Route 30 in Caroline County reopened to traffic on March 10 after a crash temporarily closed the road in both directions between the intersection at Route 301 and Old Dawn Road, according to an update from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The closure affected both eastbound and westbound lanes, with no initial estimate for when the road would reopen. During the closure, VDOT crews were on scene managing a detour that directed drivers onto Old Dawn Road and then to Route 301 before returning them to Route 30.
VDOT advised motorists to check the Virginia 511 system for updates on this incident as well as other traffic information, incidents, work zones, and live camera feeds. The agency provides these services through its highway maintenance and traffic management systems like Virginia 511, according to the official website.
VDOT is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating Virginia’s roads, bridges, and tunnels to support a safe and efficient transportation system according to the official website. The department manages one of the nation’s largest state highway systems, covering tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to the official website.
As a state agency overseeing planning, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure—including roads, bridges, and tunnels—VDOT has evolved since its origins as the State Highway Commission in 1906 according to the official website. Its headquarters are located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to the official website.
Motorists are encouraged by VDOT to use available resources such as calling 511 or using mobile apps for real-time travel information.
