Rocky Ford Road bridge in Powhatan County closes Nov. 16-20, with a Genito Road and Route 60 detour. Early Settlers Road work goes on. Checked Nov. 14.

Last checked Nov. 14, 2026. This page is refreshed weekly. Closures come from the Virginia Department of Transportation and projects from Chesterfield County’s Transportation Projects page.

For live conditions, check 511 Virginia (dial 511 or use the free 511Virginia app). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), not the county, maintains the roads in Midlothian. Chesterfield County plans and pays for many road projects, and VDOT often builds them.

Who to call

  • Live traffic and closures: 511 Virginia, or dial 511
  • Potholes, signals, road repairs (VDOT): my.vdot.virginia.gov, 800-367-7623
  • County road projects (Chesterfield Transportation): 804-748-1037
  • Speeding complaints: Chesterfield Police non-emergency, 804-748-1251

This week

  • Rocky Ford Road bridge in Powhatan County closes Monday to Friday, Nov. 16-20. VDOT will close Route 603 (Rocky Ford Road) at the bridge over Rocky Ford Creek from the morning of Monday, Nov. 16, through the evening of Friday, Nov. 20, for repairs that will raise the bridge’s weight limit from 4 tons back to 13 tons. Northbound drivers detour east on Genito Road (Route 604), north on Dorset Road (Route 622), west on Route 60 (Anderson Highway), west on Old Buckingham Road (Route 13) and south on Rocky Ford Road. Southbound drivers take the same roads in reverse. Questions go to VDOT at 800-367-7623 (VDOT notice).
  • VDOT’s Richmond District weekly traffic alert for Nov. 14-20 names no specific Chesterfield County closures and points drivers to 511.
  • Route 60 night paving. VDOT ran overnight lane closures for paving on Midlothian Turnpike near Grove Road and Farnham Drive earlier this week. 511 Virginia showed no Route 60 work zones in Chesterfield County on Saturday, Nov. 14, and VDOT has not posted further nights. We could not confirm whether the paving is finished; check 511 before driving Route 60 after dark.
  • Early Settlers Road sidewalk work between Robious Road and Huguenot Park began in August and is expected to finish in May 2027, the county says. The road stays open, but alternating lane closures may be needed during off-peak hours. Questions go to the county Transportation Department at 804-748-1037 (project page).
  • Route 60 sidewalk work between Springline/Stonebridge and Ruthers Road continues, with Muller Construction due to finish in summer 2027, the county says. The county lists its traffic impacts as “to be determined.” See the table below.
  • The Thurston Road closure for CSX track repairs was scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, only, under VDOT’s notice. VDOT and Chesterfield County have announced no full road closures in the county for the next two weeks. Lane closures are often posted only a day or two ahead, so check 511 before a night drive.

Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike)

Project What it is Status
Boulders Parkway to Arcadia Street Right in, right out at Donald May Jr.; U-turns at crossovers; sidewalk, path and pedestrian signals Preliminary engineering; construction anticipated in 2029
Springline/Stonebridge to Ruthers Road Sidewalks on both sides; crosswalks and pedestrian signals at Ruthers and Turner roads Muller Construction; finish expected summer 2027
Old Otterdale Road to Woolridge Road Bike, pedestrian and access improvements through the Village of Midlothian In design; needs construction funding

The county says the Boulders-Arcadia work will use off-peak lane and shoulder closures, with night and weekend work, once construction begins. Left turns from Route 60 onto Arcadia Street will be detoured on up to five nights for median work, with the lanes reopened each morning; see the detour plan (PDF).

The Old Otterdale-to-Woolridge project grew out of the Route 60, Village of Midlothian corridor study, which VDOT has approved and which follows the Midlothian Special Area Plan adopted in 2019. The county says it could be finished within five years once fully funded.

Powhite Parkway extension

The county is extending Powhite Parkway west and south in two phases, according to its Powhite Parkway Extension page:

  • Phase 1, to Woolridge Road, is a series of county-funded projects: widening Woolridge Road to four lanes near Old Hundred Road, bridges over Tomahawk Creek, a Watermill Parkway overpass, a median U-turn design at Brandermill Parkway and a full interchange at Charter Colony Parkway. The county said the Woolridge Road segment would begin with tree removal in early 2026.
  • Phase 2, from Woolridge Road to Hull Street Road (Route 360), is in a federal environmental study led by VDOT.

Other projects near Midlothian

Project Status
Early Settlers Road sidewalk, Robious Road to Huguenot Park, with a pedestrian signal at Robious Under construction since August 2026; completion expected May 2027; off-peak alternating lane closures possible
Robious Road at Cranbeck Road and Woodmont Drive pedestrian improvements Completed June 2026
Alverser Drive at Old Buckingham Road roundabout Construction expected to begin 2028, with a three-week partial detour to Midlothian Turnpike
Genito Road at Woolridge Road, dual left-turn lanes Construction expected 2029
Route 288 widening, four to six lanes between Powhite Parkway and Commonwealth Centre Parkway Part of the Streamline 360/288 program

The county expects about 90,000 vehicles a day on Route 288 by 2047, which it says is 40% over the capacity of a four-lane highway.

Report a road problem

VDOT handles potholes, paving, signals, signs and drainage on state roads through my.vdot.virginia.gov. The county’s Transportation Department handles project questions at 804-748-1037. For speeding or traffic safety concerns, use the Chesterfield Police traffic safety page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check road closures in Midlothian?

Use 511 Virginia at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, the free 511Virginia app, or dial 511. VDOT’s Richmond District posts a weekly traffic alert, and Chesterfield County lists its own projects on its Transportation Projects page.

Who maintains the roads in Midlothian?

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains public roads in Chesterfield County. Report potholes, signal problems and other road issues through my.vdot.virginia.gov or 800-367-7623.

When will the Powhite Parkway extension be built?

Phase 1, which extends Powhite Parkway to Woolridge Road, is a set of county projects; the county said construction would begin with tree removal in early 2026. Phase 2, from Woolridge Road to Route 360, is in a VDOT environmental study.

When will the Route 60 project at Boulders Parkway be built?

Chesterfield County says its Route 60 intersection and pedestrian project at Boulders Parkway and Arcadia Street is in preliminary engineering, with construction anticipated in 2029. The public comment period closed Oct. 27, 2026.