RELEASE: CONTACT:

IMMEDIATE Paula K. Jones (434) 856-8176 Paula.Jones@vdot.virginia.gov

LYN-08-056 April 23, 2008

Bridge Safety Inspections Rescheduled

LYNCHBURG – Crews under contract to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will perform regularly-scheduled safety inspections at the following locations weather permitting, which may require road or lane closures and create delays. These inspections have been rescheduled from an earlier date.

Buckingham County:
4/27      Route 602 over James River at corner of Nelson and Albemarle County
           Route 649 over Slate River north of Buckingham Courthouse

Charlotte County:
4/24      Route 15 Business over Routes 15 & 360 Bypass near Keysville

City of Danville:
4/25      Route 58 eastbound over Route 29 at Danville

City of Lynchburg:
4/24      Route 128 over Route 670 ramp at Candlers’ Station

VDOT inspects all its bridges at least once every two years unless there are issues with a structure due to age, deterioration, bridge damage or other known concerns. In these cases, more frequent inspections are conducted. Routine bridge inspections continue to ensure that all 20,823 Virginia bridges remain safe for motorists. When bridge inspectors find any safety concerns, bridges are immediately posted to reduce weight limits or closed until necessary repairs are made.

Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through these are any highway work zones. For additional information about work zones statewide, visit www.511Virginia.org or call 511.