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VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Weekend

Change goes into effect on noon Friday.

The following comes from the Virginia Department of Transportation. It is unedited:

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will remove lane closures and temporary work zones for interstate and roadway projects to clear the way for motorists traveling over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. 

Lane closures will be lifted from noon Friday, July 1, until noon Tuesday, July 5. 

Permanent construction zones with concrete barriers and orange barrels will remain in place. 

The week surrounding the Fourth of July is traditionally one of the busiest periods for summer travel in the United States. Motorists are encouraged to stay alert as they drive through Virginia over the holiday and expect to share the road with many other vehicles during peak times. 

Motorists should wear their seat belt, follow speed limits and other traffic safety laws, and also share the road with pedestrians and cyclists. 

“Arrive safely at your destination this Fourth of July by giving the roadway ahead your full attention,” said Gregory Whirley, VDOT Commissioner. “VDOT is committed to keeping travel lanes clear for the public over the holiday, and we ask for your assistance preventing injuries and crashes. Start your journey well rested, limit distractions and use the safety rest areas along the way to relax and refresh your focus.” 
Here are other tips to improve your travel on Virginia’s roadways: 

Consider an Alternate Route
Driving times and conditions will vary over the holiday, as many travelers seek to use the same interstates and roadways to reach a destination. 

Using an alternate route may result in a drive with less congestion. 

In the Hampton Roads area, drivers heading to Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks in North Carolina are encouraged to use the Interstate 664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) as an alternative to the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. 

Click here 
to see a map of this alternate route in Hampton Roads. 

For real-time traffic conditions or to view traffic cameras, visit VDOT’s 24-hour travel information website, www.511Virginia.org. 511Virginia is also available by calling 511 from any telephone in Virginia. 


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