VDOT halts lane closures ahead of busy 4th of July travel weekend
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VDOT halts lane closures ahead of busy 4th of July travel weekend
Over 2 million Virginians are anticipated to travel for Independence Day. In an effort to reduce traffic, VDOT will lift lane closures. The closures will be lifted from noon on Thursday, July 3, to noon on Monday, July 7.
Roads are expected to be congested, and in an effort to reduce traffic, VDOT will lift lane closures.
This year, Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday, July 4, 2025, kicking off the weekend with various festivities. Prior to that date, VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and temporarily lift lane closures on interstates and major roads across Virginia from noon on Thursday, July 3, to noon on Monday, July 7.
Lane closures will be lifted in most areas, but drivers might still encounter semi-permanent work zones that stay in place during this period.
For the latest travel alerts in your area and across the state, check VDOT’s Travel Advisories here.
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