VDOT News - Lynchburg

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Paula K. Jones 434-856-8176
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LYN-20-031

May 21, 2020



VDOT PLANS FOR POSSIBLE FLOODING IN HALIFAX COUNTY
Detours may be necessary until flooding recedes


 

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Beginning as early as Friday morning flooding may close Route 501/58 in South Boston and Route 58/360 at Leggett’s Bottom in Halifax County. Detours requiring the presence of additional crews and equipment will be in place should flooding occur.  

The US 501/58 detour is:

From the east -

  • From US 58,Philpott Road turn right onto Route 658, Turbeville Road
  • Continue on Route 658, turns into Cluster Springs Road
  • Turn left onto US 501, Huell Matthews Hwy
  • Turn right onto Route 744, E Hyco Road
  • Turn left onto Route 743, Ponderosa Road
  • Turn right onto Route 742, Alphonse Dairy Road and
  • Turn Right onto US 58, Bill Tuck Highway

From the west -

  • From US 58, turn right onto Route 743, Ponderosa Road
  • Turn right onto Route 744, E Hyco Road
  • Left onto US 501, Huell Matthews Highway
  • Turn right onto Route 658, Cluster Springs Road
  • Turn right onto Route 708, Cedar Grove Road and
  • Turn left onto US 58, Philpott Road

The US 58/360 at Leggett’s Bottom detour is:

From the east –

  • Turn right on Route 62 and continue to Route 57
  • Turn left onto Route 119
  • Turn right onto US 58/360

From the west –

  • Turn left onto Route 119
  • Turn right onto Route 57 and continue to Route 62
  • Turn left onto Route 58/360

Updates will be available on the Lynchburg District’s Twitter account @VaDOTLynchburg and on 511.



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