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Albemarle County: Delays likely on U.S. 250 in Crozet as work to widen lane begins

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The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin work on July 8 to widen the southbound turn lane from U.S. 240 (Crozet Avenue) onto U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) in Crozet.

The work is expected to cause delays during rush hour in the morning and evening. On average, 12,000 vehicles travel U.S. 250 through the intersection daily.

Workers will set up a flagging operation to extend the width of the turn lane, adding more space for drivers waiting to turn westbound.

This allows southbound traffic to move more efficiently through the intersection.

Drivers are encouraged to add extra time to their commute to allow for congestion.

The work is expected to be complete by July 19.

 

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.