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Construction to begin on Wythe Creek Rd. widening project

Courtesy of VDOT

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Construction is set to begin on the Wythe Creek Road (Route 172) widening project.

Starting as early as Monday, March 18, crews will begin construction on a roadway improvements project along a portion of Wythe Creek Road (Route 172) in Poquoson and Hampton.


VDOT says the project is intended to support emergency evacuation and accommodate future traffic volumes between these two cities.

Project improvements include: 

Motorist may run into traffic shifts and lane closures while construction is underway.

For more information on the project or to sign up for project and traffic updates, visit vdot.virginia.gov/wythecreek.