The Virginia Department of Transportation has closed the median crossover at the Route 17 and Route 610 (Woods Cross Road/Davenport Road) intersection in Gloucester County.
The median will remain closed to keep drivers and workers safe until construction is complete to modify the intersection.
Drivers on Woods Cross Road or Davenport Road are now being directed to turn right and U-turn from existing Route 17 crossovers near the intersection to continue travel in their desired direction. Travelers on Route 17 are also prohibited from making left turns onto Woods Cross Road and Davenport Road.
VDOT said it monitors traffic conditions closely in its work zones. Traffic control devices such as signs, pavement markings, barrels and lane configurations will be adjusted as needed to prioritize the safety of travelers and workers.
Construction on the $5.1 million intersection safety project began in March and is expected to be complete in December. When complete, drivers on Woods Cross Road or...