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Alexandria, VA, June 19, 2026 –Virginia American Water is working to expand our connections and link the new LivAway Suites Hotel building to existing main. As a result of the depth and location of the existing main, we will be closing down Perrymont Road to through traffic in order to carry out operations safely, starting June 22.
“Safety guides every decision we make as we invest in infrastructure improvements for the communities we serve,” said Bridget Adams, Field Operations Supervisor at Virginia American Water. “We appreciate Hopewell’s patience and cooperation as crews complete this important work safely.”
Weather permitting, our contractor, Perkinson Construction, will close a section of Perrymont Road from June 22 until the excavation is backfilled, most likely on June 24. Traffic will not be able to pass through Perrymont Road from the railroad tracks to Old Woodlawn Street.
Please be advised that traffic can still go around from the Old Woodlawn Street side. Visitors looking to go in and out of the Stay-Over Suites Hotel will still be able to use both entrances and emergency traffic will have a way to pass through.
Drivers should be alert for signs and barricades redirecting traffic.
Work hours will be between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. During construction, noise is unavoidable; however crews will do their best to minimize disturbances. Customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the duration of these temporary inconveniences. For more information, please visit www.virginiaamwater.com and click on alerts in the upper right hand corner.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Virginia American Water
Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water company in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 384,000 people. For more information, visit www.virginiaamwater.com and join Virginia American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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Marybeth Leongini
Senior External Affairs Manager
Virginia American Water
Marybeth.Leongini@amwater.com