Construction continues on a project to improve safety at two Route 17 intersections in Gloucester. Beginning this Sunday, the Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor will close the crossover and turn lanes at The Shoppes of Gloucester to complete reconstruction of the crossover. The crossover and turn lanes are expected to remain closed through Sunday, Nov. 22, weather permitting. During the closure, crews will also mill and pave the roadway and install new pavement markings. Motorists are to follow the posted detour signs. Construction was recently completed at the crossover at Fox First Street. Final paving and pavement markings will be applied to this crossover over the next two weeks. Both crossovers are being modified to reduce the risk of crashes. The $5.1 million project is reconstructing the current Restricted Crossing U-Turns (RCUT) to better align with Fox First Street and The Shoppes at Gloucester. Left turns out from side streets will continue to be prohibi...