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The Virginia Department of Transportation is initiating a $9.6 million project to replace the bridge superstructure on State Route 207 over the Mattaponi River. The project will enhance safety for around 12,000 daily vehicles but will require the bridge’s closure for approximately nine months starting in August. Northbound traffic will be rerouted during this time, with temporary speed limit reductions in place to ensure safety. Public engagement efforts will keep motorists informed about the changes and progress of the construction.
Caroline County, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is set to kick off a significant construction project next week, involving the replacement of the bridge superstructure on State Route 207 (Rogers Clark Boulevard) that spans the Mattaponi River in Caroline County. This project, valued at $9.6 million, aims to enhance safety and road conditions for the estimated 12,000 vehicles that traverse this route daily.
Scheduled to commence on Monday, July 21, 2025, the construction will result in the closure of the northbound bridge late next month, specifically in August 2025. VDOT anticipates that the bridge will remain closed for approximately nine months, with an expected reopening in April 2026, weather permitting.
During the bridge closure, Route 207 will be reduced to two travel lanes. Northbound traffic will be rerouted to utilize the southbound bridge, which will have one travel lane open in each direction. To maintain safety in this work zone, the speed limit will temporarily decrease from 60 mph to 45 mph. Additionally, work zone speed limit signs will be installed and covered prior to the project’s initiation, ensuring drivers are aware of the changes before construction commences.
The bridge replacement project will entail replacing critical structural components, including steel-plate girders, a concrete deck, bridge railing, and bridge approaches, alongside performing substructure repairs. The contracted construction company undertaking this work is Kokosing Construction Co. Inc.
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