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Jeffrey Caldwell (804) 786-2715
Jeffrey.Caldwell@vdot.virginia.gov

FRED—0805

May 9, 2008



VDOT RESTRICTS ROUTE 1 AT ROUTE 661 (HUDGINS ROAD) DUE TO SINKHOLE
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FREDERICKSBURG – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has closed the right Route 1 South turn lane to Route 661 (Hudgins Road) in Spotsylvania County due to a pipe failure.

The deteriorated 54-inch pipe beneath Route 1 collapsed due to the heavy rains experienced last night.

VDOT is working to develop an emergency contract to replace the pipe.

Motorists can expect minor delays in the area and are advised to use caution.

For the latest traffic and travel information, call 511 or log onto www.511Virginia.org.

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