Fredericksburg, VA – A busy roadway near the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County line is set to close as CSX adjusts the schedule for upcoming railroad maintenance, impacting thousands of daily drivers.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, Lansdowne Road (Route 638) will close at the railroad crossing beginning 9 a.m. Monday and remain shut down around the clock until it reopens at 9 p.m. Thursday. Officials said the closure was originally scheduled for later in the day but has been moved up, extending the disruption window for commuters and commercial traffic.
A signed detour will be in place throughout the closure. Passenger vehicles are advised to follow Route 636 (Mine Road), Route 608 (Benchmark Road), and Route 2/17 (Tidewater Trail) to navigate around the work zone.
Truck traffic will follow a longer designated route, including Route 636 (Mine Road), Route 1 (Patriot Highway), Route 1 Business (Lafayette Boulevard), Route 3 (Blue and Gray Parkway), and Route 2/17 (Tidewater Trail). Officials emphasize that drivers should allow extra travel time and remain alert for changing traffic patterns in the area.
Lansdowne Road carries an average of 8,300 vehicles per day, making it a significant connector for local and regional travel. The temporary closure is expected to cause delays, particularly during peak commuting hours.
VDOT encourages motorists to check real-time traffic conditions through the 511Virginia system online or via the mobile app. Drivers can also dial 511 for updates while traveling within Virginia.
Road crews and CSX officials urge the public to use caution near the work zone and follow posted detour signs for safety.
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