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FREDERICKSBURG – The public is invited to learn more and comment on a proposed project to replace the Route 632 (Edgehill Academy Road) bridge over the Matta River in Caroline County.
An in-person design public hearing will be held:
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026*
5-7 p.m.
Madison Elementary School
9075 Chance Place
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
*In the event a backup date is needed, the hearing will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, at the same location.
Stop by the public hearing anytime between 5-7 p.m. to review displays and discuss questions with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff. The meeting will be held in an open house format.
Project materials will be posted on the project page the day of the meeting. The public can submit comments using an online survey.
Comments on the project will be accepted at the public hearing and afterward through Friday, Nov. 27.
Comments may be emailed to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference "Route 632 over Matta" in the email subject line.
Comments may also be submitted by mailing them to Mr. Celso Santos, Project Manager, VDOT, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.
Project Background
This proposed $3.6 million project seeks to replace the existing wooden bridge with a single span concrete structure. During construction, the bridge replacement project will close the road with a 12-mile detour for approximately 12 months.
The project is being funded through State of Good Repair funds.
The project would be advertised to potential bidders for construction in June 2029.
Around 190 vehicles a day travel on Edgehill Academy Road.
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VDOT’s 14-county Fredericksburg District includes the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford in the Fredericksburg area; Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster and Westmoreland counties in the Northern Neck; Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Middle Peninsula.
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