Virginia Department of Transportation Press Releases

Richmond District Traffic Alert UPDATE: Sections of Matoaca and Hickory roads to close in Chesterfield County the week of July 20 ...

Update (July 22): Work on Hickory Road is rescheduled for July 23 due to weather. See details below.RICHMOND – The Virgina Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be closing sections of Route 600 (Matoaca Road) and Route 628 (Hickory Road) in Chesterfield …

Route 867 Bridge Over I-81 in Rockingham County to Close for Repairs

STAUNTON – The Route 867 (North River Road) bridge over Interstate 81 in Rockingham County will be closed to traffic for up to a week beginning Thursday night, July 30, as crews make repairs related to a vehicle strike that occurred last fall. During the …

Richmond District Traffic Alert: A section of Falstone Road to close in Chesterfield County for pipe replacement

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close a section of Route 2319 (Falstone Road) between Route 2320 (Bonnie Brae Road) and Route 2320 (Southmoor Road) in Chesterfield County for a pipe replacement project. Weather permitting, …

Popes Head Road safety improvements hybrid public information meeting in Fairfax July 28

FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a hybrid public information meeting Tuesday, July 28, on planned safety improvements along approximately one-fifth of a mile of Popes Head Road (Route 654) between Quiet Brook Road (Route 7447) …

Route 208 (Courthouse Road) Closed at Leavells Road in Spotsylvania County

FREDERICKSBURG – (2:20 p.m.) Route 208 (Courthouse Road) eastbound and westbound are closed at the intersection with Route 639 (Leavells Road) in Spotsylvania County due to downed utility lines. Utility crews are on site making repairs, but lanes may be …

UPDATE: I-81 South Lane and Ramp Closures Delayed Due to Weather

UPDATE: I-81 South Lane and Ramp Closures Delayed Due to Weather The I-81 ramp and lane restrictions originally planned for Thursday night, July 23, will now take place on the night of Monday, July 27.  The brief on-ramp closures from Route 250 (Jefferson …

Richmond District Traffic Alert: Ramps closing in Midlothian at Route 288 with Route 60 and Otterdale Road July 27-30 for paving   ...

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and its contractor, will close two ramps along Route 288 near the interchange with Route 60 in Midlothian from July 27-30 for paving. Motorists should follow the posted detours or seek alternate …

Richmond District Traffic Alert: A section of Carson Road to close in Dinwiddie for culvert replacement July 27- August 10

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close a section of Route 703 (Carson Road) between Route 693 (Williamson Road) and Route 670 (Old Stage Road) in Dinwiddie County from July 27 through August 10 for a culvert replacement. …

Public comment invited on Culpeper Intersection and Multimodal Improvements Bundle

CULPEPER – The public is invited to learn more and comment on a proposed project bundle to improve five intersections within the Town of Culpeper and Culpeper County. An in-person design public hearing will be held: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026* 4-6 p.m. Germanna …

Bridge Replacement to Begin on Monday, July 27 on Windmill Point Road in Lancaster County

FREDERICKSBURG – Construction to replace a bridge on Route 695 (Windmill Point Road) over Oyster Creek in Lancaster County is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 27. Travelers can expect brief delays and temporary changes in the work zone during …

Harrison Road in Spotsylvania Closes Overnight Thursday, July 23

Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Harrison Road will close to through traffic between Gordon Road and Old Plank Road, reopening by 5 a.m. Friday, July 24 FREDERICKSBURG – Route 620 (Harrison Road) in Spotsylvania County will close to through traffic …

Traffic Alert: Route 663 to close at its intersection with Route 114 in Montgomery County for pipe replacement

SALEM – Weather permitting, starting at 6 a.m. Monday, August 3, Route 663 (Walton Road) in Montgomery County will be closed at its intersection with Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) for a pipe replacement near the intersection. All Walton Road traffic will …

I-81 South Lane and Ramp Closures Near Staunton July 21-23 to Prepare for Traffic Shift

STAUNTON - Interstate 81 South near Staunton will have a variety of lane and interchange ramp closures Tuesday and Thursday nights (July 21 and July 23) as contractors shift traffic to new inside lanes as part of the interstate widening project. On Tuesday …

Adopt-a-Highway volunteers help keep Virginia beautiful and litter free

RICHMOND — About once a week for 15 years, James Downing has been cleaning trash from a stretch of road in Prince George County. Dirty diapers. Alcohol bottles. Cigarette butts. You name it, he says he’s picked it up. “It devalues the whole community,” …

Fairfax County Parkway southbound traffic shift in Fairfax Station July 22

FAIRFAX STATION – Weather permitting, on Wednesday, July 22, a long-term traffic shift will occur along southbound Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) between Burke Centre Parkway (Route 643) and Route 123 (Ox Road) as part of the Fairfax County Parkway …

Hampton Roads District Weekly Traffic Alert: July 19-25, 2026

All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov. NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge- …

East Washington Street Ramp to I-85 and I-95 south closed July 24-27

RICHMOND – In the city of Petersburg, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its contractor will close the westbound Route 460 Business (East Washington Street) ramp to I-85 and I-95 south starting at 7 p.m. on July 24 through 7 a.m. on July …

Salem District weekly traffic alert: July 17-24, 2026

The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New …

Fairfax County Parkway southbound lane closures between Route 29 and Popes Head Road July 19-20

Staunton District Traffic Alert for July 20 – July 24, 2026

STAUNTON – The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton District, which consists of 11 counties in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. Scheduled work is subject to wchange due to …