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May 8, 2026
Richmond District Traffic Alert: Railroad crossing east of Darvills and Military Road intersection to close in Nottoway for training operations
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Local and through traffic should follow the posted detour:
- **Westbound Traffic:**Turn right onto northbound Zilles Road (Route 642), turn left on West Colonial Trail Highway (Route 460), turn left onto southbound Cox Road (Route 460 BUS), turn left onto southbound Military Road (Route 750) and continue back to Darvills Road.
- **Eastbound Traffic:**Turn left onto northbound Military Road (Route 750), turn right onto northbound Cox Road (Route 460 BUS), turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway (Route 460), turn right onto southbound Zilles Road (Route 642) and continue back to Darvills Road.
Access to the Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Airport, Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and ArborTech Forest Products will be maintained on the east side of the area near Darvills and Zilles Road.
Media queries about the railroad crossing closure should be directed to the Virginia National Guard.
Detour and other traffic questions should be directed to VDOT.
For the latest traffic information or road conditions check 511Virginia at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, on the free mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.
Sara Shepherd
Senior Communications Specialist
804-586-4455
Virginia National Guard
Last updated: July 10, 2026
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