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CO-0714 May 11, 2007

VDOT OFFERS TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Traffic and closure information available at multiple locations
Traffic and closure information available at multiple locations

RICHMOND - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recommends that motorists stay informed of traffic conditions in the Williamsburg and James City County areas this weekend due to the Jamestown 2007 400th anniversary weekend events.

Colonial Parkway is closed to all vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, except shuttle buses, from Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13.

The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry service (Route 31) will shut down for about an hour on Friday, May 11 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 8 p.m. for fireworks shows, and also on Sunday morning from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. for security precautions.

Other road and ferry closures could occur without notice this weekend due to security reasons.

For information about shuttle service, park and ride locations, or what to expect, visit the Jamestown 2007 Web site and the James City County Web site.

For information about traffic incidents on Route 60 and Interstate 64, dial 511 or visit 511virginia.org.

Motorists can hear traffic information 610 AM or by calling VDOT's new Hampton Roads TrafficLine at (757) 361-3016. That number has the Highway Advisory Radio transmission from 610 AM and access bridge and tunnel information.

For more information about the ferry schedule, go to VirginiaDOT.org or call (800) VA-FERRY (800-823-3779).

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