June 12, 2008 --
Southbound Powhite Parkway lane shifts
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.
June 6, 2008 --
Southbound
Powhite Parkway periodic lane closures
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 rush hour
periods.
May 30, 2008 -- Southbound Powhite Parkway lane
shifts
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. Roadway crews will be
in the immediate area for 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. Although this traffic situation will last for two weeks,
an additional lane shift will occur upon completion.
Motorists are
advised to remain alert concerning all traffic shifts via the
RMA website at
www.rmaonline.org.
May 27, 2008 --
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.
May 2, 2008 --
Southbound Powhite Parkway lanes to shift
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.