VDOT says if you’re on Route 1 in the Fredericksburg area, expect brief daytime delays in June on the Falmouth Bridge over the Rappahannock River for an in-depth bridge inspection.
The inspection will be underway starting Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 13, weather permitting. You can expect lane closures on the Falmouth Bridge at the following times:
Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6- Route 1 northbound–8 a.m. to 2 p.m.–Single lane closure
Monday, June 10 – Thursday, June 13- Route 1 southbound–8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.–Single lane closure
Built in 1943, the Falmouth Bridge carries Route 1 over the Rappahannock River between the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. It carries an average of 38,000 vehicles a day, according to recent traffic counts.A major rehabilitation project is currently in the design phase to improve the structure’s condition.
To learn more, check the online project page on vdot.virginia.gov.
VDOT says you can download the free mobile 511Virginia app for Apple and Android devices to stay connected, or visit www.511Virginia.org. Motorists also can reach 511Virginia by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
