Emergency repairs close lanes of I-95 in Chesterfield for hours

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Transportation says it had to close the center and left northbound lanes of I-95 in Chesterfield County on Friday for 9 hours for emergency maintenance.

“Motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes,” VDOT said as repairs took place in the area of Willis Road (mile marker 63).

The repairs are taking place on northbound I-95 near Willis Road on Friday, April 28.(VDOT)

“Emergency maintenance work will be reliant on weather,” VDOT said Friday afternoon.

12:50 p.m.:

The I-95 NB closure at mile marker 63 continues to be in effect. There are 3 mi. of delays.

Emergency maintenance work will be reliant on weather. More info to come as available.

Expect delays, seek alternate routes and proceed with caution in the area. https://t.co/3IlTtUzeZV pic.twitter.com/BKuqRJCyaJ
— VDOT Richmond (@VaDOTRVA) April 28, 2023