News Release

Motor Vehicles Temporarily Restricted from Eastern Front Unit Tour Road Due to Sink Hole

Tour Road Sinkhole

NPS

News Release Date: September 1, 2023

Contact: Ann Blumenschine, [phone] ext. 203

A sinkhole has developed near tour stop 4 of Petersburg National Battlefield’s Eastern Front Unit tour road. For safety reasons, motorized vehicles are restricted from entering the road. Park staff are working to implement emergency repairs, and a larger repair and paving project is planned for the area in 2024. The road is anticipated to be closed to vehicles for 2-3 weeks until emergency repairs can be completed safely.
Bicyclists, walkers, and runners are welcome to continue to use the road for now. The damaged area has been blocked off, but please use caution when passing through the area, as repair crews may be working in the area. We will inform the public of changes by posting updates to the park’s website, Facebook, and Twitter pages.

About Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield was created to commemorate the campaign and siege and defense of Petersburg, Virginia, in 1864 and 1865. Park staff is committed to preserving and protecting the historical, cultural, and natural resources within the park in a manner that will provide interpretation, education, and enjoyment for the visitors. 
For more information about Petersburg National Battlefield, visit our website at www.nps.gov/pete. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or X (formally know as Twitter).