The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on March 26 that there will be double lane closures on Interstate 95 in Hanover and Henrico counties from Sunday, March 29, through Thursday, April 2. The closures are scheduled for both northbound and southbound lanes at various locations to allow for the installation of dynamic message sign structures, weather permitting.
These lane closures are part of a $4.2 million intelligent transportation system project aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and traffic flow by installing overhead dynamic message signs along I-95. The project began in summer 2024 and is expected to be completed by this summer.
Motorists are advised to slow down and pay attention when traveling through work zones or consider alternate routes to avoid delays. For questions about the project, VDOT encourages residents to call its customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623). Up-to-date traffic information is available through Virginia’s travel information system at 511Virginia, via the free mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
According to the official website, the purpose of the Virginia Department of Transportation centers on building, maintaining and operating Virginia’s roads, bridges and tunnels to support a safe and efficient transportation system. The department manages one of the nation’s largest state highway systems covering tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to VDOT. Services provided include highway maintenance, traffic management through systems like Virginia 511, as well as oversight of land-use permits along state routes according to VDOT.
VDOT serves as a state agency overseeing planning, construction and maintenance for roadways throughout Virginia according to its official website. It has developed from its origins as the State Highway Commission established in 1906 into an organization managing expanding infrastructure needs across the commonwealth according to VDOT. Its headquarters is located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to VDOT.
This round of improvements reflects ongoing efforts by VDOT to modernize transportation infrastructure using technology solutions such as dynamic messaging signs.
