You’re gonna have to hold it!

VDOT recently released a list of 18 rest stops that will be closing due to budget cuts. Closings will be effective July 21st. From the press release: “These are hard decisions for us to make,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern. “It is difficult to cut back on these popular motorists’ services, but we must […]

July 6, 2009; 1:43 PM • by Valerie Catrow

VDOT recently released a list of 18 rest stops that will be closing due to budget cuts. Closings will be effective July 21st.

From the press release:

“These are hard decisions for us to make,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern. “It is difficult to cut back on these popular motorists’ services, but we must prioritize our limited funding to emergency response and maintaining our roads and bridges. We have worked with the trucking, tourism and commuter communities to ensure that those impacted are aware of the impending changes and to address adverse impacts wherever possible.”

Here’s a complete list of the stops being shut down:

Interstate 95

• I-95 North Ladysmith (Mile 107)
• I-95 South Ladysmith (Mile 107)
• I-95 North Dale City (cars) (Mile 155)
• I-95 South Dale City (cars) (Mile 155)

Interstate 64

• I-64 East Goochland (Mile 169)
• I-64 West Goochland (Mile 168)

Interstate 81

• I-81 North Rural Retreat (Mile 61)
• I-81 South Smyth (Mile 53)
• I-81 North Radford (Mile 108)
• I-81 South Troutville (Mile 158)
• I-81 North Mt. Sidney (Mile 232)
• I-81 South Mt. Sidney (Mile 232)
• I-81 South New Market (Mile 262)

Interstate 66

• I-66 East Manassas (Mile 48)

Interstate 85

• I-85 North Dinwiddie (Mile 55)
• I-85 South Dinwiddie (Mile 55)
• I-85 North Alberta (Mile 32)
• I-85 South Alberta (Mile 32)

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