Highway work in the Lynchburg District requiring road/lane./structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting. Traffic may be restricted. Items in italics contain new/updated information. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit www.511Virginia.org.
Amherst County:
Route 130 over Pedlar River– Bridge work; signs and other traffic control devices in use. Estimated completion November 27, 2017.
Route 501/130 (Snowden) – Route 501 from Hunting Club Road and existing James River Bridge, traffic restricted to one lane using appropriate signs, signals, etc. Expect delays. Project completion 4/21/17.
Route 610 over Muddy Branch (645-738) – Road closed 5/9-5/27 for pipe replacement. Detour will use Rt. 151, 665, and 778.
Madison Heights area– Surface treatment work will take place. Traffic control devices, pilot vehicles and flaggers will assist traffic. Expect delays.
Appomattox County:
Route 460 (west of town to 646) – Plant mix work will take place. Traffic control devices, pilot vehicles and flaggers will assist traffic. Expect delays.
Route 627over Suanee Creek (633-601) – Road closed 5/23 – 6/10 for deck replacement. A detour will be in place using Rt. 601, 620,619 and 633.
Various– Plant mix work will take place. Traffic control devices, pilot vehicles and flaggers will assist traffic. Expect delays.
Buckingham County:
Route 20 over Slate River – Speed reduced during bridge replacement. Est. comp. – 12/2017.
Dillwyn AHQ – Crews will boom axe.
Various –Crews will make surface repairs and respond to customer requests.
Campbell County:
Route 501 @ Route 643 and 606 – Surface work. Expect delays.
Route 651 over Bear Creek (Rt. 604-615) – Road closed 3/21 – 6/10/16 for structure replacement. Detour via Rt. 606, 615 and back to 651.
Route 1647 and 9077 off Leesville Rd @ Leesville Elem. School – Night paving will take place May 3 & 4. Traffic control devices, pilot vehicles and flaggers will assist.
Various routes– Surface treatment will take place. Traffic control devices, pilot vehicles and flaggers will assist traffic. Expect delays.
Charlotte County:
Route 15 @ Route 360, south of Mecklenburg Co. line – Paving begins. Use caution.
Route 40 westbound, Phenix area – Repair slope.
Route 40 over Louse Creek – Be alert to equipment entering/exiting roadway.
Route 638 over Little Cub Creek – Closed until 5/6 for structure replacement. Detour in place.
Route 746, Phenix area – Repair pipe.
Craftons Gate AHQ – Crews will boom axe on primary and secondary routes.
Various –Crews will make surface repairs, work shoulders and respond to customer requests.
Cumberland County:
Various –Crews will make surface repairs, cut brush, ditch and respond to customer requests.
Halifax County:
Route 58 East – Paving will begin at the Pittsylvania Co. line on April 25.
Route 501 @ Rt. 40 and 632 – Construction of right turn lanes to take place.
Route 613 over Branch of Banister River (360-360)– Road will be closed 6/13 – 9/23 for structure replacement. Detour will use Route 360.
Route 716 over Banister River – Crews will construct bridge and approaches.
Bethel AHQ – Crews will work sidewalks in Town of Halifax.
Cluster Springs AHQ – Crews will clean primary roadsides and pull ditches in Paces.
Various –Crews will make surface repairs and respond to customer requests.
Lynchburg:
Route 29/460 Corridor eastbound and westbound from Concord Turnpike to Candlers Mtn Rd: The speed will be reduced to 45 mph for construction throughout the corridor starting April 26.
Route 29/460 (501-29)– Be alert to construction traffic entering/exiting roadway. Weather permitting, lane closures will be in place on Saturdays until further notice. Use caution. Est. comp. 11/16/17.
Route 29/460 (Odd Fellows Rd Int. and Odd Fellows Rd.)– Be alert to construction traffic entering/exiting roadway. Use caution. Est. comp. 8/3/18. 45 mph speed limit.
Nelson County:
Various –Crews will make surface repairs and respond to customer requests.
Pittsylvania County:
Route 29 southbound bridge over Norfolk-Southern Railroad –Demolition and replacement of bridge. The Rt. 29/803 connection will be temporarily relocated. Southbound traffic will be detoured to a northbound lane later this summer. Estimated completionJune 20, 2017.
Route 40 and other locations – Surface work will take place.
Route 628 over Straightstone Creek (Rt. 900-937) –Closed 2/29 – 6/3/16 for structure replacement. Detour via Rt. 640, 900 and back to 628.
Route 638 over Branch of Beechtree Creek – Road closed approximately 4 weeks beginning 5/16/16 for pipe replacement. Detour via Route68 to 640.
Route 685 over Stinking Creek (40-670) – Road closed for approximately 14 weeks beginning 5/9/16 for bridge replacement. Detour will use Rt. 670, 630 and 40.
Route 968 over Sandy Creek (726-970) – Road closed 5/23 – 8/12 for structure replacement. A detour will be in place using Rt. 726, 58, and 970 back to 968.
Brosville, Kentuck, Mt. Airy and Rondo AHQ – Crews will boom axe.
Brosville, Gretna and Kentuck AHQ – Crews will ditch.
Gretna and Rondo AHQ – Crews will clean debris.
Kentuck AHQ – Crews will work shoulders.
Various –Crews will work surfaces and respond to customers.
Prince Edward County:
Route 602 over Little Saylers Creek – Road closed beginning 6/6/16 from 460 to 617 for timber deck replacement. Detour via 617 to 602.
Route 619 over Saylers Creek – Crews will construct bridge and approaches. Comp. 11/2016.
Route 632 over Bush River – Road closed for structure replacement. Detour via Routes 633, 15, 647and 630. Route 632 will be closed between the intersection of Route 633 and Route 630. Est. comp. 5/20.
Route 633 over Norfolk-Southern Railroad-Bridge repairs; lane width 13’ with 1-way traffic using a temporary signal. Work will take approximately 3 months to complete.
Route 638 over Branch of Beechtree Creek – Road closed from 640-668 from May 16 – June 10 for pipe replacement. Detour in place.
Various –Crews will make surface repairs, cut brush, work pipe and drainage structures, and respond to customer requests.
District-wide activities:
Bridge maintenance – Bridge washing operations will result in lane closures on various bridges.
Guardrail maintenance – Crews will do guardrail maintenance.
Pavement markings –Pavement markings will be eradicated in anticipation of paving. Caution is urged.
Pipe replacement and rehabilitation – Work at various locations with lane closures possible.
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