Buc-ee’s is about halfway through its long construction process which will finish in early July of 2025. Students at Bridgewater College are looking forward to the store being just a five minute drive from campus.

Pieces of nature still stand surrounding Buc-ee’s even as the long construction process continues. Buc-ee’s will stand on what was once just a field of grass.

In just over seven months, 120 gas pumps will fill in this aisle. Buc-ee’s is often a popular stop to grab a bite to eat and refuel your car.

Bridgewater senior Max Bondurant overlooks the future chain gas station. He is most looking forward to the fresh brisket they put out hourly.

Construction workers are overlooking where pipes and gas lines will run. Even as new infrastructure is built, the Shenandoah Valley still has a unique way of showing its beauty.

The Mount Crawford Buc-ee’s will take up about 74,000 square feet. Its next door neighbor will be a farm just across the street.

Because of the anticipated rise in traffic off of the interstate, Rockingham County has decided to add extra lanes on the exit ramps. Junior Ben Hutcheson said “I really hope these extra lanes help or else I am going to be showing up late to class everyday.”

Exit 240, where Buc-ee’s will be located, is a popular stop for travelers. It will also add around 200 jobs to the Rockingham county community.