Spotsylvania - Potomac Local News (2024)

(Fredericksburg Free Press) Two recent, alarming incidents in Spotsylvania County Public Schools prompted the school board to act during a Monday meeting that stretched into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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Two weeks before the June 18 Primary Election, U.S. Senator Rand Paul will headline a rally supporting Cameron Hamilton’s campaign for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. The event is set to take place at Gourmeltz restaurant, at 10013 Patriot Highway, on Monday, June 3.

Hamilton is running in a Republican Primary, hoping to become the party nominee to replace incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D), who will not seek reelection. Doors for the event will open at 3 p.m., with the rally scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

Senator Rand Paul, known for his libertarian-leaning views and advocacy for limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal conservatism, will be the keynote speaker at the rally. Paul’s endorsem*nt is expected to bolster Hamilton’s campaign, drawing attention to his platform and energizing voters in the final stretch before the primary.

Cameron Hamilton, a Navy SEAL, has been campaigning on a platform that includes strengthening the economy, protecting individual freedoms, and enhancing local infrastructure. His campaign has garnered significant attention and support from various community groups and political leaders, including Yesli Vega, the party nominee for the seat in 2022.

The rally will be the latest in a series of high-profile GOP events held at the restaurant. Gourmeltz founder and owner Matt Strickland gained notoriety when he refused to adhere to coronavirus restrictions imposed by former Gov. Ralph Northam.

Northam sued Strickland for his defiance and lost. Strickland went on to run in a 2023 Primary Election for a Virginia State Senate seat now held by Tara Durant (R).

I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 117 for bridge washing at Matta River.

• Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 119 for bridge washing at Po River.
• Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 121 for bridge washing at Ni River.
• Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Bridge work. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Construction of a new overpass of I-95 at Route 17 (Mills Drive).
• Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 126 for bridge washing of Route 1 overpass.
• Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure in the local and through lanes of the Rappahannock River bridges and the Route 17 overpasses. Bridge washing.
• Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure at 10 p.m. Bridge joint repairs at mile marker 145 over Aquia Creek.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure at 10 p.m. Bridge joint repairs at mile marker 145 over Aquia Creek.

• Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure between mile markers 148-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Thursday, 4 a.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 139-137 for slope repair as part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday, midnight – 10 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 southbound at mile markers 136-134 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
• Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m.Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure at 10 p.m. for paving and other construction activities for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension at mile markers 136-134. Double lane closure is permitted until 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure continues from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 130 (Route 3): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure in the local and through lanes of the Route 17 overpasses and Rappahannock River bridges. Bridge washing.
• Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) to Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 126 for bridge washing of Route 1 overpass.
• Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure starting at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-120. Milling and paving.
• Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 121 for bridge washing at Ni River.
• Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 119 for bridge washing at Po River.
• Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 110 (Ladysmith): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 117 for bridge washing at Matta River.

Spotsylvania County: Route 1 Northbound at Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. – noon. Single lane closure for Route 606 widening project. The northbound right turn lane to eastbound Mudd Tavern Road will be closed.

