I-295 Flyover Project

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• I-295 Flyover Project
• Western Henrico County

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Why is this being built?

• To improve the flow of traffic on I-64 between
  Route 288 and I-295

• I-64 more than 55,000 cars/day (2005)
• Estimate more than 74,000 cars/day by 2026
• Congestion at I-64/I-295 interchange, especially
  during rush hour

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Whats being done?
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What about sound walls?

• The project calls for two sound walls
• Along I-64 east, west of Pouncey Tract Road
  between I-64 and the Reflections at West Creek
  complex.
• Between northbound I-295 towards I-64 and the
  Twin Hickory neighborhoods of Waters Edge,
  Cobblestone Landing and Parsons Walk.

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Sound wall along I-64 eastbound
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Project Milestones

• April 11, 2006 contractor began work
• Spring 2008 Pouncey Tract Rd. widening
  completed
• Spring 2009 entire project completed

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How will construction affect traffic?

• Lane closures
• I-64 Pouncey Tract 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
• I-295 7 p.m.-6 a.m.
• I-64 detours to Broad St.
• Between 1030 p.m. and 530 a.m. periodically
  during the construction
• Sunday-Thursday nights
• No detour during certain holidays special
  events
• Detour maps at www.i295flyover.com
• VDOT will announce lane closures and detours
  several days prior to implementation.

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How will information be communicated to the
public?

• Project web site
• www.i295flyover.com
• Sign up for traffic alerts other project
  information
• VDOT Public Affairs
• [phone]

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REMEMBERSAFETY FIRST

• Please drive safely through the work zone.

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• Project-related questions???

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