VDOT News - Lynchburg

RELEASE:

CONTACT:
IMMEDIATE

Len Stevens 434-856-8176
len.stevens@vdot.virginia.gov

LYN-195857

Sept. 28, 2022



HURRICANE IAN DELAYING SLOPE REPAIR
ALONG ROUTE 718 IN NELSON COUNTY

LYNCHBURG – UPDATE: The pending slope repair that will close a section of Route 718 (Mountain Cove Road) near Route 29, just north of Lovingston, will be delayed due to pending stormy weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ian.

Originally set to begin on September 30, the project and closure will now start on October 3.

The closure is expected to run until October 17.

A VDOT contractor will install soil nails, drainage pipe, and a retaining wall. VDOT will establish a detour for traffic to follow until the affected section of road is reopened.

(END)



Information in VDOT news releases was accurate at the time the release was published. For the most current information about projects or programs, please visit the project or program Web pages. You may find those by searching by keyword in the search Virginia DOT box above.

Page last modified: Aug. 17, 2023