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Part of Route 644 in Isle of Wight to close for bridge replacement

Image: Detour route for Route 644 during bridge replacement work. 

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews will soon close a portion of Route 644 (Fire Tower Road) in Isle of Wight County to replace the bridge over Pope Swamp.

The road closure could start as early as Oct. 30 and signed detours will be in place.


Route 644 will be closed to through traffic between Route 646 (Beale Place Drive) and Horton’s Lane. There will be access to all existing private property and businesses along Route 644 during the work.

Motorists traveling on Route 644 (Fire Tower Road) south of Pope Swamp will use this detour: 

Motorists traveling on Route 644 (Fire Tower Road) north of Pope Swamp will use this detour:

Image: Detour route for Route 644 during bridge replacement work.