Mayor Richard W. "Rick" West | Mayor Richard W. "Rick" West official website
Mayor Richard W. "Rick" West | Mayor Richard W. "Rick" West official website
Phase 2 of the Mt. Pleasant Widening Project is underway! This project will widen Mt. Pleasant Road from Cooper's Ditch Bridge to Centerville Turnpike by constructing a center turn lane. Construction is expected to last through fall 2024 with various lane closures taking place throughout. Stay up-to-date on current lane closures by signing up to receive travel advisory text messages through Chesapeake Alert and follow the travel advisory account on Twitter/X @ChesapeakeRoads. Learn more about the project on the project webpage.
Current Travel Advisories
- Speed limit reduced to 35mph
- Shoulder closure on Mt. Pleasant Rd westbound, from Centerville Turnpike South to the railroad tracks (adjacent to Butts Road Primary School), until January 31.
- Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction from Butts Road Primary School to Centerville Turnpike for the duration of construction.
- Additional lane closures and flagging operations are possible throughout construction as needed. All work will be deconflicted with work on surrounding roadways to the extent possible.
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