Construction at the Interstate 95 interchange at exit 126 in Spotsylvania will result in overnight closures of the I-95 northbound off-ramp to Route 1 southbound next week. The closure will begin Monday, March 9, and continue through early Friday, March 13. Each night, the ramp will close at 10 p.m. and reopen by 4 a.m.
During these hours, drivers traveling northbound on I-95 who wish to reach Route 1 southbound are advised to use alternate interchanges at exit 118 (Thornburg) or exit 130 (Route 3). The I-95 northbound off-ramp to Route 1 northbound (exit 126A) will remain open throughout the construction period. Message boards will be placed along the route to alert motorists about the upcoming ramp closure.
The ongoing $42 million project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the exit 126 interchange. Planned improvements include adding an auxiliary lane on I-95 northbound near exit 126, widening Route 1 for a second left turn lane onto both I-95 directions, expanding the I-95 on-ramps at the intersection, and constructing two noise barriers along I-95 southbound.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating Virginia’s roads, bridges, and tunnels as part of its mission to support a safe and efficient transportation system (official website). VDOT manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country, with tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia (official website). The agency also oversees services such as highway maintenance and traffic management systems like Virginia 511 (official website). VDOT’s headquarters is located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond (official website).
