Construction on the Rio Road grade-separated intersection will shift into high gear at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 22, and motorists will see major traffic pattern changes that will affect travel through the project during the summer. Detours will be posted. This phase of work will be completed by September 2, 2016. Route 29 remains open during construction, so you can continue to support local businesses during the construction period.

On Route 29 north and south of the Rio Road intersection:

• Between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. there will be two lanes southbound and three lanes northbound
• Right turns onto Rio Road will be permitted at all times
• No left turns at the intersection at any time
• Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. there will be at least one lane open both northbound and southbound
• All business entrances will remain open during business hours

On Rio Road east and west of Route 29:

• Traffic on Rio Road will not be able to cross Route 29
• Right turns onto Route 29 will be permitted at all times
• No left turns at the intersection at any time
• All business entrances will remain open during business hours

Get more information: Virginia Department of Transportation news release »