The project will modify the existing interchange where Route 17 intersects with the eastbound and westbound I-66 ramps just south of Marshall.
The I-66 westbound ramps at Route 17 will be reconstructed as a roundabout. The eastbound ramps will be reconfigured as a restricted crossing U-turn, or RCUT, intersection. The project will also eliminate crossovers at the interstate ramps and lengthen the ramps.
A directional median will be installed at Route 691 (Carters Run Road) to restrict left-turn movements from Carters Run Road onto Route 17. Instead, motorists will use a new U-turn location farther south on Route 17.
During construction, one lane may be closed on northbound and southbound Route 17. Drivers should expect delays, use caution near the work zone, and follow signs and other traffic controls.
The improvements will reduce conflict points along Route 17 corridor and improve traffic flow through the interchange.
The project is funded through Virginia’s SMART SCALE program. All work is weather permitting.
Current traffic conditions, VDOT’s statewide network of traffic cameras, and other travel information are available on the 511 Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
VDOT’s Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. The independent city of Charlottesville maintains its own roads.
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