FREDERICKSBURG, Va.  – Route 301 southbound is closed near Dahlgren for emergency tree removal.

All Route 301 southbound traffic is being detoured to Route 206 to Route 3 back to Route 301 in King George County.

Crews estimate both southbound lanes on Route 301 will remain closed for several hours.

Travelers can expect delays, if possible, seek alternate routes.

Message boards are posted to alert drivers to the detour.

Crews will reopen Route 301 southbound as soon as the large tree is removed.

Route 301 northbound remains open.

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Motorists can find real-time information on lane closures, work zones, traffic and other incidents on 511Virginia.

Download the free mobile 511Virginia app for Apple and Android devices to stay connected, or visit http://www.511virginia.org.

Motorists also can reach 511Virginia by calling 511 when they are not operating a motor vehicle or while using a hands-free device.

Do not use a handheld cell phone or mobile device while driving (it’s the law).

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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.