As the summer travel season begins, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding motorists to stay focused on the road while heading to those first celebrations of summer.

VDOT will help make travel easier by suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Friday until noon Tuesday.

While the lane closure lift is in effect for most areas, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. A full listing of those lane closures can be found on VDOT’s website.