Old Ivy Road bridge project completed early

Culpeper -- The Virginia Department of Transportation and Caton Construction Group reopened the Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) bridge over the U.S. 29/250 bypass in Albemarle County on Friday, May 22, more than a month ahead of schedule.

The $3.9 million project replaced the bridge deck and beams and refurbished bridge piers. The structure was also raised to increase vertical clearance for vehicles on U.S. 29/250 traveling under the bridge.

Drivers may experience intermittent overnight flagging operations in the area as contractors complete remaining items associated with the project.

Construction began Feb. 3, 2025. The project was originally scheduled for completion on July 1, 2026.

The bridge was built in 1961 and carries about 8,000 vehicles daily.

Local updates about conditions in VDOT’s Culpeper District are posted to X.com/VaDOTCulp and the Culpeper District Facebook page.

Current traffic conditions, VDOT’s statewide network of traffic cameras, and other travel information are available on the 511Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.