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Recent News About Virginia Department of Transportation
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Bush Mill Road in Northumberland County set for closure due to repairs
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the closure of Route 601, also known as Bush Mill Road, in Northumberland County.
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Lane closures planned for bridge work on I-495 in Fairfax
495 NEXT project crews are set to continue bridge work over northbound I-495 at the Dulles Corridor Interchange.
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Traffic shift scheduled for I-564 east off-ramp due to construction
As early as the night of January 29, contractor crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin a traffic shift on the I-564 east off-ramp to Little Creek Road (exit 4) in Norfolk.
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Route 58 east in Suffolk faces daily lane closures for VDOT improvements
Contractor crews working with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) Interchange Improvements Project are set to initiate daily right-lane closures on Route 58 east in Suffolk.
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Route 761 closing for Opequon Creek bridge replacement
Part of Route 761, also known as Old Charles Town Road, will be closed for bridge replacement from February 3 through November 2025.
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Traffic shift on I-64 West delayed; set for February start
The planned temporary traffic shift on I-64 west in Norfolk has been postponed and is now expected to begin in February.
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Black Oak Road bridge in Purcellville closes indefinitely from January 31
The Black Oak Road bridge in Purcellville will close indefinitely starting at 8 a.m. on January 31, as announced by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Route 50 nighttime closures planned for bridge inspection in Rosslyn
Weather permitting, Route 50 and North Meade Street/North Lynn Street in Rosslyn will experience lane and ramp closures for inspections on January 26 and 27.
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Northbound I-495 near Tysons faces closures for Big Beam Weekend construction
Lane reductions and traffic disruptions are set to affect northbound I-495 near Tysons, Virginia, starting tonight at 9 p.m. The closures will remain in effect until 5 a.m. on Monday, January 27.
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Rock Spring Road closure planned for repairs in King and Queen County
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the closure of Route 614, also known as Rock Spring Road, in King and Queen County.
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Fredericksburg District announces weekly traffic alert effective January end
Interstate 95 southbound near Exit 126 in Spotsylvania will experience lane closures from Sunday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 a.m., for ramp widening and additional right turn lane construction to Route 1.
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Penniman road closure extended as improvement project continues
As of January 23, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have extended the closure on Penniman Road from Alexander Lee Parkway to Cheeseman Road.
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Staunton District announces roadwork schedule affecting traffic January 27–31
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a traffic alert for the Staunton District, covering scheduled highway work that may impact traffic from January 27 to 31, 2025.
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Richmond District announces weekly travel advisories for January
A forecast of road construction that could cause delays from January 25 to January 31, 2025, is available for the Richmond District.
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Route 1 reconstruction begins; completion expected by fall 2026
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that the reconstruction and widening of Route 1, also known as Richmond Highway, is set to commence between Chesterman Avenue and Brinser Street in Richmond.
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Route 1 reopens after vehicle crash near Durrette Road in Caroline County
Route 1 in Caroline County, Virginia, was temporarily closed due to a vehicle crash near Durrette Road.
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Lynchburg District announces road closures for upcoming highway work
Highway work in the Lynchburg District will necessitate road, lane, and structure closures from January 27 to February 2, 2025.
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Route 33 bridge in Harrisonburg faces week-long closure for deck work
Bridge deck work will lead to a 24-hour closure of all westbound lanes on the Route 33 bridge over Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg.
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Traffic pattern changes set for Route 220 work zone in Botetourt County
Drivers in Botetourt County should prepare for upcoming changes in the work zone at Route 220 and International Parkway.