Chesapeake residents have something to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend: Elbow Road, the key corridor linking Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, has reopened ahead of schedule, according to WTKR.

The early reopening is welcome news for drivers who rely on the road as a convenient connection between the two cities. Coming just before the busy holiday weekend, the timely completion means commuters and holiday travelers alike can take advantage of the restored route without the delays that road work so often brings.

Finishing a road project before its deadline is no small feat, and the ahead-of-schedule reopening reflects well on the crews and planners who worked to get the job done. For the many Chesapeake families heading out to celebrate Independence Day, one less detour is a fine gift indeed.

Sources: WTKR