Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 UPDATE: Crews were able to install all four new bridge beams over Chopawamsic Creek in Stafford County. Overnight lane closures on Route 1 near Quantico are no longer needed tonight or next week.
FREDERICKSBURG – Route 1 travelers need to anticipate overnight delays next week near Quantico as construction advances to replace the bridge over Chopawamsic Creek located at the Stafford County and Prince William County line.
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4 through early Friday, Nov. 6, Route 1 traffic will be reduced to two travel lanes near Russell Road between 7 p.m.-7 a.m. each evening to allow crews to install bridge beams as part of the project, weather permitting.
If weather postpones work, crews will return to set up the same lane closures on Monday, Nov. 9 through Wednesday, Nov. 11 between 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
The Interstate 95 ramps at exit 148 (Quantico) to Russell Road will remain open. Russell Road will also remain open.
In Stafford County, the work zone on Route 1 will begin near Telegraph Road and proceed north to Joplin Road in Prince William County. Route 1 southbound travelers approaching Joplin Road will be reduced to one lane, then shifted to travel on Route 1 northbound at Russell Road through the work zone.
Message boards are posted to alert drivers to expect delays with the overnight work zone.
Local law enforcement will assist with traffic control.
Project background
Construction to replace the 93-year-old structure began in late February of this year.
The bridge replacement project is anticipated to be finished by June 2028.
According to the latest traffic count, more than 22,400 vehicles a day travel on Route 1 in this area.
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