The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for the Lynchburg District for the week of Oct. 14 – 18. Work in area counties includes:

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY:

• Andersonville AHQ – Crews will cut brush.

• Various – Crews will mow, work surfaces and respond to customer concerns.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY:

• Route 636 and other locations- Crews will work surfaces.

• Various – Crews will work surfaces, mow and respond to customer concerns.

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY:

• Route 622 (360-624) – Road closure starting Aug. 7 for bridge and approach work over NSRR. Detour via 622 to 360 to 360B/460E to 724 and 624 back to 622. Est. comp. September 2020.

• Route 652 (690 – 460) – Closed Sept. 9-Dec. 13, for bridge replacement. Detour via 460, 626 and back to 652.

• Various – Crew will respond to customer concerns, mow, clean ditches/pipe, install pipe and work surfaces.

DISTRICT-WIDE ACTIVITIES:

• Bridge maintenance – Crews will perform maintenance on bridges/other structures.

• Guardrail maintenance – Crews will perform maintenance on guardrails.

• Line painting/pavement marking – Crews will address work orders/requests.

• Surface work – Various surface schedules are underway across the district. Be aware of possible lane closures and delays. Check VA511 for updates.

Ribbon cutting ceremony set

The Town of Farmville has announced that it will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Buffalo Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Trail, on site, at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18.

Citizens’ are encouraged to attend.

Bert Dodson, Jr., Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) member, Lynchburg District, is scheduled to be on hand to offer a few remarks regarding the Buffalo Creek Bicycle/ Pedestrian Bridge and Trail and to assist in the ribbon cutting.

“We’re delighted Mr. Dodson has agreed to join our celebration. Dodson was instrumental in helping the Town of Farmville obtain funds for this project,” said Mayor David Whitus.

The Buffalo Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project has provided a safe passage for pedestrians over Buffalo Creek, as well as connected the Dogwood Trail and Sarah Terry Trail to create approximately 2 miles of mostly shaded walking area.