Construction has begun on a project to improve safety and traffic operations at the intersection of Fort Hunt Road (Route 629) and Rollins Drive/Westgrove Boulevard in Groveton, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The planned upgrades include building a channelizing concrete island on the Rollins Drive side of the intersection. This will restrict Rollins Drive to right-in/right-out movements only and eliminate through traffic from Westgrove Boulevard to Rollins Drive. Additional improvements involve installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and a pedestrian refuge island at the existing Fort Hunt Road crosswalk. The left-turn lane from Fort Hunt Road to Rollins Drive will be removed as part of these changes. New pavement markings, signs, and drainage enhancements are also included in the project.
Weekday lane closures may take place during construction but will occur outside peak travel hours on Fort Hunt Road, Rollins Drive, and Westgrove Boulevard as necessary.
The project has a budget of $500,000 and is funded by state and local sources. It is expected to be completed by mid-2026.
The Virginia Department of Transportation reminds all road users: “Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution when traveling in active work zones. Be alert to new traffic patterns and limit distractions.”
For updates about traffic conditions, work zones, or incidents related to this project or other roads in Virginia, information can be found online at https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/, through the free 511Virginia mobile app, or by calling 511 anywhere in Virginia.
