The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on March 27 that the right lane of southbound Interstate 95 near mile marker 44 in Prince George County will be closed each night from Sunday, March 29 through Thursday, April 2. The closure is for repairs to the Garys Church Road overpass and is dependent on weather conditions.
The planned lane closures are expected to impact traffic in the area, as drivers may experience delays during overnight hours. The department reminds motorists to slow down and focus when traveling through work zones.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages one of the nation’s largest state highway systems, covering tens of thousands of lane-miles across Virginia according to the official website. VDOT centers its efforts on building, maintaining and operating roads, bridges and tunnels to support a safe and efficient transportation system according to the agency.
VDOT also provides services such as highway maintenance, traffic management through systems like Virginia 511, and oversight of land-use permits along state routes according to its official website. The agency has evolved since its origins as the State Highway Commission in 1906 into an organization overseeing planning, construction and maintenance throughout Virginia’s road network as reported by VDOT.
Anyone with questions about this project can contact VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623). For up-to-date traffic information or road conditions, travelers are encouraged to check Virginia’s traffic information system at 511.vdot.virginia.gov or use the free mobile app.
