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VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District: Jan. 12–18, 2025

Interstate 95 near Route 17 in Stafford County. [VDOT]
Here’s the latest update on roadwork and lane closures in Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and Fredericksburg. All projects are weather-permitting, and up-to-date information is available at 511.VDOT.Virginia.Gov.

Stafford County

  • Route 1 Northbound and Southbound
    • Lane Closures: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    • Location: Between South Campus Boulevard and Spring Valley Drive.
    • Purpose: Fiber installation under permit.
  • Route 3 (Kings Highway)
    • Lane Closures: Sunday–Thursday, 9 p.m.–6 a.m.
    • Location: Bridge over railroad tracks between Cool Springs Road and Chatham Heights Road.
    • Purpose: Bridge repairs.
  • Route 17 Southbound
    • Lane Closures: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    • Location: Between Village Parkway and Hartwood Church Road.
    • Purpose: Waterline and sewer line installation under permit.
  • Route 17 Northbound
    • Lane Closures: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    • Location: Between Poplar Road and Hartwood Church Road.
    • Purpose: Fiber installation under permit.
  • Berea Church Road
    • Closure: From Berea Knolls Drive to Theresa Garden Place.
    • Purpose: Road improvements for a Stafford County project.

Spotsylvania County

  • Route 1
    • Lane Alignment Shift: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    • Location: Between Arcadia Road and Mudd Tavern Road.
    • Purpose: Road improvement connected to the Kalahari Resorts development.
  • Route 620 (Harrison Road)
    • Lane Closures: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    • Location: Between Kingswood Boulevard and Salem Church Road.
    • Purpose: Water main installation under permit.
  • I-95 Southbound Exit 126 Off-Ramp
    • Lane Closures: Sunday–Saturday, 7 p.m.–10 a.m.
    • Location: Off-ramp to Route 1.
    • Purpose: Construction to widen the ramp and add a right turn lane.
  • Spotsylvania Parkway
    • Lane Closures: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    • Location: At intersections with Deep Creek Drive/New Berne Road and Holley Oak/Yellow Brinch Drive.
    • Purpose: Pedestrian signal installation.

Fredericksburg

  • Route 1 Business (Lafayette Boulevard)
    • Lane Closures: Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.–Noon.
    • Location: Between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street.
    • Purpose: Construction of a shared-use path.
  • Route 1 Intersection Improvements
    • Locations: Fall Hill Avenue, Princess Anne Street, and Hanson Avenue.
    • Purpose: Long-term improvements with completion by June 2026.
  • Route 1 over Rappahannock River (Falmouth Bridge)
    • Northbound Lane Closure: Ongoing.
    • Purpose: Emergency bridge repairs

Stay informed about traffic impacts by checking 511.VDOT.Virginia.Gov. For ridesharing options, visit GWRideConnect or call (540) 373-7665.

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