For the second time this month, the Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 has closed for construction.
The bridge — which connects southbound lanes from I-395 and Shirlington Road to North Quaker Lane at Exit 6 — is set to remain closed until just before midnight this coming Sunday, July 28.
Until then, drivers will be detoured around the closure.
The work is part of VDOT’s ongoing $5.5 million bridge rehabilitation project that broke ground in September. Crews are working to resurface concrete, make repairs and upgrade nearby guardrails.
The state transportation project says the project will improve driver safety and the lifespan of the bridge that was built in 1973. The agency expects to complete construction by mid-2025.
More, below, from a VDOT press release.
The Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 will be closed from 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21 until 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 will be 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.
