Airport Connector construction update
May 13, 2009
What: Continuing construction activity for the new Airport Connector road.
Details: Work zone signage is being posted this week. Shoulder closures both eastbound and westbound will be implemented week of May 18; this work will be done at night to minimize impact on traffic. All work is being done on project property with no anticipated impacts on homes or businesses.
Duration: For the safety of Pocahontas 895 travelers and the construction workers, the shoulder closures will be in effect throughout the project, which is scheduled for completion in early 2011.
Where: The shoulder closures and work zone signage will be located on Pocahontas 895, eastbound and westbound, between the Laburnum Avenue exit and Interstate 295.
About the Airport Connector: The 1.6-mile Airport Connector will link Pocahontas 895 to Charles City Road and Airport Drive to lead directly into the heart of Richmond International Airport. The new road will allow future airport travelers to bypass four sets of traffic lights and a rail crossing and is expected to save up to 10 minutes on their trip. American Infrastructure is the design-build contractor for the project, which is expected to be complete by March 2011.
Contact: Mary Ellin Arch at 804-822-3443 or 804-615-7430, or visit www.Pocahontas895.com for additional information and construction updates.
For more information: Transurban: www.transurban.com
American Infrastructure: http://www.americaninfrastructure.com
Click here to read past Airport Connector construction updates.
