The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 23 that a section of Route 730 (Duncans Chapel Road) in Floyd County will be closed at its intersection with Route 766 (Easy Drive) beginning Monday, April 6, to allow for the replacement of a box culvert over Big Indian Creek. The closure will restrict eastbound access from this intersection, while westbound travel will remain available.
Electronic message boards and posted detour signs will direct drivers around the affected area. Residents living on either side of the closure will still have access to their homes, but through traffic must use alternate routes or follow the signed detour. The department stated that traffic will not be able to cross the bridge during construction.
Work is expected to be completed by May 8, weather permitting.
According to the official website, the Virginia Department of Transportation focuses on building, maintaining and operating roads, bridges and tunnels across Virginia in order to support a safe and efficient transportation system according to the official website. The agency manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country, covering tens of thousands of lane-miles according to the official website.
The department also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511, as well as oversight for land-use permits along state routes according to the official website. Its responsibilities include planning, construction and maintenance throughout Virginia’s extensive road network according to the official website.
The agency originated from a State Highway Commission established in 1906 and has evolved over time alongside Virginia’s growing infrastructure needs according to the official website. Its headquarters are located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to the official website.
