Recently Completed: Route 726 (James River Road), Albemarle County

The Route 726 (James River Road) bridge over Totier Creek in the Scottsville area of Albemarle County is open to traffic. The bridge replacement project was completed on time and on budget.

Under a $1.1 million construction contract, Kanawha Stone Company, Inc. of Nitro, W. Va. replaced the one-lane timber deck bridge. The new bridge has a concrete deck and accommodates two lanes of traffic.

Benefits 

The new bridge will be open to all legal weight vehicles and accommodate two lanes of traffic.  

Major Milestones 

Public hearing: July 25, 2018
Public comment period ends: August 4, 2018
Right of way acquisition and utility relocation: Spring 2019
Construction begins: July 7, 2020
Construction completion: April 5, 2021