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IMMEDIATE Paula K. Jones (434) 856-8176 Paula.Jones@vdot.virginia.gov |
LYN-08-024 Feb. 6, 2008 |
MOTORISTS MAY EXPECT DELAYS DURING BRIDGE INSPECTIONS
Lane and/or road closures possible during safety inspections
Amherst County:
2/11 Route 635 over Pedlar River near Pedlar Mills
Route 501 over James River at Snowden
2/15 Route 29 northbound over Buffalo River at AmherstBuckingham County:
2/13 Route 20 over Slate River, north of DillwynAppomattox County:
2/6 Route 24 over Route 460 Bypass at Appomattox
Route 26 over Route 460 Bypass at Appomattox
2/7 Route 631 over Route460 Bypass at Appomattox
Route 460 West over Route 460 eastbound lane of bypass at Appomattox
2/13 Route 605 over Wreck Island Creek, west of Bent Creek
2/27 Route 635 over Norfolk Southern Railway at Appomattox
Route 1008 over Norfolk Southern Railway at Appomattox
Route 647 over Norfolk Southern Railway at Spout SpringsCampbell County:
2/14 Route 606 over Falling River, southeast of Rustburg
Route 604 over Falling River, southeast of Rustburg
Route 648 over Falling River, southeast of Rustburg
2/15 Route 643 over Falling River, north of Brookneal (Road closed bet. 9-11 a.m.)
2/28 Route 646 over Norfolk Southern Railway near Concord
Route 24 over Norfolk Southern Railway near ConcordDanville, City of:
2/8 Route 29 over Route 1156
2/9 Norfolk Southern Railway over Route 29
Route 1123 over Route 29
2/26 Route 29 southbound over Pumpkin Creek
Route 703 over Banister River, southwest of ChathamHalifax County:
2/12 Route 360 over Banister River at Halifax
2/20 Route 698 over Sandy Creek at Pittsylvania County line
2/26 Route 716 over Banister River, east of South BostonPittsylvania County:
2/20 Route 29 southbound over Route 721 at Blairs
2/22 Route 851 over Sandy Creek, northwest of Danville
Route 869 over Sandy Creek, northwest of Danville
Route 863 over Sandy Creek, northwest of Danville
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.





















