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dcason
Explorer
Jan 25, 2016

route 295 around richmond versus 95

The last time we went through there the roads were kind of chewed up. Is 295 a viable option or have they fixed it.
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    RoyB
    Explorer II
    I95 being the major North/South route for trucks sure does it damage on the roads... I usually use the 295 around Richmond but there is a couple of overpass bridges that have a pretty good dip in them. Might even bounce your trailer pretty good without warning...

    Also I295 does not have an easy access to I85 that confuses alot of folks...

    Both 295 and 95 are loaded down with truck traffic almost all the time...

    Roy Ken
  • I used to take 295 as I-95 thru town had "silly" speed limits, etc. that has been changed. I now, twice a month, just put it in the middle lane and run straight down I-95. are you staying on I-95 or taking I-85, if I-85 using 295 will be convoluted.
    bumpy
  • I use the bypass, I-295. A couple years ago the road surface was getting rough but the traffic is very light.