The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 24 that Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) will be closed at the bridge over U.S. 29/250 starting midnight Friday through 6 a.m. Monday for a bridge deck concrete pour as part of ongoing rehabilitation work.
This closure is necessary so contractors can safely pour concrete on the roadway surface, which is an important step in maintaining the safety and function of the bridge for area motorists. Message boards have been placed to alert drivers, and detours will direct eastbound traffic via U.S. 250 (Ivy Road), Old Garth Road, and Faulconer Drive, with westbound traffic following these roads in reverse.
During the closure, only emergency vehicles will be allowed through the work zone if needed. All other vehicles must follow posted detour signs and are advised to use caution when traveling near the construction area.
The Virginia Department of Transportation manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country, covering tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to its official website. The agency’s responsibilities include building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels to support safe travel according to its official website. VDOT also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511 according to its official website.
Local updates about road conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are available on social media platforms including X.com/VaDOTCulp and Facebook group pages dedicated to Culpeper District news.
Broader information about statewide traffic conditions can be found using VDOT’s network of cameras or by accessing travel details on the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone within Virginia according to its official website.
