New Traffic Pattern Begins Monday on Ironbound

New Traffic Pattern Begins Monday on Ironbound

By Amber Lester Kennedy Sunday, January 01, 2012

Motorists can expect a new traffic pattern on Ironbound Road, starting Monday.

The first phase of construction on Ironbound Road in Williamsburg and James City County is nearly complete. Crews will shift traffic onto the newly constructed southbound lanes on the west side of Ironbound Road (Route 615) between Strawberry Plains Road (Route 616) and Longhill Connector Road (Route 612).

Once the traffic has shifted, work will begin on the second phase of the project, which includes reconstruction of the northbound lanes on the east side of Ironbound Road. One lane in each direction will be open to the public.

Although the newly paved west side of Ironbound Road will be smoother, motorists should still be alert for uneven surfaces and unmarked pavement in the construction area.

The Ironbound Road improvement project began in fall 2010 and is expected to be completed on schedule in December 2012, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The project includes widening the road from two lanes to four, with two travel lanes in each direction, intersection improvements, additional turn lanes and a shared-use recreational path.

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+1 #6 diane 2012-01-02 12:36

I will believe it when I see it (in regards to it being finished by December)

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-1 #5 traffic bombs 2012-01-02 11:51

i am happy to note the past corrections now being implimented in the Williamsburg reginal areas. A recent article in our local newpaper covered other areas needing attention . Now that the Ironbound problems is entering its final stage, lets concentrate on the confusion corners including Jamestown and College corner which is known a confusion corner. :-*

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+6 #4 pattyposy 2012-01-01 16:49

Last week the traffic alert sign said the new traffic pattern would be in place on January 2. Later in the week the sign was updated to say the new traffic pattern would be in place during the week of January 2. Big difference!

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+4 #3 maryk 2012-01-01 14:54

I have told about a dozen friends to STAY AWAY FROM THIS AREA for a few days, given how its has been planned and executed so far its likely to be a complete disaster.....

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+1 #2 SocraticThinker 2012-01-01 12:43

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! i B-E-L-I-E-V-E.. .U GO Ironbound-to-th e-South! So, what time? Can U say..."very early on Monday morning?" Will there be a parade on that stretch of Ironbound to check it out?

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+7 #1 VA Frequent Flyer 2012-01-01 10:12

I'll believe it when I see it! Monday is a holiday.

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