VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead.
RICHMOND — Venturing out on the roads for one final summer holiday weekend? Planning ahead could make all the difference between smooth sailing or getting stuck in congestion.
Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer season, and whether it is to explore one of Virginia’s many scenic trails or lounge at a beach, many people will be traveling through Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants to help make the trip a safe one and reminds motorists to be alert.
VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, Aug. 30, until noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. Check VDOT’s Travel Advisories for the latest travel alerts in your area and around the state.
Additionally, VDOT offers several resources to help plan travel ahead of time.
VDOT's online, interactive travel trends map shows peak congestion periods anticipated on Virginia interstates during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. While it cannot precisely predict when congestion will occur this year, it can help motorists avoid travel when traffic has historically moved the slowest.
Based on historical data:
VDOT’s free mobile 511 app offers information about construction, traffic, incidents and congestion as well as access to traffic cameras, weather, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and more. Use 511’s “speak ahead” option for hands-free and eyes-free audible traffic alerts for incidents and construction along your route. Traffic information is also available at 511Virginia.org or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
Here are some additional tips for safely navigating the roadways during the holiday weekend:
For questions or to report hazardous road conditions, contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).
Last updated: September 26, 2024