The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on April 13 that a section of Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) in Fauquier County will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14, for pipe installation. The closure will take place near the intersection with Route 698 (O’Bannon Road) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The temporary road closure is expected to impact local traffic and commuters who use this route. The department said detours will be in place: eastbound drivers will be rerouted to Route 245 (Old Tavern Road) and Interstate 66, while westbound drivers should follow Blantyre Road to Route 17 (James Memorial Highway). Signs are set up along the detour routes to guide motorists.
VDOT advises all drivers traveling through the area to exercise caution and follow posted detour signs during the closure period. Updates about conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are available on their X.com/VaDOTCulp account and the Culpeper District Facebook page.
According to the official website, the Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating Virginia’s roads, bridges, and tunnels as part of its efforts toward a safe and efficient transportation system. The agency manages one of the nation’s largest state highway systems, covering tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to VDOT.
Virginia Department of Transportation also provides services such as highway maintenance, traffic management through systems like Virginia 511, and oversight of land-use permits along state routes according to VDOT. As noted by its official website, VDOT oversees planning, construction, and maintenance for roadways throughout the state.
VDOT was developed from the State Highway Commission established in 1906 through several changes over time as it managed Virginia’s growing transportation infrastructure according to VDOT. Its headquarters are located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to VDOT.
