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Albemarle County: Rio Road turn lane closed overnight to allow crews to repair manhole

Chris Graham
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VDOT crews will close the turn lane onto U.S. 29 south in Albemarle County at the intersection with Rio Road West between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday to repair a manhole.

Drivers should be alert for workers in the turn lane. The closure will extend from Rio Road West to the end of the ramp onto U.S. 29 south.

The work should be finished in time for the morning commute.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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