Walmart Begins Implementing One-Way Aisles In Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — In an effort to increase social distancing during the new coronavirus pandemic, Walmart stores in Fredericksburg are implementing one-way aisles.

Beginning Thursday, all Walmart locations will start using the single-direction aisles.

“There will be floor decals in place to help indicate the direct traffic flow. You will find green ‘Shop This Way’ decals indicating the entrances of each aisle,” Walmart said in a Facebook post Tuesday. “You will find red ‘Do Not Shop This Way’ decals to tell opposing traffic not to enter the aisle.”

Walmart announced in a news release April 3 it would implement one-way movement through the stores, in order to “promote health, safety and consistency for our associates and customers in this environment.”

Here are the Walmart locations in the Fredericksburg area:

• 1800 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
• 125 Washington Square Plz, Fredericksburg
• 10001 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg
• 11 Village Pkwy, Fredericksburg
• 2533 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove
• 217 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford
• 14 N Stafford Complex Center, Stafford
• 16375 Merchant Ln, King George

Walmart has also instituted other safety changes to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including installing plexiglass barriers at checkout lanes, limiting the number of customers allowed in the store, taking employees’ temperatures, and requiring all employees to wear face masks.

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