It could be next spring when drivers will be able to make the full trip down Joplin Road.
The popular, winding, two-lane thoroughfare connects Independent Hill, near the Prince William County Public Schools headquarters, to Interstate 95, at the Quantico National Cemetery.
Back in August, rushing waters in the south fork of the Quantico Creek took out a two-lane bridge, preventing traffic from traveling down the road. Today, the Virginia Department of Transportation provided new information on the effort to fix the road.
The planning process has included coordination with Quantico [Marine Corps Base], National Park Service, and NOVEC… They are aiming for an early spring reopening, but keep in mind that final paving won’t occur until the asphalt plants reopen. It may be even sooner than that, especially if we have a mild winter.
Joplin Road runs between Quantico Marine Corps Base and Prince William Forest Park.
The Joplin Rd bridge remains closed. Crews have been visiting the site daily and had a very special surprise supervisor today. https://t.co/YhQzz9rMkZ pic.twitter.com/7h2dQR7chL
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) August 17, 2020
