Southbound Powhite Parkway lane shifts Thursday, June 12

Motorists should be advised of a traffic shift along the Powhite Parkway southbound travel lanes immediately after the new southbound toll plaza, approaching the Chesterfield County line. This latest traffic shift is in conjunction with a series of previous lane closures due to repaving work. Those wishing to exit onto Chippenham Parkway southbound should remain in the far left lane after going through the toll booths to allow for an easier exit. Those wishing to continue to Chesterfield County should remain in the far right lanes. Although this traffic situation will last for two weeks, an additional lane shift will occur upon completion at the end of the month.

 

Southbound Powhite Parkway periodic lane closures, June 7

Motorists should be advised that beginning Saturday, June 7, periodic lane closures will occur along the southbound Powhite Parkway as crews begin testing the Open Road Toll lane technology. The closures will be in effect all day on Saturdays and Sundays until June 29, as well as during weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be no lane closures during the rush hour periods.

Motorists are advised to remain alert concerning all traffic shifts via this web page.

Southbound Powhite Parkway lanes to shift Thursday, May 29

Motorists should be advised of a traffic shift beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 29, along the Powhite Parkway southbound travel lanes immediately after the new southbound toll plaza. Travel lanes will shift for drivers approaching the Chesterfield County line. Those wishing to exit onto Chippenham Parkway southbound should remain in the far left lane after going through the toll booths to allow for an easier exit. Roadway crews will be in the immediate area for repaving work.

 

This traffic situation will be in place for approximately two weeks, with additional shifts occurring throughout the construction period. Drivers should remain alert and observe electronic signage, as well as posted speed limits.

 

Northbound Powhite Parkway mainline toll lanes reduced by three beginning Tuesday, June 3 -- Motorists are advised to plan morning travel routes accordingly --

Motorists traveling northbound through the Powhite Parkway mainline toll plaza will experience significant morning rush hour delays beginning Tuesday, June 3, as toll lanes are reduced from nine to six lanes. The three-lane closure marks the beginning of the northbound installation of the Open Road Toll (ORT) lanes, also known as express lanes. This traffic situation is expected to last for 90 days.

To avoid delays, expressway drivers are encouraged to explore alternate routes into the City of Richmond such as Hull Street, Midlothian Turnpike, or I-95 north. In addition, drivers may want to take advantage of adjustable work schedules or flexible time through their workplace, if applicable.

The northbound express lanes installation is the final phase of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority’s ambitious program, which will significantly reduce traffic congestion on the Powhite Parkway. Upon completion, the nearly 10-year project will introduce three express lanes, in each direction, allowing E-ZPass customers to travel at 45 mph through barrier-free toll lanes. The southbound express lanes are expected to open in July, while the northbound lanes are scheduled to debut in August.

Motorists are advised to remain alert concerning all traffic shifts through local television and radio media reports.

Suggested alternate city routes to avoid Powhite Parkway mainline toll plaza during morning rush hour:

Destination                        Alternate Routes

West end and Henrico       Chippenham Parkway to Huguenot and Willey

                                          Bridges

 

Downtown                         Midlothian Turnpike, Hull Street and Jeff Davis

                                          Highway to the Lee, Manchester and Mayo

                                          Bridges

 

North and Downtown        Chippenham Parkway and Route 288 to

                                          Interstate 95

 

Traffic shift Thursday, May 22

Motorists should be advised that beginning Thursday, May 22, the southbound lanes will shift to the right, although the same number of travel lanes to the plaza will remain. The extreme left hand lanes will have to merge to the adjacent lane to the right.  

 

Tuesday morning commute delayed

On Monday evening, May 19, a situation was discovered along the Powhite Parkway northbound roadway that would have made for unsafe travel for our Forest Hill customers during the Tuesday morning commute. The decision was made that in order to eliminate potential traffic accidents and injuries, one lane of travel after the toll booth would have to be closed until the problem was fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience during your morning commute. We recognize this added a significant amount of time to your travel. We are currently working to correct the problem this afternoon before the Wednesday, May 21 morning rush hour period.

 

Southbound Powhite Parkway lanes to shift, May 2

Motorists should be advised of a significant traffic shift beginning today along the Powhite Parkway southbound travel lanes immediately after the new southbound toll plaza. Travel lanes will be reduced from four to three as drivers approach the Chesterfield County line. Those wishing to exit southbound onto Chippenham Parkway should remain in the far left lane after going through the toll booths to allow for an easier exit.

This traffic situation will be in place for approximately eight weeks, with additional shifts occurring throughout the construction period. Drivers should remain alert and observe electronic signage, as well as posted speed limits.

 

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