Petersburg Prison Closes Low-Security Wing | Charlottesville News

Petersburg’s historic low-security prison is shutting down part of its facility to tackle massive maintenance backlogs and staffing shortages — affecting 459 inmates who’ll be relocated nationwide, while staff move internally. The 1931-built complex, facing a $4 billion repair bill, is part of a nationwide BOP effort to modernize aging facilities, with medium-security housing remaining open for 152 inmates. No closure date yet, but safety and efficiency are top priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6cbddc0b4c5cb20