A children's play area and picnic and pet areas are available, as is travel and traffic information. The facility has a security monitoring system and ample lighting. It features 9,000+ square-foot building with restrooms, an indoor vending area and an enclosed lobby. The $5.06 million project was completed ahead of schedule. Nice Builders Inc., both of Williamsburg. The New Kent West Safety Rest Area reopened April 26, 2007. Safety Rest Area: The safety rest area is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Location: Interstate 64 West at mile marker 213

There is also a Virginia State Police office.Ī children's play area, and picnic and pet areas are available, as is travel and traffic information. It features an 11,000 square-foot building with restrooms, an indoor vending area and an enclosed lobby. English Co., the new facility's architecture keeps with the traditional colonial style commonly used throughout this historic region. It replaced the old complex, which was built in 1976.ĭesigned and built by the W.C. The New Kent East Coast Gateway Safety Rest Area opened Aug. Lodging reservations can be made between 8:30 a.m. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. Safety Rest Area: It is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, to all vehicles. Location: Interstate I-64 East at mile marker 213 Using only low-emitting adhesives, sealants and paints in the building for a safer indoor environment for staff and visitors.Retaining 75 percent of the existing habitat around the building and using only native plants and trees to replace what was disturbed.Using 45 percent less water and conserving 900,000 gallons of potable water by using innovative plumbing fixtures.Using recycled materials in 20 percent of the construction products including steel, roofing, terrazzo flooring and drywall.Recycling, reusing or otherwise diverting from a landfill 2,200 tons, or 75 percent, of the old building, site structures and construction waste.Saving $8,000 annually in electricity costs and using 25 percent less energy through high-efficiency lighting and heat pumps, an energy recovery unit and occupancy sensors.In the Fredericksburg facility, those practices include: This will help the commonwealth save money and better serve travelers.

The facility was designed and constructed to meet the United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification. LEED construction practices minimize environmental impacts, feature conservation measures, promote recycling and provide an energy-efficient facility. Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Location: Interstate 95 South at mile marker 131

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