Spotsylvania, VA – Several major roads near Massaponax will be closed this afternoon as the county prepares for a local parade, creating travel delays for drivers across central Spotsylvania.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, Massaponax Church Road leading to Lake Anna Parkway, the Route 208 Bypass, and the entrance to Old Battlefield Boulevard will be fully closed today from 12:45 p.m. to approximately 2:30–3 p.m. The temporary shutdown is required to accommodate parade staging and ensure pedestrian safety along the route.
Deputies said the closure window could shift slightly depending on crowd levels and parade movement. Drivers traveling through Massaponax, Lee Hill, and surrounding neighborhoods should plan alternate routes or expect significant congestion throughout early afternoon.
The Route 208 corridor is a primary connector for commuters accessing I-95, U.S. 1, and commercial areas near Southpoint. The sheriff’s office noted that traffic backups could extend beyond the immediate closure points, particularly between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. as spectators arrive.
Local residents are encouraged to leave early if heading toward shopping centers, schools, or appointments in the area. Law enforcement will reopen roads as soon as the parade has fully cleared and crews confirm it is safe for vehicle traffic.
Anyone driving through the region during the closure window is advised to follow posted detours and instructions from deputies stationed at each intersection.
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