Paul Spring Road in Fort Hunt is closed to through traffic between Fort Hunt Road and Rippon Road due to failed pipes at the Paul Spring Branch crossing, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Crews are scheduled to begin replacing the pipes early next week, depending on weather conditions. The closure is expected to remain in place until Monday, March 9.
Through traffic will be detoured using Fort Hunt Road, Mason Hill Road, and Rippon Road back to Paul Spring Road.
VDOT manages one of the largest state highway systems in the United States, overseeing tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia. The agency is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels throughout the state to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system. VDOT also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through resources like Virginia 511.
For updates on traffic conditions, work zones, or incidents, information is available online at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, through the free mobile 511Virginia app, or by calling 511 within Virginia.