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Recent News About Virginia Department of Transportation
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VDOT to begin overnight closures on North Armistead Avenue for express lanes construction
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin full overnight closures of North Armistead Avenue as construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Newport News Segment progresses.
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Construction begins on I-264 west off-ramp at Ballentine Blvd
Construction work on enhancing the I-264 west off-ramp at Ballentine Boulevard in Norfolk commenced this month, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
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Evergreen Mills Road in Brambleton to close for four days in April
Evergreen Mills Road will experience daytime closures from April 14 to April 17, based on information from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Additional nighttime work scheduled for Norris Bridge rehabilitation project
Overnight delays are expected for travelers on Route 3 at the Robert O. Norris, Jr.
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Newington Road intersection improvements to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians
Construction has started on the improvements at the northern intersection of Newington Road (Route 877) and Cinder Bed Road (Route 754), as announced by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Virginia's southwestern highways undergo several major construction projects
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) continues to keep commuters updated on ongoing highway construction and maintenance projects in southwestern Virginia.
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Traffic alterations announced for Fredericksburg District week of April 13-19, 2025
Interstate 95 Southbound's off-ramp at Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) will experience lane closures between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. daily from Sunday to Saturday to accommodate construction work, including widening and adding a right turn lane to Route 1...
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Interstate 81 ramp closures planned for truck climbing lane project
Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 in the areas of northern Augusta County and southern Rockingham County should prepare for temporary ramp closures at exit 235 (Weyers Cave/Grottoes).
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Staunton District traffic to be affected by various roadworks from April 14 to 18
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a traffic alert for the Staunton District, detailing road work scheduled to occur between April 14 and April 18, 2025.
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Hampton Roads traffic alert: April 13-19, 2025 road closures announced
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled several road closures and lane restrictions in the Hampton Roads district for the week of April 13-19, 2025.
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Georgetown Pike to I-495 ramp closure scheduled for April 13 overnight
The ramp from Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495 will be closed Sunday night, April 13, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning.
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VDOT sets I-95 lane closures near Doswell for bridge rehabilitation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a schedule of lane closures on Interstate 95 in Hanover County due to bridge rehabilitation work.
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Lynchburg District updates weekly traffic alert for April 14-20, 2025
Highway construction and maintenance work announced for the period of April 14-20, 2025, is set to impact traffic across the Lynchburg District in Virginia.
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Richmond traffic forecast: expect road construction delays, April 12-18, 2025
A weekly traffic alert has been issued for Richmond covering the period from April 12-18, 2025, indicating potential road construction that may lead to delays.
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VDOT lifts lane closures for Easter travel period
Spring brings the Easter season and many are preparing to travel for the holiday weekend.
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Traffic shift on George Washington Parkway to new ramp delayed
The planned shift of the collector ramp from the northwest George Washington Memorial Parkway to southbound I-495 and Georgetown Pike Exit 44 has been rescheduled.
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Piedmont Avenue bridge study meeting set for April 22 in Bristol
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is organizing its second information meeting related to the Piedmont Avenue Bridge Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study.
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Traffic realignment planned for George Washington Parkway to I-495 ramp
Traffic patterns on the George Washington Parkway (GWMP) leading to southbound I-495 and Georgetown Pike Exit 44 will see a change starting this Friday morning, April 11.
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Sands Road closure scheduled for bridge replacement in Hamilton
Sands Road in Hamilton will be closed to through traffic from 6 a.m. on Monday, April 14, until 4:30 a.m. on Friday, April 18.
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Fox Mill Road in Oakton closed for pipe replacement from April 14-17
Fox Mill Road in Oakton will be closed to through traffic from April 14 to April 17, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.