Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are set to begin daytime lane closures on a section of Rolfe Highway (Route 31) in Surry County starting March 25. The closures will occur over several weeks as part of road resurfacing efforts, covering a 3.7-mile stretch from Colonial Trail East (Route 10) to about half a mile from the Scotland dock at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry.
The planned lane closures will take place mainly during weekday hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., reducing traffic to one lane under flagger control. Traffic will alternate in each direction, and motorists are advised to follow flagger instructions while traveling through the work zone.
Drivers heading to or from the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry should expect possible delays due to these daytime closures and are encouraged to allow extra travel time so as not to miss scheduled ferry departures from the Scotland docks. More information about ferry schedules can be found at www.JSFerry.org. Access for local properties and businesses along Rolfe Highway will remain open throughout the project, though all activities depend on weather conditions and may change accordingly.
According to the official website, the Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels across Virginia with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. The agency manages one of America’s largest state highway systems spanning tens of thousands of lane-miles according to its official website. Services provided include highway maintenance, traffic management via systems like Virginia 511, and oversight of land-use permits along state routes as stated by VDOT.
Virginia Department of Transportation also oversees planning, construction, and maintenance activities statewide according to its official site. The department has evolved since its beginnings as the State Highway Commission in 1906 into its current form managing expanding transportation infrastructure needs across Virginia according to VDOT’s history. Its headquarters is located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond as reported by VDOT.
