The bridge over Sinking Creek on Route 772 (Sinking Creek Road) in Giles County will be closed to traffic from Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6, weather permitting. The closure is necessary for preliminary work ahead of a planned replacement of the aging bridge structure.
The bridge is located 2.30 miles from Route 771 (Lebanon Road) and 0.75 mile from Route 730 (Eggleston Road). During the closure period, drivers will not be able to cross the bridge and are advised to use a detour via Route 730 (Eggleston Road) and Route 460. Detour signs and electronic message boards will be placed to inform motorists about the temporary closure.
According to officials, “This is part of the preliminary work to replace the existing aging bridge with a modern structure that meets current standards. The bridge replacement is scheduled to start in late 2027.”
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), which oversees this project, manages one of the largest state highway systems in the United States, maintaining tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia (official website). VDOT’s responsibilities include building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels to support safe and efficient transportation (official website). The agency also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511 (official website).
VDOT was established from the State Highway Commission created in 1906 and has evolved alongside Virginia’s growing transportation needs (official website). Its headquarters are located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond (official website).
