What is interstate 288?

Interstate 288 is a partially complete 51.2-mile controlled-access highway in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia. It runs from Interstate 95 in Prince George County to Virginia State Route 76 (Powhite Parkway) in Chesterfield County, with an intermediate segment near the county line. The highway was first authorized in the 1970s as a southern bypass for Richmond but did not fully open until 2017. It features four lanes with a median barrier, variable speed limits, and limited access points. The route serves as a major conduit for commuters, commercial traffic, and travelers heading to destinations such as Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach. It has also sparked development and economic growth in the areas it serves.