Traffic Alert | Gainesville & Haymarket Rt 55
16 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
HAYMARKET/GAINESVILLE, VA
TRAFFIC ALERT
ACCESS BETWEEN ROUTE 29 SOUTH AND ROUTE 55 TO CLOSE
Permanent closure is part of Gainesville Improvement project
Beginning Thursday, September 23, motorists in Gainesville will no longer be able to turn right from Route 29 South onto Route 55 (John Marshall Highway), or access Route 29 from Route 55. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is permanently closing this access point as part of its Route 29 and Linton Hall Road interchange project.
The schematic shows the work being carried out in this location. Local business on Route 55 can still be accessed via Gallerher Road. The existing traffic light at the intersection of Gallerher Road and Route 55 will be removed from service and a new tie-in to Gallerher Road has been constructed as shown below.
After the traffic switch, the Department will monitor the traffic conditions throughout the day and make the necessary adjustments to the traffic signals to alleviate any significant traffic delays.
To get to Route 55 from Route 29, motorists can use Heathcote Boulevard to Catharpin Road to Route 55, or use Gallerher Road to Route 55.
To get to Route 29 from Gallerher Road or Route 55, motorists can use Gallerher Road or use Catharpin Road to Heathcote Boulevard.
For any additional information regarding the above, the current or future projects being constructed in Gainesville, the public is encouraged to visit the Gainesville Project Field Office at 14100 Whitney Road (site of the former Suntrust Bank on Linton Hall Road).
(courtesy of Board of Supervisors,PWC)
