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The opening of the highly anticipated Buc-ee’s travel center in New Kent County, Virginia, has been delayed again. Originally expected to open in 2027, the target date has now been pushed to December 2031. This delay is to coincide with the completion of a major road improvement project on Interstate 64 at Exit 211, where the Buc-ee’s will be located. While the delay is significant, the project, along with other developments along the I-64 corridor, is expected to bring substantial investment and job growth to the region.

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Buc-ee’s Opening in New Kent County Pushed Back to 2031

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Central Virginians eager to experience the massive Buc-ee’s travel center in New Kent County will have to wait even longer. The company has announced a new projected opening date of December 2031, pushing back previous estimates by several years.

The delay is linked to a major road construction project aimed at improving the I-64 interchange at Exit 211 (Emmaus Church Road), where the Buc-ee’s will be located. New Kent County Administrator Rodney Hathaway previously stated the county hoped the Buc-ee’s opening would align with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) project completion in September 2029. However, Buc-ee’s has set their sights on a December 2031 grand opening.

“Our projected grand opening date is set for December 2031, so there will be a bit of a wait. Currently, we do not have a scheduled groundbreaking date,” a company spokesperson told 8News.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a $20 million investment in the interchange project earlier this year, with the aim of improving safety, capacity, traffic flow, and pedestrian access. Expected expenditures for the project are about $2.5 million for the next fiscal year.

Despite the delay, the Buc-ee’s, along with other developments such as AutoZone and Target distribution centers, are expected to have a major positive impact on the region. The I-64 corridor is projected to bring in $2.25 billion in investment and over 2,000 jobs for New Kent County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Buc-ee’s location, first announced in early 2023, will feature 120 fueling positions, parking for over 650 cars, multiple electric vehicle chargers, and ample space for buses and RVs.

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