Old Dominion News

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Residents and interested parties have the opportunity to engage in a public discourse regarding the installation of culverts on Route 608, commonly known as West Catharpin Road, over Catharpin Run in Spotsylvania County.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is hosting an in-person public design hearing, allowing attendees to learn more about the project and provide their input. The hearing will take place on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brock Road Elementary School in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Should a backup date be necessary, the event will occur at the same location on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Community members are invited to stop by anytime during the event hours to review displays, discuss the proposed detour plan, and engage in discussions with VDOT staff. The meeting will operate in an open house format, encouraging informal interactions and questions.

Project materials are accessible online, and individuals can submit comments using an online survey. Comments are welcomed during the public hearing and until Thursday, April 17. Participants may email their feedback to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov, with "Route 608 Culvert" noted in the subject line. Alternatively, comments can be mailed to Mr. Elyas Jalalzai, the VDOT Project Manager, at 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

The $4.1 million project aims to replace current triple corrugated metal drainage pipes beneath the road at Catharpin Run with a concrete triple box culvert, complete with wing walls. The new culverts are designed to be 10 feet wide, 6 feet high, and 35 feet long.

During the construction phase, West Catharpin Road will be closed at Catharpin Run, necessitating a traffic detour estimated to extend travel time by approximately 12 minutes for motorists. The project's funding comes from state bridge funds. More information, as well as the proposed detour plan, is available online.