Lynchburg plans two nights of U.S. 501 patching from November 9

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Drivers may encounter one-lane traffic with flaggers between Wiggington Road and Irvington Springs Road.

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AI-assisted · Last verified City of Lynchburg November 5 notice checked November 8, 2026. Work is weather-dependent.

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The affected stretch and hours

Lynchburg Public Works plans to patch U.S. 501, the Pfc. Desmond T.

Doss Memorial Expressway, between Wiggington Road and Irvington Springs Road. The city’s November 5 notice gives a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. work window, from Monday evening, November 9, through Wednesday morning, November 11, weather permitting.

That means Monday and Tuesday nights, not Wednesday night.

Allow for a flagger-controlled lane

The city says traffic may drop to one lane at times, with flaggers directing drivers through the work. Allow extra time and follow directions at the site.

The city says emergency vehicles will retain access. The notice does not announce a full closure or a detour.

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City of Lynchburg — November 5 U.S. 501 patching notice

Official notice identifies the affected segment, overnight limits, weather contingency, potential one-lane operation and emergency access.

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