Temporary closing of rights-of-way in certain circumstances

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2014, under Chapter 20. Streets and Alleys..

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2014

The chief administrative officer of any locality or, if there is none, then the chairman or mayor, may temporarily close any public right-of-way in the locality when in his judgment the public safety so requires. Such temporary closing shall not extend past the time of the next meeting of the governing body.