Exit 126 Interchange and Southpoint Parkway Widening
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About
This project will provide right turn lanes on the Exit 126 off-ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to Route 1 southbound, and two right turn lanes will be available for traffic on Route 1 southbound to turn onto Southpoint Parkway. Southpoint Parkway will also be widened to the existing turn lane at the Longhorn Steakhouse. This will reduce the stacking of exiting traffic that backs up onto I-95 and existing congestion along the Route 1 corridor.
The Southpoint Parkway (Route 711) safety improvements will add traffic islands along Route 711 to allow left-turns into driveways and restrict through and left-turning traffic from the side street movements. New pavement markings and signage will also be required at these locations. An additional right-turn lane will be added to the eastbound Route 711 approach to the intersection at Route 1.
Pedestrian accommodations will also be included with these projects.
Project overview
- Est. construction start date: Early 2022
- Estimated completion date: May 2024
Benefits
- Reduce I-95 southbound congestion at Exit 126 interchange near off-ramp.
- Reduce Route 1 southbound congestion.
- Reduce crash risk and resulting risk of injuries and fatalities with safety improvements on Southpoint Parkway.
Schedule
Exit 126 Off-Ramp from I-95 Southbound and Route 1 Southbound
This project will provide right turn lanes on the Exit 126 off-ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to Route 1 southbound, and two right turn lanes will be available for traffic on Route 1 southbound to turn onto Southpoint Parkway. Southpoint Parkway will also be widened to the existing turn lane at the Longhorn Steakhouse.
This will reduce the stacking of exiting traffic that backs up onto I-95 and existing congestion along the Route 1 corridor.
Route 711 (Southpoint Parkway) Safety Improvements
The Route 711 safety improvements will add traffic islands along Route 711 to allow left-turns into driveways and restrict through and left-turning traffic from the side street movements. New pavement markings and signage will also be required at these locations. An additional right-turn lane will be added to the eastbound Route 711 approach to the intersection at Route 1.
Previous milestones
Project begin: 2022
Target completion: 2024
Total estimated cost: Exit 126 Interchange and Southpoint Parkway Widening $14.5 million; Southpoint Parkway Safety Improvements $1.43 million
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Outreach
A Notice of Willingness was posted from Dec. 15-29, 2020, to accept public comment on a proposed limited access control change for this project. The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved this change at its Feb. 17, 2021, meeting.
Limited Access Control Change: Location Map
Design public hearing: March 19, 2019
The Virginia Department of Transportation held a design public hearing on this project in March 2019:
Last updated: July 18, 2025