Beginning Monday, Virginia Department of Transportation crews will begin a major rehabilitation project on the Route 3/Route 14 westbound bridge over Burke Mill Stream in Mathews, just west of Windsor Road near the Gloucester County line, VDOT reported this week.
As part of the $5.5 million project, crews will replace the deck, beams, railings, guardrails and asphalt of the 76-year-old bridge. The project will also improve drainage, environmental controls and slopes near the structure.
During construction, the westbound travel lanes on Route 3/Route 14 will be closed at Windsor Road in late August. Westbound traffic will be shifted to use a single eastbound travel lane. Route 3/Route 14 eastbound will be open with one travel lane open in each direction. The dedicated left turn lane eastbound at the Route 3/Route 14 and Windsor Road intersection will be maintained.
The work zone traffic pattern will be in effect from late August 2024 to fall 2025 to accelerate work. Drivers should use t...