RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Over 2 million Virginians are anticipated to travel for Independence Day, and the Virginia Department of Transportation is working to ensure everyone has a safe trip to their destinations.
Roads are expected to be congested, and in an effort to reduce traffic, VDOT will lift lane closures.
This year, Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday, July 4, 2025, kicking off the weekend with various festivities. Prior to that date, VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and temporarily lift lane closures on interstates and major roads across Virginia from noon on Thursday, July 3, to noon on Monday, July 7…