Politics & Government

Lane Closures Thursday Night on Northbound Route 17 in Stafford

Closures are scheduled between South Gateway/Sanford Drive and McLane Drive.

Provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation

The left lane and center lane of northbound Route 17 in Stafford County will be closed overnight on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22 between South Gateway Drive/Sanford Drive and McLane Drive.

These northbound lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. until approximately 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. 

Northbound motorists will not be allowed to turn left at Sanford Drive and McLane Drive during the work zone. Motorists should make a U-turn at the next available traffic signal, and proceed south on Route 17 to reach their destination.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be removing a 6-foot by 6-foot pavement sample in preparation for a future pavement repair in this area.

Real-time listings of travel times, work zones, and traffic incidents in Virginia are available on VDOT’s 24-hour traffic information website.  Motorists can also access 511Virginia by calling 511 from any telephone in Virginia. 

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