• Route 3 (Plank Road) at Route 621 (Orange Plank Road): Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. – noon. Single lane closure for intersection reconstruction project.
• Route 601 (Lewiston Road): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating lane closures with flagging. Installation of high-friction surface treatment and pavement marking work near Mica Mine Road.
• Route 601 (Arrit Road): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating lane closures with flagging. Installation of high-friction surface treatment and pavement marking work near Greenes Corner Road.
• Route 646 (Stanfield Road): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating lane closures with flagging. Installation of high-friction surface treatment and pavement marking work near White Angel Lane and Long Acres Lane.
• Route 649 (Seays Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pavement markings. One-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew between Post Oak Road and Robert E. Lee Drive.
• Route 674 (Chancellor Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Milling and paving. One-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew between Old Plank Road and Gordon Road.
• Route 711 (Southpoint Parkway): Tuesday – Friday, 3 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure between Route 1 and Pacific Drive. Bridge work as part of Southpoint Parkway widening and improvements.
• Route 721 (Grand Brooks Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating lane closures for cape seal surface treatment between Lawyers Road and Stubbs Bridge Road. One-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew and pilot truck.
• I-95 Southbound Exit 126 Off-Ramp and Route 1 Southbound: A second right turn lane is under construction from the I-95 southbound off-ramp at exit 126 onto Route 1 southbound. Route 1 southbound is being widened from the off-ramp to Southpoint Parkway with an additional turn lane. A second right turn lane is being added from Route 1 southbound to Southpoint Parkway. Traffic islands will be installed along Southpoint Parkway as a safety improvement to allow left turns into driveways but restrict through and left-turning traffic exiting from side streets. Additional right turn lane added to Southpoint Parkway to Route 1 southbound. Project completion in Aug. 2025.
• Route 3 and Orange Plank Road: Construction started Wednesday, May 8 to modify the intersection of Route 3 and Orange Plank Rd. to a new traffic pattern to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce conflict points. Project completion in summer 2024.
• Route 17 (Mills Drive) Overpass Replacement and Widening: Construction started in Dec. 2020 to replace the existing two-lane interstate overpass on Route 17 with a four-lane bridge. Route 17 is being widened to four lanes until just east of the Hospital Boulevard/Germanna Point Drive intersection. A shared-use path, sidewalk, and pedestrian crossing equipment will be added as part of the project. Project completion was scheduled for late Feb. 2024. The project is now anticipated to be completed in summer 2024.
• Route 208 (Courthouse Road) and Hood Drive: Hood Drive is reduced to a single lane between Route 1 and Route 208 (Courthouse Road), carrying only northbound traffic. Southbound traffic should follow the posted detour along Courthouse Road and Route 1 southbound. New right and left turn lanes are under construction at an entrance to a future Veterans Health Administration clinic. Additional turn lanes will be built on northbound Hood Drive approaching Courthouse Road. A raised median on Hood Drive will separate northbound and southbound traffic between Courthouse Road and McGowan Drive. Additional sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian crossing equipment will be installed at the intersection. Project completion in June 2024.
• Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) Widening: Mudd Tavern Road is being widened to four lanes between I-95 and Route 1. A new secondary access route, Route 2092, will be built parallel to Mudd Tavern Road, and will connect with South Roxbury Mill Road and Dan Bell Lane. Project completion in May 2025.

Stafford County: Augustine North Subdivision: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Milling and paving on various routes throughout Augustine North subdivision between Courthouse Road and Mountain View Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

• Route 635 (Decatur Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic on Decatur Road for cape seal surface treatment between Indian View Road and Norman Road. Flaggers and pilot truck will direct traffic through the work zone.
• Route 658 (Brent Point Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic on Brent Point Road for cape seal surface treatment between Arkendale Road to end of the state maintenance. Flaggers and pilot truck will direct traffic through the work zone.
• Route 649 (Richland Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic on Richland Road for cape seal surface treatment between Route 17 and Hartwood Road. Flaggers and pilot truck will direct traffic through the work zone.

—Virginia Department of Transportation

A new VA hospital in Spotsylvania County, set to open in March 2025, is generating significant concern about traffic congestion in the area.

The hospital, located along Route 1 near the I-95 corridor at Exit 126, just south of Fredericksburg, is expected to increase traffic flow and potentially cause congestion on the already busy roadways.

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Fredericksburg's landscape is evolving with the introduction of Attain at Towne Centre, a new 271-unit residential development at the site of the former Sears at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. This project, completed by Bonaventure in partnership with Cafaro Properties, owner of Spotsylvania Towne Center, promises to bolster the local economy.

Dwight Dunton, CEO of Bonaventure, highlighted the project's dual benefits during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in April 2024: "The introduction of Attain at Towne Centre heralds a significant positive impact on the local economy through various channels, including job creation, increased tax revenues, and sustained economic growth."

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All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia

Interstate 95 Northbound and Southbound

In the Fredericksburg District, roadwork on Interstate 95 and surrounding areas will impact commuters from May 5 to May 11, 2024.

Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) to Exit 148 (Quantico)

A mobile work zone will be in operation from Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for pothole patching. Expect alternating single and double lane closures between the two interchanges.

Exit 126 (Spotsylvania)

From Sunday to Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., construction of a new overpass of I-95 at Route 17 (Mills Drive) will necessitate single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound, followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126.

Bridge washing activities will result in alternating single lane closures at the bridge over Route 1 near Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) interchange from Sunday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton)

Bridge washing will prompt alternating single and double lane closures at 10 p.m. at the four bridges over the Rappahannock River at mile marker 132 from Sunday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton)

Expect alternating single and double lane closures at 10 p.m. at all bridges over Route 17 at the Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) interchange for bridge washing from Sunday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)

Bridge washing activities will cause alternating lane closures at the bridges over Potomac Creek near Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) interchange from Sunday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with double lane closures at 10 p.m.

Exit 140 (Courthouse Road)

Bridge washing will necessitate alternating lane closure at the bridges over Courthouse Road at the interchange from Sunday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with double lane closures at 10 p.m.

