VDOT News - Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled daytime single lane closures to inspect the Interstate 95 bridges over the Rappahannock River, which connect the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County.

Starting today, Oct. 3, single lane closures are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on I-95 northbound at the bridge, located at mile marker 132.

Motorists traveling can expect travel delays at midday in the Fredericksburg area each day through Friday, Oct. 7.

These routine bridge inspections must occur during the daylight hours to safely perform the work.

Weather permitting, the following lane closures will occur on I-95 northbound and southbound:

Monday, Oct. 3 – Tuesday, Oct. 4

• 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Alternating, single lane closures on I-95 northbound bridge

Wednesday, Oct. 5 – Thursday, Oct. 6

• 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Alternating, single lane closures on I-95 southbound local lanes bridge

Friday, Oct. 7

• 7 a.m. – Noon. – Alternating, single lane closures on I-95 southbound local lanes bridge

Drivers are encouraged to check 511Virginia for real-time traffic conditions before they leave for their destination.

511Virginia

Download the free mobile 511Virginia app for Apple and Android devices to stay connected, or visit http://www.511virginia.org/.  Motorists also can reach 511Virginia by calling 511 when they are not operating a motor vehicle or while using a hands-free device.

Do not use a handheld cell phone or mobile device while driving (it’s the law).

Follow VDOT Fredericksburg District on Twitter @VaDOTFRED.

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VDOT’s 14-county Fredericksburg District includes the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford in the Fredericksburg area; Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster and Westmoreland counties in the Northern Neck; Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Middle Peninsula.

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