UPCOMING BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGE CLOSURES IN PRINCE GEORGE; OCTOBER DATES HAVE BEEN SET Crews continuing work on two projects during closures Benjamin Harrison Bridge/Route 156 (Prince George/Charles City) – As part of bridge work on two separate projects, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the Benjamin Harrison Bridge from 7 a.m. Sept. 22 through 8 a.m. Sept. 26. Additionally, bridge closures for the month of October have been scheduled for 7 a.m. Oct. 6 through 8 a.m. Oct. 10 and 7 a.m. Oct. 20 through 8 a.m. Oct. 24. Crews are working to replace the bridge’s auxiliary drive and to make repairs to the bridge’s deck and beams. Local drivers are encouraged to use the posted detour: Take Jordan Point Road (Route 106/156) south to Route 10 west. Take Interstate 295 north to Route 5 (Exit 22A) back to Jordan Point Road (Route 106/156). Through travelers can use Interstates 295 and 64 or the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry as alternate routes to the Hampton Roads area. The lift span will remain open during closures to allow marine traffic passage. For more information about the Benjamin Harrison Bridge improvement projects, visit virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/benjamin_harrison_bridge_improvements.asp. For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit 511virginia.org. (END)
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:51:56 +0000
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