CSX plans to close two railroad crossings in Chesterfield County for repairs, according to a recent announcement. The closures will affect Route 1622 (Brinkley Road) and Route 611 (Kingsland Road), starting Monday, March 9 at 6 a.m. Both roads are expected to reopen by Wednesday, March 11 at 5 p.m., weather permitting.
Drivers are advised to use the posted detour routes during the closure period. For Brinkley Road, westbound traffic should travel south on Route 145 (Chester Road), west on Route 2001 (Old Lane), north on Route 637 (Hopkins Road), east on Route 1452 (Thurston Road) to Route 1620 (Dorsey Road), and return to Brinkley Road. Eastbound drivers should go west on Route 1620 (Dorsey Road) to Route 1452 (Thurston Road), south on Route 637 (Hopkins Road), east on Route 2001 (Old Lane), north on Route 145 (Chester Road), and back to Brinkley Road.
For Kingsland Road, westbound traffic is directed south on Route 145 (Chester Road), west on Route 2001 (Old Lane), north on Route 637 (Hopkins Road), and east on Route 611 (Kingsland Road). Eastbound vehicles should travel west on Route 611 (Kingsland Road), south on Route 637 (Hopkins Road), east on Route 2001(Old Lane), north on Route 145 (Chester Road), and return to Kingsland Road.
The schedule for this work may change. Questions or concerns about the project can be directed to Angela Nelis of Southern Commercial Development at 803-808-3600.
Motorists seeking up-to-date information about road conditions or traffic can check Virginia’s statewide system at 511Virginia, use the free mobile app, or call 511 from any phone in Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Transportation oversees the planning, construction, and maintenance of state roads, bridges, and tunnels as part of its mission to provide a safe and efficient transportation system. The agency manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country and offers services such as highway maintenance and real-time traffic management through tools like Virginia’s statewide traveler information system. VDOT operates from its headquarters in Richmond.
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