The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 17 that a section of Route 647 (Harts Mill Road) in Louisa County will be closed starting Monday, March 30, for bridge rehabilitation over Campbells Creek.
The closure is expected to last through May 8, weather permitting, and aims to allow crews to complete the necessary repairs so the structure can safely carry legal loads. The affected area is about 0.7 mile north of Route 640 (East Old Mountain Road). Message boards were placed along Route 647 on March 16 to inform motorists about the upcoming closure.
To help drivers navigate around the work zone, a detour has been established: motorists traveling from Route 640 should use Route 522 (Cross County Road) and then return to Harts Mill Road after traveling north for approximately 2.6 miles. Those heading west should follow the detour in reverse. Drivers are advised to use caution near the construction area and follow posted signs, as all work depends on weather conditions.
According to the official website, the Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels across Virginia to support a safe and efficient transportation system. The agency manages one of the largest state highway systems in the country, covering tens of thousands of lane-miles statewide according to its official website. It also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511 according to its official website.
The department oversees planning, construction, and maintenance efforts throughout Virginia’s road network according to its official website. Its history dates back to the State Highway Commission formed in 1906 and has evolved alongside Virginia’s growing infrastructure needs according to its official website. The headquarters is located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to its official website.
Local updates about conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are available on X.com/VaDOTCulp and the Culpeper District Facebook page.
