Motorists who use a congested roadway in Albemarle County’s urban ring may face new challenges in the near future as a contractor begins work on behalf of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The Caton Construction Group will start work on February 17 to replace a bridge that carries Old Ivy Road over the U.S. 29 / 250 bypass. The structure was built in 1961 and carries 8,000 vehicles a day. The replacement will mean various detours for the $3.9 million project.
“This project will replace the bridge deck and beams and rehabilitate the bridge piers,” reads a press release sent out this afternoon by VDOT. “The new structure will be raised slightly to provide more vertical clearance for vehicles on U.S. 29/250 traveling under the bridge.”
Anyone wanting to go west on Old Ivy Road will have to detour north onto U.S. 29 / 250 and turn around at the Barracks Road exit to return back to Old Ivy Road, which is also designated Route 601. This detour is expected to be in place through the fall of 2026 when the project is expected to be completed.
Caton Construction will also close U.S. 29 / 250 to traffic at night at several points while work is being done. These will be done on an as-needed basis.
Learn more about the project on the VDOT website.
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