CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) crews will begin overnight lane closures on Fontaine Avenue starting Sunday night, November 17, to install a new 30-inch water main. The work is part of the ongoing Central Water Line Project.
Construction workers are already present at the intersection of Fontaine Avenue and Lewis Mountain Road in preparation for the upcoming work. Crews will operate nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for four consecutive nights to complete the critical water line installation through the intersection.
The RWSA advises drivers to anticipate significant traffic disruptions, including flagging operations, potential slowdowns, and shifting lanes during the overnight work hours. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible and to exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone…