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Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) work crews will be out in the district throughout this week, barring any major weather. They’ll be handling bridge & guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/ shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/ work and roadside cleanup. Here’s a look at where the work will be taking place.

Work at specific locations:

Appomattox County:

• Route 131 (Old Courthouse Rd.) from Route 460 BUS (Confederate Blvd.) to Route 460 Bypass (Richmond Highway) – Route 131 Reconstruction. Traffic shift in place. Lane closures expected. Use caution. Estimated completion January, 2025.

• Note district-wide activities above. 

Buckingham County: 

• Note district-wide activities above. 

Cumberland County:

• Route 45 (Cartersville Rd.) at Route 690 (Columbia Rd.) – Roundabout Project. Speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. Expect changes in traffic patterns with grade changes along Route 45. Traffic will be running on stone during this time and lane closures are expected. Use caution. Estimated completion November 2024. Route 664 (Angola Road) – Bridge replacement. Route 664 (Angola Road) is closed between Route 638 and Route 600. Estimated reopening August 23, 2024. A detour and signs are in place. 

• Note district-wide activities above. 

Prince Edward County: 

• Note district-wide activities above.