Highway work is scheduled in the Lynchburg District for the week of May 12-18, 2025. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced potential road, lane, and structure closures due to various maintenance activities. These plans may change depending on weather conditions or other factors.
Throughout the district, crews will engage in multiple tasks including bridge and guardrail maintenance, brush and tree trimming, pothole repairs, surface treatments, paving operations, mowing, drainage work, and roadside cleanup.
Specific projects include:
In Cumberland County, Route 673 (Ligontown Road) is closed from Guinea Road to River Road for bridge rehabilitation with completion expected by mid-May 2025.
In Lynchburg City on Route 128 (Candlers Mountain Road), bridge rehabilitation over Norfolk Southern Railroad will start on May 18. Alternating lane closures are anticipated with an expected project end date of July 1, 2025.
Nelson County’s Route 653 (Wilson Road) remains closed for a bridge replacement over Norfolk Southern Railroad until November 2025.
Pittsylvania County sees two significant projects: Route 813 (Glenview Drive) will be closed to through traffic between Elm Road and Strawberry Road from May 12 to June 1 for bridge repairs. Meanwhile, new road construction continues on Route 311 (Harville-Saunders Parkway), where shoulder and lane closures are expected until overall completion by June 16, 2025.
Residents are advised to stay informed about these updates by calling VDOT at “511” or visiting their website.
