Airport Connector construction update
June 1, 2010
What: Lane closure on Pocahontas 895 beginning this week due to major construction activity; drivers encouraged to plan ahead and use caution when driving through the construction zone.
Duration: Beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2010, and continuing for approximately two months.
Details: Drivers traveling westbound on Pocahontas 895 between I-295 and Laburnum Avenue can expect two travel lanes to be reduced to one lane in some areas.
Where: Westbound Pocahontas 895 approximately two miles west of Interstate 295, between mileposts 2 and 4.
Safety: Drivers are encouraged to use caution and avoid distractions while driving through the construction zone.
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: Rich Prezioso at 804-822-3422, Mary Ellin Arch at 804-615-7430.
For more information:
Transurban: www.transurban.com
American Infrastructure: http://www.americaninfrastructure.com
