The Shadow
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will make travel easier by suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, until noon Monday, Dec. 2.
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. A full listing of those lane closures can be found on VDOT’s website.
VDOT’s online, interactive travel-trends map shows peak congestion periods on Virginia interstates during the three previous Thanksgiving holidays.
While it cannot precisely predict when congestion will occur this year, it can help motorists avoid travel when roads have historically been busiest.
Based on traffic data, periods of moderate to heavy congestion will occur on Interstate 81 between Staunton and Ironto Sunday from 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and I-64 east near the interchange at Lexington from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
