VDOT News - Fredericksburg
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IMMEDIATE Kelly Hannon 540-374-3344 [email protected] (540) 656-0321 cell |
FRED-204858 July 31, 2023 |
FULL TRAFFIC STOPS OVERNIGHT THIS WEEK ON I-95 IN STAFFORD
Construction for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension requires nightly double lane closures, with full intermittent stops between midnight and 3 a.m.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Interstate 95 travelers will encounter overnight delays in the Fredericksburg area this week as construction for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project will require varying single to double lane closures with intermittent full traffic stops in Stafford County.
Crews are preparing to open the 10-mile extension of 95 Express Lanes in August. Read the announcement news release to learn more about the opening.
Details for this week's work zones, from Monday, July 31 to Thursday, Aug. 3, ending early Friday, Aug. 4, include:
Interstate 95 Northbound
Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) at Route 17 to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
- 9 p.m. Single lane closure
- 10 p.m. Double lane closure
- Midnight - 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30-minute intervals
- 4:30 a.m. All lanes open
Interstate 95 Southbound
Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
- 9 p.m. Single lane closure
- 10 p.m. Double lane closure
- Midnight - 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30-minute intervals
- 4:30 a.m. All lanes open
To avoid delay, overnight I-95 travelers with destinations outside the Fredericksburg area are encouraged to consider alternate routes.
Travel Resources
Work has been scheduled to occur weather permitting.
- Check 511Virginia.org for real-time updates on lane closures for these work zones, and for traffic conditions
- Download the 511Virginia free mobile app
- Follow VDOT Fredericksburg District on Twitter @VaDOTFRED
- Join the VDOT Fredericksburg District Facebook group page
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