TRAFFIC UPDATE: OCT. 27, 2021
Temporary Traffic Shift on Longhill Road Rescheduled for Oct. 28
Previously postponed earlier this week due to weather, paving operations are now scheduled to begin on the northern portion of the roadway in the western limits of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Longhill Road Widening Project in James City County.
 
Starting as early as Oct. 28, following the placement of temporary pavement markings, VDOT contractor crews will temporarily shift east- and westbound traffic on Longhill Road to the eastbound lanes on the south side of the roadway, between Glenburnie Road and New Point Road. As part of this new traffic pattern estimated to be in place over the next 1-2 months, project crews will close the westbound lanes on the north side of Longhill Road to allow for paving operations within this closed section of roadway.
 
While this section of the roadway is closed, access will be maintained to all business entrances on the north side of the roadway within this section of the corridor, utilizing flagging operations on Longhill Road and New Point Road.
Underground Pipe Installation and Flagging Operations on Olde Towne Road Scheduled to Begin as Early as Oct. 28
Weather and materials delivery permitting, daytime flagging operations are scheduled to take place on Olde Towne Road near the 7-Eleven entrance and the Longhill Road intersection for the installation of underground pipe across the roadway. Currently estimated to take place Oct. 28 and Nov. 1, Olde Towne Road will be closed to one travel lane in this location with a flagger in place alternating each direction of traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.

*This work is dependent upon weather conditions; therefore, the schedule and duration of the work are subject to change. 
Due to the increase in construction activity and current traffic configuration along Longhill Road and the Olde Towne Road/Devon Road intersection, motorists should anticipate potential delays, utilize alternate routes, and plan their commutes by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools: 


For more information on the Longhill Road Widening Project, visit: www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/longhill_road.asp.