Northbound Powhite Parkway motorists expect delays

Motorists traveling northbound along the Powhite Parkway should expect delays as crews begin construction on the express lanes jersey wall barrier. The shift of the temporary barrier has caused a narrowing of the lanes approaching the toll plaza, although all toll booths are currently open. Please use this information to plan your morning travel route accordingly. Additional delays will occur in June. Please visit this web page for regular updates.

 

Southbound Powhite Parkway lanes to shift, May 2

Motorists should be advised of a significant traffic shift beginning today along the Powhite Parkway southbound travel lanes immediately after the new southbound toll plaza. Travel lanes will be reduced from four to three as drivers approach the Chesterfield County line. Those wishing to exit southbound onto Chippenham Parkway should remain in the far left lane after going through the toll booths to allow for an easier exit.

This traffic situation will be in place for approximately eight weeks, with additional shifts occurring throughout the construction period. Drivers should remain alert and observe electronic signage, as well as posted speed limits.

Forest Hill ramp to reopen Thursday evening, April 24

The eastbound Forest Hill Avenue to northbound Powhite Parkway ramp, will reopen to traffic beginning tonight, Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m. The ramp was previously closed due to construction along the exit ramp and the retaining wall.

 

Southbound express lanes to open Monday, July 21

Contrary to recent radio reports on Monday, April 14, the southbound Powhite Parkway express lanes are not open. The southbound Open Road Toll lanes are scheduled to open on Monday, July 21. We apologize that you received incorrect information.

 

 

New Powhite Parkway southbound toll plaza to open -- Drivers reminded to use caution during traffic shift, plaza construction--

 Drivers should be aware that the new shift will begin in conjunction with the demolition of a section of the Powhite Parkway mainline toll plaza canopy. Construction crews will remove two toll booths and a portion of the plaza canopy, beginning Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. The work is scheduled to be completed by Sunday, April 13. Delays should be expected for southbound traffic during that weekend. In the event of rain, construction will take place the following weekend, April 18-20.  

The new Powhite Parkway southbound toll plaza is scheduled to debut Saturday, April 12, as part of the Powhite Plaza Expansion/Split Plaza Project. With the opening of the new plaza, current southbound lanes will close to begin testing the new Open Road Toll (ORT) lane technology. All southbound traffic will be directed through the new plaza during this phase.

Upon completion in late summer, the Powhite Plaza Expansion/Split Plaza Project will introduce three ORT lanes, also known as express lanes, in each direction along the Parkway, allowing E-ZPass customers to travel at near highway speeds through barrier-free toll lanes. This project is the final phase of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority’s ambitious program, dating back to 2001, which will significantly reduce traffic congestion on the Parkway.

Motorists are advised to remain alert concerning all traffic shifts.

Forest Hill Avenue Parkway on-ramp to close Tuesday, March 11 -- Closing begins series of traffic shifts for Open Road Tolling project -- The eastbound Forest Hill Avenue to northbound Powhite Parkway ramp, will close Tuesday, March 11 in order that construction crews may relocate the retaining wall at the bottom of the ramp. The ramp is scheduled to re-open in six weeks.

 

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