The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a series of roadworks and maintenance projects scheduled for the Fredericksburg District from July 6 to July 12, 2025. These activities include lane closures, resurfacing, and bridge repairs across various counties.
In Caroline County, secondary roads will undergo resurfacing from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with flagging crews directing traffic on several routes including Route 601 (Edgar Road) and Route 694 (Courtney Road).
Fredericksburg City will see alternating lane closures on Fall Hill Avenue from Monday through Friday for an intersection improvement project. Traffic will be managed by flaggers during these periods.
Essex County will experience alternating lane closures at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 360 in Tappahannock for signal work. Additionally, mobile pavement marking operations are planned from Tuesday to Saturday.
In King George County, guardrail repair near Route 218 will necessitate left lane closures on Route 301 Northbound from Monday through Friday.
Gloucester County’s Route 17 Northbound will have alternating lane closures for bridge repairs between Route 3 and Route 216. Mobile pavement marking is also scheduled along several routes in the county.
For Lancaster and Middlesex Counties, one-way traffic control will be implemented on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge over the Rappahannock River due to maintenance work from Tuesday to Friday.
Mathews County’s Route 223 over Milford Haven at Gwynn’s Island will have one-way traffic on Monday for a bridge inspection.
Spotsylvania County has multiple projects including milling and paving operations on Routes such as Route 1 and Plank Road. Guardrail installations are also planned along various sections of these routes throughout the week.
Stafford County’s Stefangia Road will undergo pavement marking work from Monday to Thursday with flaggers managing traffic flow.
Several long-term construction projects continue across the district, including bridge replacements in Caroline County and safety improvements at intersections in Gloucester County. The widening of Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsylvania is ongoing with expected completion updates forthcoming.
GWRideConnect offers ridesharing information services to assist commuters in navigating these disruptions by providing options like carpools and vanpools within the Fredericksburg area.
