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Recent News About Virginia Department of Transportation
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Winter storm brings sleet and freezing rain warning in Virginia
A winter storm is set to bring sleet and freezing rain to parts of western and northwestern Virginia, beginning this evening.
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Northbound I-495 sees overnight closures due to bridge work near Dulles Corridor
The 495 NEXT project team will continue bridge construction over northbound I-495 at the Dulles Corridor Interchange to develop a new 495 Express Lanes ramp.
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I-81 southbound closed overnight for emergency bridge repairs
Due to emergency repairs on the I-81 southbound bridge over Old Dominion Road in Washington County, there will be a full closure of southbound I-81 overnight.
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Route 33 bridge closure in Harrisonburg extended due to weather
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced an extension of the westbound lane closures on the Route 33 bridge over Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg.
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VDOT prepares for possible wintry mix in Fredericksburg area
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing for potential winter weather in the Fredericksburg area.
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Virginia braces for freezing rain; VDOT mobilizes resources
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is gearing up for a winter storm expected to bring sleet and freezing rain to western and northwestern Virginia.
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Old Ivy Rd Bridge replacement begins; completion expected by fall '26
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has begun a project in Albemarle County to replace the structurally deficient Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) bridge over the U.S. 29/250 bypass.
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Bridge work extends closure on Route 33 in Harrisonburg until February
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced an extension to the closure of the westbound lanes on the Route 33 bridge over Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg.
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Willowmeade Drive closure scheduled for water main installation
Willowmeade Drive in Fairfax will be closed for a 72-hour period from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, until 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 8.
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Virtual meeting set for Route 50 turn lane extensions
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is organizing a virtual public information meeting to discuss plans for extending left-turn lanes on Route 50 at Manchester Street.
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Public invited to hearing on Greene Co. bridge replacement plans
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public hearing next Monday regarding the planned replacement of the Route 636 (Goose Pond Road) bridge over Swift Run in Stanardsville.
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Traffic shift planned for Cypress Creek Bridge rehabilitation
Starting February 3, contractor crews will begin shifting westbound traffic on the South Church Street (Route 258/10 Business) Bridge over Cypress Creek to the north side.
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Fredericksburg District announces weekly traffic disruptions due to construction
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a detailed traffic alert for the Fredericksburg District, outlining various construction and maintenance activities scheduled from February 2 to February 8, 2025.
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Virginia Department of Transportation updates ongoing roadwork across southwestern Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its weekly traffic alert for the Bristol District, covering highway construction and maintenance projects from February 3 to 9, 2025.
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Traffic shifts set for I-64 and I-464 in Chesapeake starting Feb. 3
Starting February 3, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will initiate long-term traffic shifts on I-64 east and I-464 north in Chesapeake.
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Highway maintenance scheduled in Culpeper District for February first week
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced scheduled highway work in the Culpeper District for the week of February 3-7, 2025.
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VDOT begins construction on $105.9M interchange improvement project in Chesapeake
Construction activities for the I-64/I-464 Interchange Exit 291A Ramp Improvements Project are set to begin in February, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
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Route 622 railroad crossing reopens in Fauquier County after completion
The reconstruction of Route 622, also known as Whiting Road, across the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Fauquier County has been completed and is now open to traffic.
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Lynchburg District announces traffic alert for February due to highway works
Highway work in the Lynchburg District is scheduled for February 3-9, 2025.
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VDOT announces long-term closure for Tidewater Drive's northbound ramp
Starting on February 6, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will initiate a long-term closure of the northbound on-ramp from Tidewater Drive to I-64 west.