VDOT News - Lynchburg

In anticipation of the possible closure of Route 58/501 from Route 360 to Route 744 and Route 58 at Leggetts Bottom in Halifax County due to flooding, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to put detours in place once again, if necessary.

The Route 58/501 (360 to 744) detour will follow (eastbound) Routes 58, 658, 501, 744, 743 and right on 742 back to 58. The detour if traveling westbound will be Routes 58, westernmost intersection of 742, 743, 744, 501, 658, 708, and back to 58.

Should Route 58 at Leggetts Bottom close the detour route eastbound will be Routes 58/360, 62, 57 and Route 119 back to 58.  Westbound the detour will be Routes 58/360, 119, 57, 62 and back to 58/360.

The detours will remain in place until water recedes and/or repairs are made.

In addition, Route 501 in the Town of South Boston is expected to close due to flooding.

Updates will be available via 511Virginia.org.

As conditions may change rapidly, motorists should visit 511Virginia.org for up-to-date information on road closures, advisories and delays before traveling. 

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