The Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 closed 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21, and will reopen 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 28 for work related to the bridge rehabilitation project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The bridge connects the southbound I-395 collector-distributor lanes and southbound Shirlington Road to North Quaker Lane at the I-395 Exit 6 interchange.
Drivers are being detoured via the following routes:
• Southbound I-395 general purpose lanes: Ramp to Seminary Road (Exit 4), eastbound Seminary Road, ramp to northbound I-395/Washington, northbound I-395 general purpose lanes and the Exit 6/Shirlington ramp back to Quaker Lane
• Shirlington Road/Campbell Avenue: Ramp to southbound I-395/Richmond, southbound I-395 general purpose lanes, ramp to Seminary Road (Exit 4), eastbound Seminary Road, ramp to northbound I-395/Washington, northbound I-395 general purpose lanes and the Exit 6/Shirlington ramp back to Quaker Lane
The work is part of the project to rehabilitate the Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395. The project, which will improve safety for drivers and extend the overall life of the bridge, is scheduled for completion in mid-2025.
Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling in active work zones. Be alert to new traffic patterns and limit distractions.