The Virginia Department of Transportation will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon on Friday until noon on Sept. 3 for the Labor Day holiday.
For those planning a late-summer trip this weekend, VDOT has also issued its prediction for the most congested days and regions this weekend based on historical trends.
Heavier congestion is expected throughout Virginia Saturday and Sunday, the agency said in a news release.
Across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area, it is likely travelers will experience heavy congestion on the interstates from mid-morning through early evening on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, Interstate 95 northbound is expected to be heavily congested between Richmond and Fredericksburg throughout the day on Monday.
Heavy congestion is also expected on Interstate 64 in the Hampton Roads area throughout the holiday period, especially around the bridges and tunnels.Â
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time, the release said.
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