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The new Richmond Metropolitan Authority's Powhite Parkway southbound toll plaza opened Saturday, April 12, as part of the Powhite Plaza Expansion/Split Plaza Project. With the opening of the new plaza, current southbound lanes will close to begin testing the new Open Road Toll (ORT) lane technology. All southbound traffic will be directed through the new plaza during this phase.

Upon completion in late summer, the Powhite Plaza Expansion/Split Plaza Project will introduce three ORT lanes, also known as express lanes, in each direction along the Parkway, allowing E-Z Pass customers to travel at near highway speeds through barrier-free toll lanes. This project is the final phase of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority’s ambitious program, dating back to 2001, which will significantly reduce traffic congestion on the Parkway.