Exit 143 (Garrisonville)

Bridge washing activities will result in alternating lane closure at the bridges over Aquia Creek with double lane closures at 10 p.m. at mile marker 145 near the Exit 143 (Garrisonville) interchange for bridge washing from Sunday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-95 Northbound

From Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway), expect single lane closures Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing.

From Sunday to Thursday, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., and Friday, 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., alternating single and double lane closures will occur for installing rumble strips and pavement markings for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing and 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.

Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) On-Ramp

The Route 17 northbound on-ramp to I-95 northbound will close between midnight and 3:30 a.m. early Monday through Friday mornings. Follow detour signs.

Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico)

From Monday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., a single lane closure will be in place between mile markers 147-148 for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

I-95 Southbound

From Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville), expect single lane closures from Monday to Thursday, 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., and Thursday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., between mile markers 147-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.

Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton)

From Monday to Thursday, 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., and Thursday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., single lane closure will be in place on I-95 southbound at mile markers 136-134 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.

For more information, please visit 511Virginia for updates on roadwork and lane closures.

Closing the local lanes will affect local travelers’ ability to merge onto the northbound I-95 through lanes north of exit 133 in Stafford.

When the local lanes are closed, there will be no access to the through lanes of I-95 northbound for any traveler entering I-95 northbound from Route 3 in the City of Fredericksburg. All local lanes traffic will exit to Route 17 at exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton). The on-ramps to I-95 northbound from Route 17 northbound and southbound in Stafford will also be closed during these hours.

Local travelers seeking to enter I-95 northbound between 11 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23-early Friday, April 26 will detour to Route 17 Business to Route 1 northbound to Centreport Parkway in Stafford. Travelers can enter I-95 northbound at the exit 136 interchange.

Signs and message boards will be posted to guide motorists along the detour. View an online detour map.

Intense paving activity will be underway on I-95 between exits 130 and 136 this spring, as well as on Route 17 near I-95 in Stafford. Crews are finishing construction for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing in May 2024 and for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension in June 2024. New travel lanes opened for these projects in 2023. Crews are now applying the final travel surface and pavement markings.

View a full list of scheduled lane and ramp closures on I-95 next week in the Fredericksburg area. Work has been scheduled weather permitting. Please check 511Virginia for updates.

OmniRide:In support of national Take Your Child to Work Day, children aged 17 and younger can ride any OmniRide bus for free on Thursday, April 25.

OmniRide Local and Metro Express are already currently free and will be until at least June. Children can ride any OmniRide Express commuter bus for free on this day, which currently costs $9.00 one way, when accompanied by a paying adult.

This is an opportunity to introduce students, not only to the working world, but also to the many travel alternatives our region has versus driving alone. Riders are encouraged to bring their children along for the ride on an OmniRide Local, Metro Express, or Express commuter bus on April 25 and show them the basics about using public transportation so they can gain confidence as they mature and become independent travelers.

Take Your Child to Work Day, also termed Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, is a national public education program that aims to connect what children learn at school with the actual working world.

For more information on OmniRide services visit OmniRide.com.

I-95 Northbound: Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 103, just before the interchange at the bridge over CSX railroad tracks for bridge washing.

• Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 117, just before exit 118 (Thornburg), at the bridge over the Matta River for bridge washing.
• Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 119 after exit 118 (Thornburg) at the bridge over the Po River for bridge washing.
• Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 121 at the bridge over the Ni River for bridge washing.
• Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating single lane closure at the bridge over Route 1 for bridge washing.
• Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closures on both local and through travel lanes at the bridges over the Rappahannock River for bridge washing.
• Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating single and double lane closures on I-95 northbound in the through travel lanes and local travel lanes at mile markers 132-134 for paving.
• Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 132-133 for guardrail as part of 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
• Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) On-Ramp Closure: Sunday – Thursday, Midnight – 3:30 a.m. I-95 northbound on-ramp from Route 17 northbound will close. Signs will direct drivers to the detour route.
• Exit 140 (Stafford) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 141 -142 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project. Construction of a noise barrier.
• Exit 148 (Quantico): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 146-148 beginning at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. All northbound lanes will reopen by 4:30 a.m. for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound starting at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Construction of a new overpass of I-95 at Route 17 (Mills Drive).

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. at mile markers 148-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.

• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., Single lane closure at mile markers 139-138 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., Single lane closure on I-95 southbound at mile markers 135-134 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.
• Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) On-Ramp Closure: Sunday – Thursday, Midnight – 3:30 a.m. I-95 southbound on-ramp from Route 17 southbound will close. Signs will guide drivers along the detour route. Various construction activities for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
• Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) Off-Ramp Closure: Sunday – Thursday, Midnight – 3:30 a.m. I-95 southbound off-ramp to Route 17 northbound toward Warrenton will close. Signs will guide drivers along the detour route. Various construction activities for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.

