VDOT announces temporary closure of Route 626 in Goochland County for critical pipe replacement project

Goochland, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that a section of Route 626 (Seay Road) in Goochland County will be temporarily closed for a pipe replacement project. The closure is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 11, and continue through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, weather permitting.

The closure will affect the portion of Seay Road between Route 621 (Manakin Road) and Route 654 (Shallow Well Road). According to VDOT, the project is necessary to replace aging infrastructure and ensure continued safe travel for residents and commuters.

Detour Information

To help traffic flow smoothly during the closure, VDOT has established detour routes for both eastbound and westbound motorists:

• Eastbound Traffic: From Route 626 (Seay Road), turn right onto Route 621 (Manakin Road), then right onto Route 250 (Broad Street Road), followed by a right onto Route 654 (Shallow Well Road), and finally a right back onto Route 626 (Seay Road).

• Westbound Traffic: From Route 626 (Seay Road), turn left onto Route 654 (Shallow Well Road), left onto Route 250 (Broad Street Road), left onto Route 621 (Manakin Road), and then left back onto Route 626 (Seay Road).

VDOT has assured that homeowners will maintain access to their property throughout the operation to minimize disruptions for local residents.

Community Impact and Contact Information

Projects like these are essential for maintaining safe travel conditions, though they may temporarily inconvenience drivers. VDOT encourages all motorists to follow the detour signs, plan ahead, and allow extra travel time while the work is underway.

For additional details or questions about the project, residents can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).