Richmond, VA – According to the statement, the Virginia Department of Transportation is reportedly accepting comments on the proposed restriction through Feb. 20, 2024.
Signs advising motorists that Route 692 is being considered for a through truck restriction have been installed along the affected route and will remain in place through the comment period.
The proposed 9.67-mile restricted section of Route 692 (Plank Road) will begin at the intersection of U.S. 250 and end at the intersection of U.S. 29 in Albemarle County.
An alternate truck route for westbound traffic is proposed to begin on U.S. 29 in Albemarle County, proceeding north 9.13 miles to Interstate 64 exit 118, then via I-64 10.46 miles west to exit 107 at Crozet, then 4.22 miles south on U.S. 250 to Route 692 (Plank Road) in Albemarle County.
The alternate route for eastbound truck traffic reverses this route. The alternate route is 23.81 miles.
