Overnight detour on Route 1 southbound in Stafford on Tuesday and Wednesday - Fredericksburg Today

A abbreviated conception of Route 1 southbound successful Stafford County volition beryllium closed overnight connected the evenings of Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 26, successful transportation with a task to somewhat widen the road’s shoulders. 

 Route 1 southbound postulation volition beryllium closed to done postulation betwixt the bluish and confederate intersections with Route 631 (Bells Hill Road). The closure volition hap from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. connected Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, ending astatine 5 a.m. Thursday morning. A azygous lane closure is scheduled connected Route 1 southbound from 5-7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. 

 During the detour, Route 1 southbound postulation volition beryllium diverted onto Bells Hill Road astatine its bluish intersection, and tin re-enter Route 1 southbound astatine its confederate intersection. 

 Crews volition archetypal mill the pavement borderline connected Route 1 southbound. The enarthrosis volition beryllium widened by astir 2 feet connected each side. Shoulder widening provides much betterment abstraction for drivers if their conveyance strays from the question lanes. The task is intended to trim the hazard of crashes and injuries that tin effect from vehicles moving disconnected the road.

 All lanes of Route 1 northbound volition stay open. 

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