VDOT: "Route 3 traffic entering I-95 northbound in Fredericksburg has begun traveling in the northbound local lanes, which are now fully open between exit 130 (Route 3) and exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford."
"Drivers entering northbound I-95 from Route 3 now travel across the original Rappahannock River bridge in the local lanes."
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VDOT: "To make Thanksgiving travel more enjoyable and, most importantly, safe, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 until noon on Monday, Nov. 27."
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. Check VDOT’s Weekly Lane Closures and Travel Advisories for the latest travel alerts in your area and around the state.
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VDOT: "The Virginia Department of Transportation will shift Interstate 95 northbound traffic at the Rappahannock River into its final alignment this week, doubling northbound capacity in the Fredericksburg area."
"After five years of construction in the Fredericksburg area to improve I-95, with a combined investment of $264 million to build the I-95 Northbound and Southbound Rappahannock River Crossings, there will be 12 interstate lanes spanning the river ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday."
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VDOT: "The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning travelers to expect major delays on Interstate 95 northbound in the Fredericksburg area with a work zone to reopen the original northbound Rappahannock River Bridge starting tomorrow, Nov. 14 through early Thursday, Nov. 16."
"Starting at 8 p.m. tomorrow, the two-night operation will begin with lane and ramp closures to shift all I-95 northbound traffic into its final alignment between exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg and exit 133 (Route 17) in Stafford County."
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VDOT: "The Virginia Department of Transportation will reopen the original Interstate 95 northbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in mid-November, doubling capacity in the Fredericksburg area ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday."
"Starting early Thursday, Nov. 16, travelers will be able to use both I-95 northbound bridges over the Rappahannock River. At that time, traffic will be divided between local and through lanes, similar to I-95 southbound between exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford County and exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg."
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I-95 Northbound: Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday - Friday, 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. I-95 northbound will be reduced to one lane each evening between the interchanges for construction with I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project and the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
- Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Tuesday - Thursday, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. Work zone to reopen the original I-95 northbound Rappahannock River Bridge.
- Tuesday Night: 8 p.m. - One lane closed, 9 p.m. - Two lanes closed, 10 p.m.- Off-ramp to Route 17 at exit 133 closed, detour to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway).
- Wednesday: 4:30 a.m. - One local lane of I-95 northbound will open from the Rappahanock River to exit 133. The off-ramp to exit 133 will also reopen.
8 p.m. - One through lane will close, 9 p.m. - I-95 northbound will be reduced to one lane over the river to exit 133, 10 p.m. - Brief, intermittent stops will occur at the on-ramp from Route 3 to I-95 northbound at exit 130, this ramp will not close. - Thursday: 4:30 a.m. - Access to 95 Express Lanes modified. Local traffic from Route 3 or Route 17 will not be able to access the northbound 95 Express Lanes until a new flyover ramp opens in December. 6 a.m. - All six northbound lanes across the river will open to traffic.
- Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Wednesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure between interchanges for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
- Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday?–?Friday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140-142. Noise barrier construction on the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- Exit 148 (Quantico): Tuesday?–?Wednesday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at mile markers 147-149 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico): Wednesday?–Thursday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at mile markers 149-147 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
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I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for paving work at mile markers 111-121.
- Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures between mile markers 134-136 with full traffic stops for work with 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- 8 p.m. - Single lane closed, 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. - Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals, 5 a.m. - All lanes open.
- Exit 133 (Route 17): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. Ramp closure. The on-ramp from Route 17 to I-95 northbound will close nightly through early Friday, Nov. 3. During this time, travelers seeking I-95 northbound will be detoured to continue on Route 17 northbound to southbound I-95 and use the loop ramps to enter I-95 northbound. Click here to view an online map of detour.
- Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday?–?Friday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140-142. Noise wall work for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
I-95 Southbound: Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures between interchanges for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
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A design public hearing on this project will be held:
- Monday, Nov. 6, 2023
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Howell Branch, Central Rappahannock Regional Library
806 Lyons Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (Stafford County)
"Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff will deliver a brief presentation starting at 5:45 p.m. and will be available to answer questions between 5:30-7:30 p.m. in an open house format. Stop by at any time between 5:30-7:30 p.m. to review the proposed project plans and offer comment."
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VDOT: "The off-ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) at Route 17 and Route 17 Business in Stafford County will remain open the remainder of this week. Overnight ramp closures scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at this location have been canceled."
Original info from VDOT: "The Interstate 95 southbound off-ramps to Route 17 at the exit 133 interchange in Stafford County will close overnight this week for work with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project."
