Construction on a Virginia Department of Transportation project to improve safety at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 216 (Guinea Road) in lower Gloucester County will begin Monday.

The project has been designed to reduce conflict points near the intersection of Route 17 and Route 216. Construction is anticipated to be completed in July.

On Guinea Road, the existing concrete median will be shifted slightly to allow for the construction of a dedicated left turn lane and a dedicated through lane for traffic approaching Route 17. The project will retain a dedicated right turn lane on Guinea Road.

Sidewalk improvements will also be made at the intersection.

Visit the project page (www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/fredericksburg-district/route-17-at-route-216-guinea-road-intersection-improvements) for more information on the improvements and design.

The project will be built in two construction phases. The first phase will require only temporary, daily lane closures. Dur...