Holiday travel just got a little easier, thanks to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
VDOT announced Monday it would lift most lane closures in construction areas in the state.
Most lane closures will be suspended starting noon Friday and ending noon Tuesday, April 23, VDOT wrote in a news release.
Some lane closures are semi-permanent, meaning they’ll remain in place during the Easter holiday, VDOT wrote.
Some of those semi-permanent closures are in Hampton Roads, including in Newport News, James City County and York County, where the Interstate 64 widening project is underway.
Semi-permanent lane closures throughout the state are listed on the VDOT website.
Those traveling for Easter should focus on safety, VDOT wrote.
VDOT is asking travelers to have a designated driver if they plan to drink, buckle up, pay attention to the road and drive only while alert.
Those looking for real-time information on road conditions and construction and download VDOT’s free mobile 511 app, call 511, or visit 511Virginia.org.