Spotsylvania County: Route 608 (Catharpin Road): Thursday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pipe replacement. Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Catharpin Road between Pawmunkey Road and Nottoway Lane. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

• Route 649 (Seay Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Milling and paving. Expect alternating, one-way traffic between Post Oak Road and Robert E. Lee Drive. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
• Route 674 (Chancellor Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Milling and paving. Expect alternating, one-way traffic between Old Plank Road and Gordon Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
• Route 719 (Days Bridge Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating, one-way traffic on Days Bridge Road at the bridge over Lake Anna for maintenance. Automatic flagging devices will direct traffic through the work zone. Flagging crew members operate the devices, which can be adjusted to respond to congestion.
• I-95 Southbound Exit 126 Off-Ramp and Route 1 Southbound:
  A second right turn lane is under construction from the I-95 southbound off-ramp at exit 126 onto Route 1 southbound. Route 1 southbound is being widened from the off-ramp to Southpoint Parkway with an additional turn lane. A second right turn lane is being added from Route 1 southbound to Southpoint Parkway. Traffic islands will be installed along Southpoint Parkway as a safety improvement to allow left turns into driveways but restrict through and left-turning traffic exiting from side streets. Additional right turn lane added to Southpoint Parkway to Route 1 southbound. Project completion in Aug. 2025.
• Route 3 and Orange Plank Road: Utility relocation is underway ahead of construction to modify the intersection of Route 3 and Orange Plank Rd. to a new traffic pattern to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce conflict points. Project completion in spring 2024.
• Route 17 (Mills Drive) Overpass Replacement and Widening: Construction started in Dec. 2020 to replace the existing two-lane interstate overpass on Route 17 with a four-lane bridge. Route 17 is being widened to four lanes until just east of the Hospital Boulevard/Germanna Point Drive intersection. A shared-use path, sidewalk, and pedestrian crossing equipment will be added as part of the project. Project completion was scheduled for late Feb. 2024. The project is now anticipated to be completed in May 2024.
• Route 208 (Courthouse Road) and Hood Drive: Hood Drive is reduced to a single lane between Route 1 and Route 208 (Courthouse Road), carrying only northbound traffic. Southbound traffic should follow the posted detour along Courthouse Road and Route 1 southbound. New right and left turn lanes are under construction at an entrance to a future Veterans Health Administration clinic. Additional turn lanes will be built on northbound Hood Drive approaching Courthouse Road. A raised median on Hood Drive will separate northbound and southbound traffic between Courthouse Road and McGowan Drive. Additional sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian crossing equipment will be installed at the intersection. Project completion in July 2024.
• Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) Widening: Mudd Tavern Road is being widened to four lanes between I-95 and Route 1. A new secondary access route, Route 2092, will be built parallel to Mudd Tavern Road, and will connect with South Roxbury Mill Road and Dan Bell Lane. Project completion in May 2025.

Stafford County: Route 1: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lane closure on Route 1 at Courthouse Road for permit/utility work.

• Route 17 Northbound: Sunday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating single lane closures on Route 17 northbound between Short Street and Sanford Drive for I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing construction, near I-95 exit 133 interchange. Project completion May 17, 2024.
• Route 17 Southbound: Sunday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. Alternating single lane closures on Route 17 southbound between Sanford Drive and Short Street for I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing construction, near I-95 exit 133 interchange. Project completion May 17, 2024.
• Sanford Drive: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic on Sanford Drive between Route 17 and Simpson Drive for paving.
• South Gateway Drive: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Alternating lane closures on South Gateway near the Route 17 intersection for paving.
• Route 604 (Belle Plains Road): Monday, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic between White Oak Road and cul-de-sac for ditch cleaning operation. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
• Route 616 (Poplar Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating one-way traffic on Poplar Road for milling and paving between Branch Creek Way and Tacketts Mill Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.
• Route 630 (Courthouse Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lane closure on Courthouse Road near Route 1 and Stafford Avenue for permit/utility work.
• Staffordboro Commuter Lot Restriping: Restriping will continue on weekends through late April at VDOT Park and Ride commuter lot on Staffordboro Boulevard, near the Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) and Mine Road intersection. The lot will be closed to weekend parking on the following dates: Saturday, April 13-Sunday, April 14, Saturday, April 20-Sunday, Apri 21 and Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28.
• Temporary parking on Sundays for a farmers market held in the Staffordboro lot will be permitted.To find an alternative Park and Ride lot location, visit the VDOT Park and Ride interactive map.

—Virginia Department of Transportation