Update) Monday ˗˗ Wednesday, 9 p.m. ˗˗ 6 a.m. A single lane on I-95 southbound at Exit 126/Massaponax will close at 9 p.m. to allow crews to make repairs to the bridge over Route 1 followed by a double lane closure at 10 p.m. Double lane closures will end at 4:30 a.m. A single lane will remain closed until 6 a.m. Expect overnight delays.

Route 3
(New) Tuesday ˗˗ Thursday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 2 p.m. Expect a single, right lane to be closed on Route 3 (Plank Road) near Altoona Drive for utility and permit work. Expect brief delays.

Route 1 at Mudd Tavern Road
Monday ˗˗ Friday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 5 p.m. Expect single, alternating lane closures on Route 1 near Mudd Tavern Road for traffic engineering work. Expect brief delays.

Routine Maintenance
Monday − Friday, 6 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Stay alert for mobile lane closures. Crews will perform routine maintenance activities at the following locations:

Route 643 (Haley’s Mill Road) – brush removal
Route 643 (Williams Road) – brush removal
Route 721 (Grand Brooks Road) – brush removal
Route 1747 (Westley Drive) – pipe repairs
Lee’s Hill Subdivision – shoulder repairs
Caroline County Work Zone

Interstate 95 Southbound at Mile Marker 112
(New) Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Expect the right two lanes on I-95 southbound to be closed at mile marker 112 which is before Exit 110 (Ladysmith) for pothole patching. Expect brief delays.

Routine Maintenance
Monday − Friday, 6 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Stay alert for mobile lane closures. Crews will perform routine maintenance activities at the following locations:

Route 17 (Tidewater Trail) – brush removal
Route 301 (A.P. Hill Boulevard) – debris pickup and other maintenance work
Route 617 (Fortune Drive) – ditch cleaning
Route 624 (Tignor Road) – pipe repairs
Route 633 (Bulls Church Road) – tree removal operations
Route 634 (Michaels Road) – litter pickup
Route 643 (File Road) – shoulder repairs
Route 652 (Sign Board Road) – litter pickup
Route 701 (Carolwood Lane) – tree removal operations

King and Queen County Work Zone

Route 14
(New) Tuesday ˗˗ Friday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 4 p.m. Expect alternating, single lane closures on Route 14 near Tastine Road and Darnell Road for guardrail repair. Expect brief delays.

King William County Work Zone

Route 360
(Update) Tuesday ˗˗ Friday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 4 p.m. Expect a single left lane on Route 360 eastbound to be closed near the Moncuin Creek Bridge for guardrail repair. Expect brief delays.

Lancaster County/Middlesex County Work Zone

Route 3 and Robert O. Norris Bridge
Temporary traffic signals are installed at the center spans of the Norris Bridge on Route 3 between Lancaster and Middlesex counties. Two temporary signals control one-way, alternating traffic at the bridge’s center spans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crews are using the closed lane to paint the center spans of the bridge over the Rappahannock River. The signals will remain in place until the end of the painting project in June 2018.
Middlesex County Work Zone

Route 17 (Tidewater Trail)
Sunday ˗˗ Friday, 9 p.m. ˗˗ 5 a.m. Expect a single left lane to be closed on southbound Route 17 near Lovers Retreat Lane for sign repairs. Expect brief delays.

Richmond County Work Zone

Route 360
(New) Tuesday ˗˗ Friday, 9 a.m. ˗˗ 4 p.m. Expect alternating, single lane closures on Route 360 eastbound and westbound near Route 624 (Newland Road) for guardrail repair. Expect brief delays.

Highway Improvement Projects

The following projects are underway in the Fredericksburg District. For more information about a specific project visit the Fredericksburg District project page on www.VirginiaDOT.org.

City of Fredericksburg

· Interstate 95 at Route 3 (Exit 130)
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/interstate_95_safety_improvements_at_route_3_exit_130.asp

Stafford County

· I-95/Route 630 (Courthouse Road) Widening and Interchange Relocation
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/interstate_95-route_630_courthouse_road_interchange_relocation_and_route_630_widening.asp

· Route 610 Widening Project
This is a Stafford County project. Details can be found: https://staffordcountyva.gov/1559/Garrisonville-Road-Widening
Spotsylvania County

· Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) Interstate 95 Overpass Replacement and Road Improvements East of I-95
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/route_606_mudd_tavern_road_i-95_overpass_replacement_and_road_improvements_east_of_i-95.asp
· Route 1 and Route 620 (Harrison Road)
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/route_1_and_route_620_harrison_road_intersection_improvements.asp

Caroline County/King George County

· Route 301 at Rappahannock River
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/route_301_bridge_rehabilitation.asp

Gloucester County

· Route 662 (Allmondsville Road) Bridge Replacement
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/route_662_allmondsville_road_bridge_replacement_project_over_fox_creek.asp

Lancaster County/Middlesex County

· Robert. O. Norris Bridge Painting Project
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/route_3_at_robert_o._norris_bridge_painting_project.asp

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