Blackwater South Quay bridge to close for repairs

Published 9:41 am Wednesday, October 29, 2014

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Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation will close the South Quay Bridge (Route 189) over the Blackwater River for repairs beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 a.m., and continuing through Monday, Jan. 5, at noon.

A signed detour will be in place. East- and westbound traffic will be detoured via Southampton Parkway (US-58) and Smiths Ferry Road (US-258).

Motorists are encouraged to visit www.511virginia.org, call 511, download Virginia’s free 511 mobile app or listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 1680 AM or call the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016 for current traffic and travel information.